It's to keep a nursing baby's hands occupied while they eat. Many children will pinch skin, twiddle the other nipple, pull hair, etc. A nursing necklace gives them something to play with/hold their interest. Some people will string wooden beads on hemp or use plastic. I make mine with glass/metal and of a length that they can be worn as regular jewelry when mama is out and about.
If you check the necklace area of my site (link below) you can see several ones that I've done, some with boob beads .
Sooz - calling me kiddo? HAW - I'm not that much younger than you (I think!).
I was going to ask too --- was afraid I didn't know 'cause I'm a guy...
(BTW: I'm particularly interested because I'm doing another "birthing bracelet" --- which means I make beads that are long and smooth (rather than wide, chunky, or bumpy) to "promote" easy childbirth for the recipient!!!)
Oh, I use that word all the time with anyone, regardless of age. It's just like saying "dolling" or "baby" or "girlie" -- terms of endearment I use with no real accuracy. Just sweetie-names. But I bet I'm a bit older than you! I'm 48 and a half. ~~ Sooz
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of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly makingexciting discoveries. ~ A. A. Milne
---Oh, and the nursing necklaces are such a great idea! I'm glad you didn't dream them up as a category, because I think I'm going to grab the notion and try to fly! Love it. :-) ~~ Sooz
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of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly makingexciting discoveries. ~ A. A. Milne
I remember you talking about this before, but I still have a bad case of postpartum-brain and have forgotten: what is a "nursing necklace"? Is it for the baby to fiddle with while nursing (instead of Mom's other nipple)? It's cool!
What is it with purple and red these days? I have an order for a necklace made from tubular red coral, full teardrop shape amethyst, 3mm black onyx. Barbara Dream Master
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"Do not spoil what you have, by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for."
Yeah, There is this club called the Red Hat Club. They wear red hats, purple dresses and get together and do fun, sometimes exciting stuff. It's for women over 50 who are celebrating who they are.
You just have to find the right hat! The more outrageous the better. And for those under 50, it's a lavender dress with a pink hat. Barbara Dream Master
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"Do not spoil what you have, by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things only hoped for."
I love this poem and I love these women! If any of you have not seen the poster, "Dancers of the Third Age", email me and I will be happy to send you the jpg.
Apparantly it was a real dance troupe in Brooklyn or Jersey or somewhere - on that I am not knowledgeable. All I know is I love these grammas!! All lined up in a dance pose on fire from within.They are absolutely magnificent of spirit!
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