Teething jewellery joins watchdog ban list

Popular among parents, teething jewellery such as amber necklaces have joined a growing list of banned products, writes John Hearne

Amber teething jewellery can come apart in a baby’s mouth, causing the baby to choke or to swallow the beads. Picture: iStock

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has stopped the sale of dangerous amber teething jewellery by a number of Irish retailers.

Amber bead products are increasingly advertised and sold in Ireland and across Europe as teething aids in the form of necklaces, bracelets and anklets. However, these products pose serious risks to babies and small children, including risks of strangulation and choking.