ARK Bear Bottle Kit

ARK’s Bear Bottle Kit is an ideal oral motor therapy tool for teaching straw drinking, improving suction strength, and promoting safe swallowing in kids. t's also an excellent way to transition babies straight from bottles to straw drinking - skipping sippy cups altogether! Most sippy cups promote improper tongue and lip positioning that can cause speech problems later on. