Does chewing on shirt sleeves/collars sound familiar? Chewing on legos or pencils or his/her favourite toys? Nail biting? When this happens, mommy's gut instinct might be to say “Don’t chew on that.”
And that’s true - we don’t want kids putting random objects in their mouths. BUT, chewing (when redirected to something safe to chew on) can actually be very beneficial.
When older kids chew, it's usually for a reason. Chewing can help calm and de-stress. It can help increase focus and attention. It can help regulate one’s sensory system and helps to calm them down.
Because chewing serves a purpose and has many benefits, when we embrace the need to chew and encourage kids to meet that need safely, we often see happier, healthier kids better equipped to take on the world.
Stylish and discreet (unnoticeable) chewable jewelry for kids and adults who need to chew. Made in the USA and medical grade, these "chewelry" chew necklaces are perfect for on-the-go oral sensory input. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, thicknesses, and toughness levels to best fit a variety of sensory preferences. Each design comes in 3 color-coded toughness levels for mild to moderate to avid chewing.
Hints of choosing your chews:
1) The long slender shapes are sized to reach the back molars
2) The textured options provide extra tactile input for sensory seekers. Click the images below to learn more.
The sensory seeker's dream!Highly recommended for individuals who have Autism, sensory needs, anxiety, ADHD, or SPDLarge bumps on one side, small bumps on the other for lots of varied sensory inputEach pendant measures about 2.5" long, just over ½" wide, and just under ½" thick - perfect for reaching the back molarsAvailable in 3 color-coded toughness levels (Soft, Medium, Very Firm)Adjustable breakaway cordPersonally made by ARK in Columbia, SC USA
- Good replacement for those who is addicted to pacifier
- Each pendant comes with its own adjustable breakaway cord
- Recommended for sensory needs and ADHD / ADD or Autism (ASD) or anyone who needs to chew
- Each pendant measures about 1.5" at the widest part, 2.5" tall, and the main torso is just under .5" thick
- Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.
- Made by ARK in Columbia, SC USA
It's "fangtastic!"Highly recommended for individuals who have Autism, sensory needs, anxiety, ADHD, etcEach pendant measures about 2.5" long, 1" across the widest part, and just under ½" thickAvailable in 3 color-coded toughness levelsAdjustable breakaway cord
- The thinnest chew pendants
- Recomended for individuals who have sensory needs and ADHD / ADD or Autism
- Each pendant measures about 1" wide, 2" tall, and .3" thick
- Smooth on both sides
- Available in 3 color-coded toughness levels
- Comes with 2 pendants on an adjustable breakaway cord
- Personally made by ARK in Columbia, SC USA
Chewable bling!Highly recommended for individuals who have Autism, sensory needs, anxiety, ADHD, etcEach pendant measures about 2" wide, 2" tall, and .35" thickAvailable in 3 color-coded toughness levelsAdjustable breakaway cordMade by ARK in Columbia, SC USA
Each pendant measures about 1.5 x 2.5" and just under ½" thickHighly recommended for individuals who have Autism, sensory needs, anxiety, ADHD, etcOne of our "beefiest" (widest) chew pendantsAvailable in 3 color-coded toughness levelsAdjustable breakaway cord
2.2" long and just under ½" in diameterHighly recommended for individuals who have Autism, sensory needs, anxiety, ADHD, etcAvailable in 3 color-coded toughness levelsAdjustable breakaway cordPersonally made by ARK in Columbia, SC USA
Hightlights:
- Sold in a pack of 2 cords (No pendants included).
- Each cord is 36" from end to end
- Can be adjusted to any shorter length
- Each cord comes with a breakaway clasp
- Made in the US by Ark Therapeutic