HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR CHEWIGEM BITE JEWELRY?

Is your child chewing on their sleeves, sweatshirt cords, or fingers? Perhaps they prefer chewing on their pen caps? These behaviors reflect a need for self-regulation in the face of stress, anxiety, or overstimulation. Chewigem bite jewelry was designed to meet the needs of all chewers. The English brand, founded in 2010, is committed to offering a variety of elegant and discreet bite jewelry and fidgets to meet everyone’s needs! Find out more about their products and how to choose the most suitable Chewigem bite jewelry.

What is a bite jewel?

It is a pretty piece of jewelry that offers a smooth or textured surface, easily washable, for safe chewing and nibbling. It is worn around the neck or wrist so that it is always within reach. It exists in different shapes, colors, designs to choose according to the needs and preferences of children, teenagers and adults. It is called: a bite jewelry , a chewing jewelry or even a chewing jewelry . In addition, all the pendants can be detached from their cord and become fidgets!

Why use a chewing jewel and for whom?

Chewing is linked to our sensory processing system . The need to bite and chew is due to the fact that we are not getting the right messages in our oral sensory system. Bite jewelry meets the needs of many people, especially people with autism who often have sensory processing difficulties. Chewing is therefore a way to self-regulate one’s sensory system , prevent sensory overload and relieve pressure when needed. Chewing can also help to stay calm and focused or relieve stress and anxiety .

Chewing jewelry helps both children and adults who feel the need to chew. This need is generally expressed on a daily basis, either during specific events or situations, at certain times of the day, or regularly, at any time. Meeting this sensory need is essential for these individuals to feel good.

How to choose Chewigem jewelry?

To determine which jewelry best suits your needs, here are a series of questions to ask yourself.

What kind of objects do you like to chew?

If you chew on fabric, you may need something softer and more flexible.

Beyond the visual aspect, this also has an impact on the durability of the jewelry (the shiny finish protects better) and on the sensory aspect since the shiny jewelry will have a slight “squish” sound under the tooth while the jewelry with a matte finish is completely silent.

Do you tend to bite or suck on objects rather than chew them?

Chews like the dog tag necklace and the surfboard necklace are perfect for this.surfboard necklace and chewigem plate necklace

Dog Tag Necklace : Highly flexible, it is suitable for light to moderate chewing. Set of 2 tags. Available in 5 colors. Suitable for ages 3 and up.

Surfboard Necklace: A cute and stylish surfboard-shaped necklace! Very flexible and with excellent elasticity under the tooth. Long and thin like a finger, it is ideal for reaching molars and helping people who tend to chew their fingers. It is also suitable for people who tend to bite their nails. Available in 2 finishes: matte or glossy .

Do you destroy the things you chew?

Some people have light chewers and never destroy what they chew. However, some people have stronger, more intense chewers and seem to chew everything.

The Chewigem range includes soft, flexible chews and more robust, rigid ones. If someone is prone to destroying their chews, they’ll likely find that tougher, sturdier bite jewelry works better for them. For intense chewing, we recommend the button necklace , the ball necklace , or the textured bracelet (the latter available in adult and child sizes).

textured bracelet, button necklace and ball necklace

Textured bracelet for adults or children : This matte-finish bracelet features a relief reminiscent of a tire. Wear one for a discreet look or several for a fashionable look! The textured part is ideal for people who like to pull on the skin around their nails. It can also be used as a teething toy for babies. Available in 5 colors in adult size and 8 colors, including 1 glow-in-the-dark color in child size .

Button Necklace : This necklace, with its smooth, shiny finish and 6 different color options, will please everyone! There’s even a glow-in-the-dark version for children’s enjoyment! Very sturdy, it’s perfect for intense chewing on both molars and incisors. Suitable for ages 3 and up.