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Summary of the most frequent asked questions …

Teething necklaces (amber and hazel) and adult hazelwood necklaces:

When can we start using the hazelwood teething necklace with our baby?

Some babies begin theeting very young so it is recommanded to put it as soon as possible. That way your baby won’t suffer unnecessarily from teething symptoms and you won’t have to run to the drugstore or the natural food store to get a teething necklace after one sleepless night...

Furthermore, when your baby get older, he will be used to wear the necklace so he won’t be tempted to play with it.

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Is it necessary that the baby puts the teething necklace in his mouth?

NO : The baby must not be able to put the necklace in his mouth. The necklace must be worn near the neck and in direct contact with the skin.

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Do I have to remove the necklace for the bath, the shower or the swimming pool?

NO :It is even better to always wear it. Moreover, wood will keep more of its humidity and this will help to extend its effectiveness.

As for young children, keeping the necklace for the bath will help prevent that the child tries to play with his necklace each time you put it back.

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How to choose the good size?

For babies : Generally, a necklace of 28cm –11 inches, will fit for all the teething period from 4 months to approximately 18 months and even more. To know if it’s not too thight, you must be able to pass at least 2 fingers superimposed between the neck of the baby and the necklace. But it is also very important that older babies must not be able to pass the necklace over their chin to carry it to their mouth.

For adults : It is really a question of taste... Before ordering, you can take a string or a chain to measure the size which is appropriate for you.

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Does the size of wood have its importance ?

YES : After many years of experience, we can say that larger wood as a more significant active capacity of relief. People having major problems linked to acidity should privilege the models with wood of a larger diameter.

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Which is the lifespan of a hazelwood necklace?

The teething necklace is generally effective for all the teething period from 4 months to approximately 18 months and even more. For older children and adults, he hazelwood necklace has a rather variable lifespan directly related to the level of acidity of your body. Those who have significant problems related to acidity (e.g. oral ulcers) knows it : they realize very easily when they must change their necklace : they feel the ulcers coming back in a gradually. You can also look at the end of the wood pieces : if it is black rather than beige or pale brown it is that your necklace already gave all that it had.

NOTE: In period of great stress, the acidity rate can vary enormously and might affect the lifespan of your necklace.

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Where does the use of hazelwood come from ?

The Indians of Northern Quebec already used the hazelwood to releive and to cure a long time ago... We simply followed this ancestral tradition and the idea of using semi-precious stones came to us naturally. The natural stones are carefully selected for their complementary properties to those of the hazelwood adding to the Avellana necklace an increasing power of relief. Our modern way of life and the the way we feed ourselves increase the acidity rate in our bodies and multiply by ten the multiple disorders connected to acidity.

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Which is the lifespan of an Amber necklace ?

The Amber thetthing necklace lifespan is almost unlimitted. Considering the fact that essential oils are released form the stone in contact with the body we can say that as long as there is a stone there is effect.

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Where does the use of the Amber necklace come from ?

The baby amber teething necklace is an old European tradition which probably comes from the Celts. Its use around the old roads of Amber, is noted as far as Spain. In Germany and Switzerland, the Amber necklace is still for sale in drugstores.

In France, Amber was imported from Russia until the beginning of the 20th century. The revolution of 1917 stopped this source of provisioning and the tradition was almost forgotten , except in the families of Polish minors who perpetuated its use to protect their children.

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 Traditional baby carriers :

When can we start putting a baby in your baby carriers ?

You can carry your baby as soon as the first hours of his life. Inspired by the Kangaroo method, all of our baby carriers offers you the versatility of the traditional baby carriers that enables you to position your baby so as to support his back, hips and legs and to eliminate any tension likely to harm the growth of the hips and the spinal column.

NOTE : The Kangaroo method was developed in Columbia in the 1970’s as an alternative to incubator care for premature and low birthrate babies, and other newborns in need of intensive care. The Kangaroo method involves the baby being carefully strapped to the mother’s chest 24 hours a day where the baby can experience skin- to- skin contact and warmth.

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Until which age or which weight can we use your baby carriers ?

The traditional baby carriers adapts itself to the growth of the babies and allowes multiple positions. You can use the same baby carrier from birth to childhood, in fact as long as your child decides that’s enough. And you will find that on special occasions like attending an outdoor show, long pedestrian excursions or interminable days of shopping; it is much convenient to have a wraparound or a sling on hand than bringning a large stroller just in case… and that even a five years old adores to be carried when tired....

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Is it hard to use ?

Not more complicated than learning to tie shoes... You will only need a little practice to become an expert. So simple that a six year old child is able to use it by himself with a doll !!!

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How to choose the right baby carrier for me and my child ?

You only have to analyse your needs and what you plan to do during your babywearing periods. Than you can proceed by elimination. Go to our section : «Everything you should know about…» and search for the section : How to choose my baby carrier..

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Nursing cushions and buckwheat pillows :

Why does the buckwheat pillow has this form ?

The pillow was created in collaboration with chiropraticians to conform perfectly the lines of your body. The ergonomic curved design optimizes vertebral alignment. The closing-flash gives access to stuffing to adjust the volume of the product to your needs.

The nursing cushion is made with what materials ?

The nursing pillow is filled with buckwheat hulls and comes with a 100% coton or linen washable cover. Zippered lining allows access to stuffing in order to adjust the product’s volume to your needs.

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How can I use the nursing cushion ?

Those last few months before delivery : so hard to find a comfortable sleeping posture, right when deep, relaxing and rejuvenating sleep is so important. That’s why a growing number of women use the Naturest Wholebody Supporter, a bolster that customizes itself to your shape, for supporting limbs,back and abdomen, so that the number and comfort of sleeping postures are multiplied.Rest...

And after delivery,your nursing cushion doubles up as nursing cushion. Versatile! Tension-free nursing in communion with your child while you relax. Allowing several positions for breastfeeding, tjhe cushion is large enough to be used with a taller baby. So let this nursing cushion do the job of supporting the arm that supports the child, in total comfort!

The cuhion can also be used for baby massages or to protect a baby from falling when he begins to sit by himself.

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Why should I use a buckwheat pillow ?

More comfort implies good positioning of the body in all postures: alignement, support, stability. The adjustable pillows’ curbed design follows the contour of the shoulders and conforms to the neck, adapting to postural changes. Every pillow comes with an addtionnal buckwheat bag to allow you to add buckwheat according to your comfort. Created,used,recommended and distributed by healthcare professionals. Because real comfort is conducive to health.

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When can we start using a buckwheat pillow with my child

The child’s pillow is recommended from 3 years old . It comes with an addtionnal buckwheat bag to allow you to add buckwheat according to the growth of your child.

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Why using buckwheat ?

Because it is totally hygienic and natural ans it allows maximal air circulation, reducing sweating.

Hypoallergenic,selected,cleaned and sterilized without chemicals.

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