It's bumpy on one side and striated on the other side for different levels of sensory input (the bumpy side provides more input than the striated side). These can be used to help get orally sensitive individuals more comfortable with oral care, so that they can eventually use regular toothbrushes, be more comfortable going to the dentist, etc. If you have any issue with our products, please contact us, we will do our best to find a satisfactory solution for you within 24 hours. While we waited for it to arrive in the mail, I used disposable straws but pinched the straw almost all the way closed to stop him from drinking to much at a time. nbsp; The Spoon Tip (an attachment for the Z-Vibe, both sold separately) has been a feeding therapy favorite for over 15 years.

The tubing straw is a reusable, chewable, durable alternative to traditional straws, and the Lip Blok prevents kids from biting on the straw or putting it too far into their mouths.The Bear Bottle features a unique valve that controls the direction of fluid - liquid flows up into the straw, but does not flow back down.

We’re working on strength for holding cups separately from drinking, so I hold the cup for him for now.

At 20 months old she was still only wanting the preemie bottle until her OT suggested the honey bear.

By this point I really do want her to use a straw though, and I remembered seeing recommendations for the honey bear cup that she can squeeze to make water come out. ARK's Bear Bottle is a fun and friendly way to make drinking easier for beginners and/or children with oral motor difficulties.It went on for 2 weeks, with many failed attempts of different sippy cups and fluids, and an appointment with a GI specialist (for functional constipation). The soft Spoon Tip is flexible (still firm enough to hold food, but flexible enough to be gentle on the teeth if someone bites down on the spoon. Be patient and let them learn at their own pace, and don’t force them to use the straw if they aren’t ready. Introducing the Honey Bear Straw Cup to your toddler can be a game-changer in your mealtime routine.