Amber contains succinic acid, which is thought to have anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties. It is believed that when the beads are worn next to the skin, succinic acid is released into the body, providing relief from the pain and tenderness of teething.

Does amber really help with teething?

And do amber necklaces actually work? Nope, sorry. ... While it's true that Baltic amber does indeed contain succinic acid, there is no proof that it is absorbed into the skin or that it has any pain-relieving properties. In fact, putting one of these necklaces on your kid could actually do more harm than good.

Is there any science behind amber necklace?

The proponents of amber teething necklaces claim the necklaces relieve teething pain by releasing succinic acid that gets absorbed by the skin and then acts as an analgesic in the body. ... Finally, there is no evidence that succinic acid (which is already found naturally inside our bodies) relieves pain.