Blog Post Outline:

1. Introduction: Why Discreet Chewy Jewellery Matters

Commonly, chewy jewellery is used by the neurodivergent, be they teens, children, or adults, but I’m very happily seeing more and more people unashamedly embrace their need to chew! Chewables are such amazing tools for self-regulation and can make an enormous difference to people experiencing anxiety, needing to concentrate or just provide a safe outlet for stimming.

Many of my customers face the challenge of needing this oral sensory input, but without wanting to draw attention to themselves and so seek discreet chewy jewellery options.

There is a wide range of stylish, low-key and subtle chewy options available – This is where Sensory Oojamabobs comes in!

2. What Makes Chewy Jewellery “Discreet”?

Key features to look for in discreet chewy jewellery

• Neutral or muted colours: Navy, black and grey work great for subtlety! Colour matching with your clothing is a great way to ensure your chews blend in even more.

• Designs that resemble everyday accessories: Chews which just look like toggles, bracelets, fobs, rubbers or keyrings are excellent discreet chewy jewellery options.

• Slim, low profile shapes: The simplest shapes work really well for subtlety, rings, circles, squares and fob shapes are very popular discreet chewy jewellery choices.

3. Types of Discreet Chewy Jewellery

Chewable Necklaces

• Necklaces are a popular choice for most oral sensory seekers, primarily due to convenience. Chews worn around the neck are easy to grab and access, easy to remove and put away, you can pop them inside your neckline to hide them and they don’t need to be removed/swapped if you change your clothes
• Chew necklaces work well in any setting, including work and school, although frustratingly this can be very school dependent
• My most discreet chewy jewellery necklace designs include Ring Chews, Square Chews, Dog Tags and Taggles. These all have a very low profile and on cord these pass perfectly as an ordinary necklace.

Chewable Bracelets

• Chew bracelets are a great choice for those who want something wearable but aren’t comfortable with something around the neck
• A common habit we see is people biting their hands, especially the thick fleshy pad between wrist and thumb. Having a chew bracelet often helps people shift this habit from biting themselves to using the chew, reducing self-harm
• Some enjoy taking off the bracelets and squeezing them in their hand like a stress ball, or running the bracelet through their fingers, as well as using them to chew
• Brick Chew Bracelets come in 4 different colours (but watch this space; more colours coming soon…) and are a great non-necklace option. Although some people do hang them from a lanyard and wear them around their neck! Brick bracelets pass brilliantly as a funky bracelet.

Chewable toggles and fobs

Chews which can pass as other items are perfect for those who want an alternative to discreet chewy jewellery.

Some of my most popular items are Zip Chews. Blending in seamlessly to clothing as a standard zip toggle, these are immensely popular due to their low-key profile. They can also be looped through the button-hole of a school polo top, which makes them a great option where school won’t allow necklaces.

Hoodie Chews are another fantastic option and now come in a wider range of colours, including grey, navy, black and metallic silver. With such variation in hoodies, strings and their ends, these pass brilliantly as an integral part of the hoodie.

Taggles pass very well as a standard key fob and customers frequently add these to a neck lanyard alongside an ID badge for students

Pencil Toppers are a great option for self-conscious students, especially those who chew on the end of their pen when concentrating. Sensory Oojamabobs currently offers two shapes of Pencil Toppers; Brick Pencil Topper Chews and Robot Pencil Topper Chews, which come in a range of colours. These just look like a fun-shaped rubber on the end of a pencil!

4. How to Choose the Right Discreet Chewy Jewellery

• Chew strength: My chews come in various densities and it really is a matter of preference as to what will work the best. Some people want super soft and flexible chews (Dog Tags and Chewbs are my softest chews), some want the hardest chews they can find (Star Tags are my hardest chews). As a rule of thumb, the firmer the chew, the more durable they are and Doughnut Chew Necklaces are my most durable chews. It can be a case of finding the right balance between a chew which is soft enough for the individual’s preferences but firm enough to have some durability! Popular medium-firm choices include Dragon Chew Necklaces, Taggles and Squares.

