Special SuppliesSpecial Supplies Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids Boys and Girls, 6 Bands, Soft and Super Absorbent Terry Cloth, Shirt and Clothing Oral Stimulation Alternative, Reusable and Washable

My adult daughter is differently abled, and I have had to resort to purchasing stroller gloves or ice scraper gloves because they are large enough to fit on her hand comfortably while protecting her skin during hand mouthing episodes. Being able to place this around her neck with a Velcro attachment gives her a safer method of meeting her oral stimulation needs and absorbs access saliva as well. It is easy to rotate to a dry spot, and she is easily able to let it drop from her mouth without it dropping to the floor where it would get dirty. I am so grateful to the "Special Supplies Store" on Amazon for offering solutions that include the adult population of people with different needs.

I have a six-year-old son with non-verbal autism. He is sensory seeking, and one of his habits is sucking on his shirt or chewing on his jacket zipper. I ordered these fabric necklaces and found them to be easy to clean. They satisfy his urge to chew but the velcro is not so strong that I have to worry about him getting caught or strangled. He will often bring one to me to put on him.They are very absorbent, but if your child drools a lot like mine, you may need to swap it out up to four times in the day with a fresh one. For that reason I bought a second set of these.In the photos of the necklaces, I tried to show some of the breakdown from many washes. They do become less soft and lose a little bit of color but still work well.

So far, so good. My son has ASD and SPD and goes through chewing phases. This is a nice diversion from his shirt collar or cuffs. They are pretty durable and I really like that they are machine washable and about half the price of the other bands I found. I would purchase them again.

I love the thickness and durability of the fabric and also the absorbency. The colors are bright, vibrant and cheerful. The size is just right. It fits nicely around the neck and I love Velcro attachment.

My grandchild has only worn these colorful cloth necklaces for a couple of weeks, but so far they are holding up well. She uses them as we hoped she would--chewing them instead of chewing on her hair, clothing, and paper. I've washed them and they have so far come out looking brand new. I wonder how the Velcro will hold up, but so far, so good. They stretch well enough that I could sew the ends together if the Velcro doesn't stick well and she pulls it off. She has worn two at the same time. They seem durable and just right, but I guess time will tell. At the moment, I would definitely recommend this product, and would be willing to buy again.This is an update, several months after purchasing. My grandchild still uses these. The Velcro has held up well, and so has the cloth. They wash well. I find that she is less stressed and anxious when she has these on to chew. Plus, they have saved her clothes from getting wet, soggy, and holey! She may not wear them every day but wears them often when I babysit her, at church, and even at school. I picked her up one afternoon, and she was happily chewing on her colorful cloth necklace. I am about ready to order some more as they keep disappearing at her parents' house. I need some for my home, too!

From what we read, we thought it could help our grandson who he was constantly chewing on his shirts.However, our experiment failed. He would not accept the chew band necklace. We tried all colors to no avail.Good luch to others.

For starters, keep in mind that these are recommended for ages 6 and up. They are not toddler sized for those of us needing them for younger kids.It took half a day for my son to get used to the feeling of it, and still doesn't love wearing it, but once it's on, he loves chewing on it. It's been durable so far. The velcro does not feel weak and holds well. It is really long on my son, but, he's younger than the recommended age, so no big deal.I was nervous to buy just because the reviews were so back and forth but it's totally worth it.Excited to see how these last, with long term usage.

My 6 year old granddaughter is autistic and is always chewing on her hair. I bought these as a fun alternative. She is still getting used to them and is confused as to what they are. They still look "fashionable" on her.