Dangling Donuts As the original Mommy Necklace, it was designed purposefully for its use of the moveable, dangling donut pendant. Whether it is a busy breastfed baby or a hair-pulling, hip-carried toddler. Our classic Dangling Donut design has bead-dimension and major appeal. (The donut is not removeable on most Dangling Donut designs, due to the larger bead size.) Simply put all Mommy Necklaces are:
- Dependably stranded. Made with durable, USA-manufactured beads, components, and cording, which are all tested for both lead and phthalates.
- Dimensional yet dainty. Curvy, polished, and eye-catching acrylic beads that are light-weight for easy wear.
- Stylish and trendy. With over thirty collections and modern pendant choices, you can find a color and pendant combination that is perfect for your style.
- Versatile and customized. Take a necklace, pair it with an accent strand, change a donut color, or your necklace length. The choices are all yours.
- Everyday to evening. The added bonus of our versatile collections is that they fit seamlessly into your wardrobe, day or night. No one will know you're wearing a 'mommy' necklace.
- Functional jewelry. Sure, a necklace is a necklace. However, at Mommy Necklaces we have specifically selected our pendants for those that wear jewelry around little ones. Our Dangling Donuts are moveable, making a great nursing necklace or distraction for a hip-held child. All our pendants are lush, smooth, and the perfect size for twiddling hands.
- Affordable. Now that you know, take in consideration all the complex components that go into Mommy Necklaces, we offer a great price that includes a rich, unbeatable style that many other 'regular' jewelry lines can't even offer.
Mommy Necklaces are offered in over thirty trendy color combinations, known as collections. Within a collection, you will find even more choice. Our unique line of necklaces allows you to choose a pendant (or no pendant). Style with definition or style with dimension, the choice is yours. We offer unique design elements that include:
- Dangling Donuts are the classic design that utilizes a moveable, dangling donut pendant. Larger dimentional beads are used which give this design a look of depth.
SAFETY FIRST! All the Mommy NecklaceTM beads are made of high-quality acrylics that are tested to be free of both lead and phthalates. The necklaces are strung on an extra sturdy cording that is guaranteed from breakage and come secured with a break-away safety closure.
Our safety closure will pop apart if too much force is applied but will withstand baby's appropriate tugs. There is no worry it will wear down after time and fail to close after repeated use (like other safety clasps referred to as the "safety bead" that has since been discontinued by its manufacturer). Using no clasp is not a safe choice because it does not create a weak point in your necklace. If your baby pulls too hard, the only thing that will break is the necklace itself (vs. the clasp popping apart). In return, beads could fall loose from the nursing necklace. Any beads not picked up, present a choking hazard to baby.
What Other Moms are Saying:
Love My Cherish! I like to wear black and brown together, and this necklace is a perfect accent. Can also be worn with gold or silver! Very versatile. ~ Sasha Willard from Aiken, SC. on 1/17/2011
Way better in person, This necklace is so pretty in person, much better than the pics show. Goes with so many things-brown, black, bronze, etc. Love it! ~ Lacey from Arkansas. on 1/9/2011
Great for everything! I love this necklace! It's nice to have something that will go with brown or black instead of just one! ~ tracyanne from Washington. on 1/9/2011
In 2004, I became a mom. My world immediately changed the moment I saw that heart flickering on my doctor's ultrasound machine. One of the first decisions I made as a new mom, was deciding to give breastfeeding a try. I soon found myself passionate about it and unwilling to give up. I would gaze at my daughter as she nursed, lying motionless and content. She was oblivious to everything else in the big world around her, wanting only to lay in my arms for nourishment. Oh, how simple it was, these moments of bonding so perfect. I could do this breastfeeding thing, no problem!
Ha, right! Despite a B.S. in early childhood (having taken many infant development/nutrition classes), reading numerous books and attending a breastfeeding class, not once was it EVER mentioned that nursing would change that peaceful moment of bonding into a hair pulled, neck pinched, and bruised battle. My daughter was distracted by the smallest sounds, the slightest movement, and I had to kick my husband out of the room just to nurse her.
As I watched her nurse, I noticed her calm engagement with my necklaces. In particular, she would grab a necklace, of great sentimental value, that my grandmother had given to me. In fear that she would soon destroy it, I needed to create something that was safe for her to twiddle instead of continually taking it off and just putting up with this behavior. Simple idea with complex components. But seeing how my basic idea worked in action (after creating my first Dangling Donut) and lessened her distractibility and pulling, I was driven to fine-tune the design and create a line of Mommy Necklaces for myself.
Being passionate about style and motherhood, I began my mission. I would create stylish, functional, and mommy-inspired jewelry. It would use strong, durable cording that wouldn't break when pulled upon. The beads would be non-toxic and safe for fingers. I would bridge functionality with style and make Mommy Necklaces something more than a few necklace laying on MY dresser. I was going to get these all over the world!
It has been six years since I was inspired to make my first mommy necklace, and now my oldest who inspired me, started first grade. I always knew I'd give all of myself to help my children live out their dreams. What I didn't expect was that my children would inspire me to dream my own dreams too. And they, along with a devoted Facebook fan base, give me that continued daily inspiration to make my Mommy Necklaces dream a reality.
Yep, our necklaces ARE NOW found on dressers all over the world. And, while my designs were originally inspired for breastfeeding mothers, I find mothers of all ages and stages, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding, deserve justified jewelry. If you like the thought of stylish, customizable, and dependable necklaces, buy them. I don't want to hear, "But I'm not a ..." There is no Mommy Necklace rule book out there. Whatever your reason, whatever your style - Mommy Necklaces IS jewelry justified.