• Texture preferences: There is quite a range when it comes to textures in chews. Many chews feature a smooth side and a textured side, with raised nodules on the reverse being a common design feature. Again this is very much a case of personal preference. Ultra smooth discreet chews include Ring Chews, Chewb Necklace Kits, Dog Tags, Hoodie Chews, The Axle Chew Necklace and Taggles.

• Lifestyle considerations: Think about what items of clothing you tend to wear on a day to day basis, or if you tend to chew when anxious, what sort of situations are you usually in when you want to chew? Perhaps you feel anxious in class AND need to get around school rules, in which case Pencil Topper Chews may be a great option. Or for someone with a work lanyard, Taggles could blend in brilliantly and be easily accessed. Or perhaps you don’t like the feel of something round your neck, but need a balance between easily accessible and non-necklace, such as Zip Chews.
  

Top Tip:

If you view any Oojamabobs product, you will see a list of clickable search terms at the top of the page. Here you can look at products which are smooth, textured, firm, soft and so on. You can also search for discreet items, non-necklace chews or even neutral colours when searching for your discreet chewy jewellery.

5. Styling Tips for Keeping discreet Chewy Jewellery…discreet

If you tend to wear bright, funky colours, then match it up with a bright chew necklace in a simple design. If neutral colours are more your thing, find a low-key design in grey, black or navy.

If in doubt, black goes with pretty much everything!

For someone who usually wears necklaces, keep with your usual style and add/replace with a chew necklace. If you tend to veer more towards jewellery-free, then perhaps a Zip Chew or a Taggle on your work lanyard would fit your look best.

6. Real Life Scenarios Where Discreet Chewy Jewellery Helps

There are so many situations in our lives where oral sensory seekers may find themselves reaching for their discreet chewy jewellery.

• Work meetings
• Public transport
• School or university
• Social events
• Travel or overstimulating environments

It’s just a case of finding the right chew which suits your needs and style, whilst fitting with your desire to be discreet. Making sure your chew is easily accessible is also crucial; in times of stress and anxiety, you want it to be RIGHT THERE for you to grab and chomp.

7. Spotlight: Sensory Oojamabobs’ Most Discreet Picks

I’ve mentioned a wide range of products in this blog post and you may be struggling on what to go for, so here are my top 3 best-selling discreet chews:

If you’re unsure what discreet chewy jewellery is best for you, Oojamabobs offers a Discreet Chew Set, so you can try several discreet chews at a great value bundle price. The Discreet Chew Set comes in neutral colours OR you can choose the custom set and select your favourite colours!

8. Care Tips to Keep Your Discreet Chewy Jewellery Looking Great

• Cleaning routines: Chews tend to attract dust and fluff; thankfully they are extremely easy to clean! Just run under a tap to instantly remove any dust particles. All chews can be washed with soap and water and rinsed and are best left to air dry. Chews can even be put through the dishwasher!
  
• When to replace items: As soon as your chews become damaged, they need replacing. Cracks, holes and pits can harbour bacteria, so it’s important to replace as soon as damage becomes visible
  
• How to store them discreetly: Oojamabobs chews are available in small, reusable, zip lock product bags. When checking out, please select this option from the drop-down menu for packaging preferences.

9. Conclusion: Discreet Chewy Jewellery Doesn’t Mean Boring

The need to chew is so so common. You may feel embarrassed by your sensory needs, but it is a NEED and you are doing the right thing in trying to meet this need and help yourself feel calm and regulated. Take the time to browse and find the right option for you and your lifestyle and try to accept there is nothing wrong with meeting a bodily need. Is it any different to meeting your need for warmth by putting on a jumper?

There are such a range of stylish and subtle chew options out there for you or your loved one, I hope this guide has helped you find something that works for you.

I also have a video all about my discreet chewy jewellery options; please check it out.

If you need any help or advice choosing discreet chewy jewellery, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, I love to help 🙂