Chew Necklaces & Fidget Toys
for Sensory Needs
Evidence-based sensory aids for children and adults with ADHD, autism, sensory processing needs, and nail biting. Food-grade silicone. CE-certified. BPA-free.
Available internationally via selected retail partners
Food-Grade Silicone
All Chewel chew necklaces are made from food-grade silicone — the same material used in baby products. BPA-free, PVC-free, lead-free, and phthalate-free.
Read about chew necklace safety3 Chewing Strengths
Mild, Firm, and Intensive — because no two children chew the same. The right intensity means the necklace lasts longer and satisfies the sensory need.
How to choose the right hardnessFor Children & Adults
Chew necklaces are for anyone who benefits from oral proprioceptive input — from a 4-year-old at school to an adult in an open-plan office.
What is a chew necklace?Two Product Lines, One Mission
Chewel offers two complementary ranges of sensory aids — each addressing a different sensory channel.
Chew Necklaces
A chew necklace is a pendant made from food-grade silicone, worn around the neck and chewed when the need arises. It provides oral proprioceptive input — the deep, calming pressure that helps the nervous system regulate itself.
Research suggests that chewing may support sustained attention, reduce cortisol levels, and help children and adults who are sensory seeking. Chew necklaces are used by children with ADHD and autism, those who bite their nails or chew on clothing, and anyone who simply needs to keep their mouth busy to concentrate.
- CE-certified, food-grade silicone
- Mild, Firm, and Intensive strengths
- Discreet designs — wearable in school and at work
- Suitable from age 4 upwards
Fidget Toys New
A fidget toy provides tactile and proprioceptive input through the hands — a different sensory channel to a chew necklace. Fidget toys help children and adults who need to keep their hands busy to stay focused.
Research by Stalvey & Brasell (2006) and Van der Wurff & Meijs (2021) suggests that fidget tools can support on-task behaviour in classroom settings. Unlike chew necklaces, fidget toys are not for oral use — they address hand-based sensory needs.
- Carefully selected materials
- Silent, unobtrusive options for school
- Spinners, cubes, rings, tangles, and more
- Can complement a chew necklace
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Who Are Chewel Sensory Aids For?
Chew necklaces and fidget toys are used by a wide range of people — not just children with a diagnosis.
Children with ADHD
Children with ADHD often seek stimulation to stay regulated. Chewing provides a controlled sensory outlet that may help with focus without disrupting class.
Chew necklaces for ADHD →Autistic Children & Adults
Oral stimming — including chewing — is a natural self-regulation strategy. A chew necklace gives a safe, socially acceptable outlet for this need.
Chewing as stimming →Nail Biters
Nail biting is often a response to an oral sensory need, anxiety, or habit. A chew necklace can redirect the urge to a hygienic, non-harmful alternative.
Stop nail biting →Highly Sensitive People
For those with sensory sensitivity, the world can be overwhelming. Chewing is a grounding strategy that activates the body's calming response.
Chewing and sensory sensitivity →Quality. Safety. Design.
Chewel is a European brand developed for families, schools, and therapists who need sensory aids they can trust. Every product is independently tested, CE-certified, and made from materials that are safe for daily oral use.
Playful where it can be. Discreet where it needs to be.
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