Strike Energy Pendant: Who It's For and How to Use It

Quick answer

The Strike Energy Pendant suits older kids and tweens who chew clothing, pens, or nails and want something that looks like ordinary jewellery. It is a lightweight silicone pendant on a necklace and is recommended by Occupational Therapists as a tool a child can use independently. Choose it when your child wants a discreet chew necklace; look at a bead-style option instead if they prefer a quieter look or more texture.

If your child chews their sleeves, pencils, or nails, a chew pendant gives them something safer to chew and a way to steady themselves. The Strike Energy Pendant is one of the more understated options in the Jellystone Designs US range, which matters once kids reach the age where they do not want to look like they are wearing a baby product.

This guide covers who the Strike Energy Pendant is actually for, how to introduce it, and when a different pendant or a sensory toy is the better buy. It also sets out the trade-offs so you can decide before you order.

Who the Strike Energy Pendant suits

The Strike Energy Pendant is built for kids who need to chew to concentrate or to settle big feelings, and who are old enough to wear and remove a necklace themselves. The silicone pendant sits on a necklace, so it moves with your child rather than sitting on a desk, which makes it useful during reading, homework, car rides, and waiting rooms. Because it is worn rather than held, it is also harder to lose than a loose toy.

It is recommended by Occupational Therapists as a tool your child can use independently to develop effective control. That independence is the point: your child decides when to chew, rather than needing an adult to hand them something. If your child is still at the stage of mouthing everything and cannot manage a clasp, a handheld teether or sensory toy is usually the better starting point.

• Best introduced during a calm moment, not in the middle of a meltdown.
• Let your child pick the colour so they feel ownership of it.

How to use it day to day

Treat the pendant as a routine item, not a reward or a punishment. Put it on at the same points each day, such as before school or before homework, so wearing it becomes automatic. When you notice chewing, name it neutrally: 'your pendant is right there' works better than a reminder that chewing is a problem. Over time, many kids reach for it without prompting.

Keep the pendant clean with warm water and mild soap, and check the necklace and clasp regularly for wear. If your child chews very hard, inspect more often, because any chew tool wears faster with heavy use. A pendant that is cracked, torn, or stiff should be replaced rather than kept in rotation.

• Clip or hang the necklace somewhere visible after school so it is easy to grab.
• Buy two if your child relies on it daily, so one can be washed while the other is worn.

Trade-offs to weigh before you buy

A single pendant shape gives your child one chewing surface, which is simple and predictable but less varied than a necklace made of multiple beads. The Strike Energy Pendant is also a statement shape, so it reads as a character pendant rather than plain jewellery. If your child wants something that disappears into their outfit, a bead-style necklace may be the better fit.

The flip side is that a themed pendant is often easier for kids to accept. Many children who refuse a plain sensory tool will happily wear something that matches their interests. Weigh which matters more for your child: maximum discretion, or a design they actually want to put on.

• Ask your child which shape they would wear in front of friends before choosing.
• If they cannot decide, start with the cheaper option and add a second later.

Other options worth comparing

The Princess & the Pea Necklace uses silicone beads of different colours and doubles as a mobile sensory tool, so it offers more texture and a more jewellery-like look. The Rainbow Pendant has a BPA-free, 100% non-toxic food-grade silicone pendant on a black necklace with a custom-designed safety clasp that separates easily when gently pulled, which is a useful feature for kids who tug at what they wear.

If your child needs something to hold and shake rather than chew, the DIY Calm Down Bottle supports focused, calm play and helps children self-regulate their breathing and improve their focus. It is a different job from a chew pendant, so it complements rather than replaces one. Many families keep both: a pendant for wearing and a bottle for calm-down time at home.

• Compare shapes in person if you can, since chew preference is personal.
• Match the tool to the moment: wearing versus sitting and settling.

Decision rules

• Choose the Strike Energy Pendant if: Your child is old enough to wear and remove a necklace, chews clothing or pens, and wants a pendant that looks like a character accessory rather than a sensory tool. Start with one colour they pick themselves.
• Choose a bead-style necklace instead if: Your child wants more texture, a quieter look, or tends to pull at what they wear and would benefit from a clasp that separates easily when gently pulled. Compare the Rainbow Pendant and Princess & the Pea Necklace.
• Choose a sensory toy instead if: Your child cannot yet manage a necklace, or needs something to hold and shake to settle their breathing rather than something to chew. The DIY Calm Down Bottle covers the calm-down moment.
• Buy a second one if: The pendant is part of your child's daily routine and you need one to wear while the other is washed or drying. Two pendants keep the routine unbroken.

Product facts

• Strike Energy Pendant: Silicone pendant on a necklace, available in a range of colours and recommended by Occupational Therapists as a tool your child can use independently. The independent use and colour choice make it easier for older kids to adopt without adult prompting.
• Rainbow Pendant: BPA-free, 100% non-toxic food-grade silicone pendant on a black necklace with a custom-designed safety clasp that separates easily when gently pulled. The safety clasp is a concrete advantage for kids who pull at necklaces or wear one all day.
• Princess & the Pea Necklace: Silicone beads of different colours that double as a mobile sensory tool, safe for kids to chew on and redirect their attention from chewing fingers, nails, hair, and pencils. Multiple beads give more texture and a more jewellery-like look than a single pendant.
• DIY Calm Down Bottle: A sensory bottle used by parents, teachers, and therapists to help children self-regulate their breathing and improve their focus. A good companion tool for calm-down time when chewing alone is not enough.

Is the Strike Energy Pendant right for your child?

Best for

• Older kids and tweens who chew clothing, pens, or nails and want a discreet chew pendant
• Children who can put on and take off a necklace themselves
• Families who want a pendant recommended by Occupational Therapists for independent use

Not for

• Babies and toddlers who cannot manage a necklace or still mouth everything
• Kids who pull hard at what they wear and need a clasp that separates easily when gently pulled
• Children who want a plain, jewellery-like look rather than a themed pendant

The Strike Energy Pendant is a straightforward choice for older kids who need to chew and want something that does not look like a baby product. If your child wants more texture or a quieter look, compare it with the Rainbow Pendant and Princess & the Pea Necklace before you decide.