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Necklace Stranding Methods
We
strive to provide you with worry-free products for you
and baby. Please read all the important safety information on
this page before making your own or buying a nursing
necklace elsewhere.
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Making
Your Own or Buying Elsewhere
How
do you make a nursing necklace?
Without giving our unique methods away, we can present
you with the basics we use to create our nursing necklaces.
It has been four years since we made our first nursing necklace.
Since then, we have created thousands AND thousands of nursing necklaces. During this time, we have discovered
what doesn't work, what sort of works, and what works
great. We made our products available after fully researching
and developing them with professionals and with safety
as our number one priority. Our unique stranding technique
bridges the important features of safety and functionality.
After becoming passionate about our ideas and designs,
we presented our questions and concerns to professional
beaders. We worked hand-in-hand to discover 'the' perfect cording. One that is superior in strength and durability.
Our cord is initially treated with wax to make it fray
resistant and to allow it to hold very precise and secure
knots. It is special ordered from only the best source.
The core of our cord contains strands of monofilament
which makes it very strong and near indestructible (impossible
for little hands).
Can my Mommy Necklaces™ get wet?
Our cording repels water, which unlike hemp or
leather, it can even be worn in water. We guarantee that
water will not adversely affect or deteriorate your cord.
Our unique stranding method also consist of a secure and
precise knotting method developed just for nursing necklaces.
To clean your necklace, use warm soapy water and a dry
absorbent cloth when washing your necklace and simply
hang it to dry.
What type of beads do you use on a nursing necklace?
Our safe construction is the first vital part of our design.
However, we take additional steps necessary to make our
necklaces as safe as possible. All beads used are non-toxic
acrylic (aka plastic). Please do not be fooled by the beauty of
glass beads. They are simply not safe for use on nursing
necklaces. Wooden beads are also dangerous and can splinter
after becoming wet. Beads are sterilized before use and
health precautions are taken while handling any beads
or necklace parts. Manufacturing of our necklace is done
in a clean, organized environment that is both smoke-free
and pet-free. We examine beads and toss any that shows
any signs of imperfection or potential risks. After completion,
necklaces are immediately stored in a plastic bag after
and sealed. All nursing necklaces and sibling necklaces
come with a high quality break-away closure.
How does the safety closure work?
Why not use other clasps on nursing necklaces? 
Our
safety closure will pop apart if too much force is
applied but will withstand baby's appropriate tugs.
Using no clasp
is not a safe choice because it does not create a weak
point in your necklace. If your baby pulls too hard, the
only thing that will break is the necklace itself (vs.
the clasp popping apart). In return, beads could fall
loose from the nursing necklace. Any beads not picked
up, present a choking hazard to baby.
Magnetic clasps are dangerous. We have received
complaints from mothers stating that the little tablet-shaped
piece inside their clasp has fallen out. If ingested,
magnets can prove deadly. While they help eliminate the
threat of breakage, just like our plastic safety-closure,
the potential of a magnetic clasp falling apart is too
dangerous to mess with. What
happens? If magnets are found by young children they
can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet
is swallowed, the magnets can attract to each other. This
can cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can
be fatal. Our opinion? Any product intended to be regularly
used around infants or small children that contains magnets
is unsuitable. Because nursing necklaces are suggested
for daily use and are regularly used around small children
compared to that of finer jewelry, magnetic clasps are
simply not safe.
Click
here to learn more about the risks of magnets.
How long are Mommy Necklaces™?
Mommy Necklaces™ vary in length depending on the style and also depending
on how long your personalization is, if you opted for
one. A design from the Simply Snazzy Collection measures approx.
32". A Dangling Donut Design is approx. 28" while both Posh Donuts and Trendy Teardrops measure approx. 20". Mod Flat Rocks measure approx. 22". We are happy to
customize any length, please note this in the custom
instructions field when ordering. The length of your
personalization may also affect the final length of
your nursing necklace. Nursing necklaces may not exceed
36".
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What
do you think should not be used to make a nursing necklace?
