I’m really excited to bring you this review and competition.
Chewigem is a product that has been specially designed for children that like to chew!By this I mean children who chew they’re clothing, hair and other non chewable items such as pencils or pen tips.
Some children with SPD (sensory processing disorder) or those on the autism spectrum feel the need to chew. This is often related to the child’s senses, many seek some kind of sensory input.
Little man tends to chew when he is concentrating. If he is working on something in school he has been known to chew the ends of his pencils, coming home with lead all around his month. This also happens at home if his writing or drawing. It doesn’t matter what his using, pen, pencils, markers, all are placed in his mouth.
Though it’s not just children like little man on the spectrum who have the need to chew. Children who have no developmental delays or neurological conditions can also have the need to chew. This is true for my daughter who tends to chew her sleeves especially when engaged in the TV or when on the PC, she makes them all yucky and wet.
This is why Chewigem is fantastic for both Little man and his sister Alice-Sara
Chewigem comes in the form of a stylish unisex necklace. It’s designed to not only look great but offer your child a discreet way to chew (this was a great benefit for little man who doesn’t like to stand out from the crowd).
The pendent is the chewable part of the necklace. It is non toxic silicone that’s soft but also strong and flexible.
All pendents come on an extendable cord that has been fitted with a breakaway safety clasp to ensure maximum safety.
All Chewigems can be removed from the cord and washed in hot water. They are also dishwasher and steriliser safe.
Another great feature of the chewigem is that it can also work as a fidget which is particularly useful for children with autism and ADHD.
Alice-Sara seems to have hers around her neck all the time, where I’m certain Little man will get the maximum benefit from his when he returns back to school .
Chewigems Come in four designs and a range of colours my favourite being, ‘Candy Confusion’
You can buy single Chewigems which start at about £10 as all Chewigems will need replacing after extensive damage the people at Chewigem offer Twin, threesome and quad packs.
If you fancy winning a Chewigem of your choice then here’s what you need to do.
Visit the Chewigem website and come back and tell me your favourite design and colour.
Like Chewigem on facebook telling them I sent you.
Leave only the one comment for the two instructions (others will be deleted) Leave a contact email or Twitter ID please.
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Maximum of two comments. Competition will close on the 25th September 2011 at midnight and will be drawn randomly the following day. Competition for those with UK residents only! The prize will be sent direct from the company its self once the competition has closed and winner verified. Winner must contact me within 5 days to claim prize otherwise winner maybe re-drawn (so please keep an eye out on the 26 September to discover if you’re a winner)
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My boy would look great with the lightning (nimbus) pendant. 🙂
@jennymeng
Think my son would love the -LIGHTNING BUGALOO
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What a great idea! I know my daughter would love the Chewigem heart pendant in Midnight Shimmer, thanks.
thanks for letting us know about these. i most like the CHEWIGEM™ – RAINDROP – ZORRO, but it was difficult to choose. i have a son with asperger’s (diagnosed at 28 years old, its been several years ago now) and a granddaughter who we suspect may be showing signs of autism, but is “too young” to diagnose (6 months old), per those who do so. a Huge thank you to everyone who deals with, promotes awareness and creates aids for autism!
CHEWIGEM -LIGHTNING BUGALOO
What a great idea We’ve tried the chewy tube but a pendant that goes around his neck is a great idea
My son chews Collers, Cuffs, Plastic, Bottles, Blue tack, Straws, allsorts
I follow your blog via google reader but have also subscribed by email
Thanks for reviewing these products and sharing with us.
@01592_katie
I liked the ‘pearl storm’ silver disc pendant.
I have liked Chewigem’s Facebook and commented that you sent me.
@01592_katie
love the raindrop in ocean/blue 🙂
a boy with aspergers sent me 🙂
A red lightning Chewigem would be ideal!! symcox@talktalk.net
what a great idea i think my fav would have to be the disc Pendants – Giner Nutt
Following blog via email bambimommyof4@aol.com
We like the CHEWIGEM ™ -LIGHTNING – TWIGHLIGHT. Also liked CHEWIGEM on facebook under my other Angela Penticoff account because I reached my limit with the one lol.
Tweeted with bambimommyof4 about this.
Katie can u leave a twitter idea or email in case u win so I can contact thanks.
oh and i subscribed to the blog too 🙂
the lightning in twighlight is lovely, such a good idea x
Lightning Red Hot is the one my son would love 🙂
Am following on networked blogs x
I love Raindrop Butterscotch (I’m hoping this might cure me of nail biting!)
My son would like lightning twilight
Great Idea Clare. My 8 yr old Aspie often ruins his clothes and this is the first time that I’ve come across a product that I think might actually work! With everything crossed Louise xXx
My son would like the Lightning in Twilight.
I love the Ligtning Bolt in Red Hot as the lightning ones are great for boys and my sons favourite color is red.
Subscribed to blog too.
Drop in the ocean raindrop would be good for my son. @scampbeast. following on FB
I love the twilight lightening bolt.. it is the most boyish looking one i have found out there for my 11 yr old
I think the Lighting ones are good for boys or the round disc, although my favourite is the Lightning one, I don’t know if my older boy would like any of the others, maybe make some more boy shapes, how about in the shape of a favourite character e.g a pokemon figure, Thomas the Tank engine, power rangers the list could go on. Kx PS Girls characters would probably be good too, bratz, barbie etc…
I liked the silver disc pendant -pearl storm.
I love this idea and hope to win one for GT who is on the spectrum and chews his clothes sometimes. I like the rain drop shaped ones in the Zorro colors. I also liked them on facebook and will be sharing this site with others. Love It!
subscribed too x
Love the lightning bugaloo ( and it would save a fortune in clothes) x
I like the red one. I think this is a fab idea.