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How long after you became a mama did it take you to put away the chunky necklaces and the dangly earrings? How sad were you when you realized babies and jewelry don't always mix very well?

Well, break them out again!

Posh Baby Boutique is offering my readers a giveaway of Smart Mom Jewelry Teething Bling® — fashionable and functional jewelry made just for moms!

The pendants are made of a nice, squishy, safe silicone. Your baby can't hurt it!

In fact, your baby will love it.

That's right: Smart Mom jewelry was designed for babies to chew on.

The silky cord that hangs around the mama's neck also features a breakaway clasp as an added safety feature.

And the best part? The necklaces look great! They come in heart shape or donut shape pendants and many different stylish colors and patterns. No one will know your necklace is baby-approved … until your baby starts gnawing on it and you don't object!

I think Smart Mom Teething Bling necklaces would also rock as nursing necklaces. I had (have) a big problem with twiddling during breastfeeding. I don't like it when my baby tweaks the other nipple like he's trying to tune in a radio station. A nursing necklace can give busy hands something to do, and it can also focus the attention of babies with wandering eyes, when you're nursing in public and would rather not have your eight-month-old popping off and whipping his head around every two seconds at each new sound. (Been there!)

I haven't been able to test out the Smart Mom necklaces personally since I don't have someone's who really the age for it anymore! But Stacy at Posh Baby Boutique (and blogging at Posh Trendy Blog) was super kind enough to let me post this giveaway quickly, so I really appreciate that.

I'll give you my long-distance take on the Smart Mom necklace, and then you can try to win a free one and see what you think for yourself!

I love that the material is a high-quality, phthalate-free, federally approved silicone. It's non-toxic and latex-free, which is good because there are a number of people with latex allergies. Silicone is soft and pliable and ideal for massaging a teething infant's gums. The silicone is food–safe (you might have a silicone pan or two around your kitchen) and even dishwasher-friendly if it comes to that!

The cord is a thick, silky black with a breakaway clasp. It hangs down long enough that your baby can easily reach to chew and fiddle while being held or breastfeeding.

The design of the pendant and cord is simple, and I find it quite elegant. I like that there are many different colors to choose from, some funkier and some more low-key. You should be able to find a style to suit your taste — or choose a bunch to match each outfit!

Because of the streamlined design, this is the kind of necklace you could wear every day. It would make a lovely and understated signature piece. And then imagine everyone's surprise when you pop it in your baby's mouth!

There are coordinating bangles to match the necklace, and you can also buy gift packs for yourself or the new moms in your life. If you're not the necklace type, or you want a gift for someone who's not (the dad, perhaps?), there are also Teething Bling keychains: same teething pendant but in a pocketable key ring style.

There are two safety notes that go along with the necklace:

• The silicone could theoretically be bitten through, so Smart Mom cautions mothers that it's to be used only on babies who are teething, with teeth only just emerging. Keep an eye on your little chewers to make sure the jewelry looks safe and whole at every use.
• The cord has a breakaway clasp for added protection, but it's in no way intended to go around your child. The necklace should be worn by adults only, and it should be used by your baby only under adult supervision. Otherwise, the cord could pose a choking hazard.

From looking through the reviews of Smart Mom Teething Bling at Amazon, here are the only occasional negatives expressed:

• A couple people think the cord design is cheaper looking than they'd hoped. I believe the makers used a cord rather than a chain for safety reasons, but keep that in mind if your style is different. Personally, I checked out many baby-safe necklaces when I needed a nursing necklace, and I would have been thrilled with something this elegant; at the time, all I could find were toy-like necklaces that would have looked better on the baby.
• Some have mentioned that the silicone attracts lint and dust, so keep a soft cloth handy (you probably have one in your diaper bag already!) to wipe off anything you don't want your baby to mouth.
• The funniest negative comments to me were people docking the necklace a star for being too popular with their baby! A couple mamas complained that now their baby thinks all jewelry is meant for chewing, or that their babies couldn't keep the Teething Bling out of their mouth whenever they saw it. I'd say those are positive attributes, but that's just me!

One thing I really liked doing was scrolling through pictures I found of real mamas and real babies using the jewelry, so check out these links for some cuties:

• Baby Dickey
• Life With My Princess
• One Little Word She Knew
• Like a Warm Cup of Coffee
• Smart Mom Facebook Page

I didn't want to post their pictures here without permission and am too lazy to get said permission — yep, you heard it here — so click on over if you're curious about seeing the Teething Bling in action!

I'm confident that you and your baby will enjoy the Smart Mom Jewelry Teething Bling.

And I'm equally confident you'll enjoy the Posh Baby Boutique. You really have to check out Stacy's store. Many items are custom-made, personalized, and/or mama-designed (just like the Smart Mom Teething Bling).

For instance, who doesn't love tutus and PettiSkirts? (I seriously wish they made them in my size!)



The baby apparel and footwear is to die for:



She carries eco-friendly baby essentials like all-in-one cloth diapers and gorgeous cloth wipes, wet bags, and cloth changing pads:






You can enter giveaways for just such fantastic items on Stacy's own blog, Posh Trendy Blog.

BUY IT!

You can find Smart Mom Teething Bling at Posh Baby Boutique at $19.99 for a pendant and cord necklace, $16.00 for a keychain, and $34.00 for a gift set that includes a necklace, two bangle bracelets, and a gift card (perfect for a unique baby shower gift!), or on Amazon. Giving a Smart Mom necklace would be like giving two gifts in one, because it's partly for the baby, but it's also a way to show you care about the mama. No one wants to feel frumpy in those postpartum days, after all, and I just love the idea of functional jewelry that's still stylish. If the mother intends to breastfeed, it's also a way to support her in her decision by giving her a tool that will come in handy when she needs it.

WIN IT!

For your own chance to win a Smart Mom Teething Bling necklace from Posh
Baby Boutique, enter in the comments below! Contest is open to U.S. & Canada.

MAIN ENTRY: Head on over to Posh Baby Boutique and tell me which Smart Mom pendant you would choose!

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