It is pretty obvious that anything that will deteriorate
when wet would be a "no-no" for a nursing
necklace. Stranding materials such as string, hemp,
yarn, and leather are a few of the common materials
that absorb and deteriorate with wetness. A nursing
necklace needs to be something that you can be regularly
washed and exposed to other wetness (aka baby drool).
Next, you may want to consider the texture and general
composition of your stranding material. Any fine
materials such as thread, fishing line, kevlar, and
even wire, may not be the best thing for your babies
finger to get wrapped around. Over time, your necklace
may experience some natural stretch and because of this
baby will have access to the cording. Imagine what happens
if you wrap a piece of fine material (such as a strand
of thread) around your finger - it can hurt if it gets
tight enough. Initially, nylon-coated stainless steel
wiring may seem like a good choice. It is, after all,
very strong (especially if you are using 49 strand of
the stuff woven together), but further research has
shown us that this wiring is more susceptible to wear over time. When the nylon coating on the wire
starts to wear away, it exposes the very fine and
sharp wires of the steel cording. Wire also has
to be crimped. Crimping is another risk taken when using
this material. It is extremely important to form a very
safe and secure crimp or else your nursing necklace
will break with the slightest tug.
What makes your methods superior?
We are not here to argue what is "right" or
"wrong" but rather to inform you about
how we have made our choices. We researched this topic
passionately and wholeheartedly. We have posted our
conclusion here to help you, whether is be you purchase
from us, another vendor, or make your own nursing necklace.
The research of various methods along with the professional,
hands-on training we have received really help us feel
confident in our products.
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Making
Your Own or Buying Elsewhere:
Can
I make my own safe nursing necklace?
As
these types of necklaces, known as nursing necklaces,
breastfeeding necklaces, or simply feeding necklaces,
have become more popular, many moms have started making
necklaces themselves. We frequently are asked "Is
it possible to make my own SAFE necklace?" An honest answer depends on your familiarity with beading,
what materials you are using, and how securely you can
strand the necklace. A simple knot will not do. It is
usually best to repeatedly knot the ends and also randomly
knot throughout the necklace. If you have previous experience
working with jewelry or know someone who does, that
is great! There are many knots that are very secure
but it will take a little hands on training on how to
tie them just right. We've worked hand in hand with
some wonderful jewelers to develop a virtually unbreakable
knotting method on our necklaces. If you decide to make
a necklace yourself, educate yourself by visiting a
local bead store or reading beading books. We recommend
using only plastic beads. Glass beads may chip and wooden
beads may splinter. At Mommy & Me Necklaces™ we fill our necklaces with only the most safe and
engaging beads.
Where can I get a safe nursing
necklace?
When you purchase a nursing necklace, make sure you
are buying from a reputable nursing necklace company.
A company that has a track record and has proven themselves
safe over time. A company that is committed to presenting
you with a guarantee. We find it scary that some
novelist are creating necklaces using stretchy-cord,
thread, or even yarn. These items are not safe
and cheaper is not better. We understand all
moms are on a budget. That is why we aim to provide
you with the best prices around. We have put much
research and thought into our products. Our bead
selection does not consist of cheap pony beads and most
beads aren't found at the local hobby shop. We special
order our safety closure, our cording, most of our great
beads, and then design our necklace not only to engage
baby one or twice, but to keep them engaged feeding
after feeding.
Nursing necklace safety is our priority and we guarantee
your satisfaction. However, we are not the only
safe nursing necklace company out there. All the reputable
companies feel the same way, safety is a priority! Your
child's safety is more important to us than your business.
If you decide to purchase elsewhere, please do your
research. Buy from a established company who has
dealt solely in making necklaces from some time. While
the benefits of a nursing necklace are numerous, all
necklaces present a hazard. Buy from a vendor with a
proven record and you will never have to worry. Do your
research and test your nursing necklace, if you decide
to make one yourself or purchase one from a vendor.
Always supervise your baby while using a nursing necklace.
Play safe and smart and you and baby will have many hours of relaxing feeding time!
Thank you for taking the time
to read this important safety information.
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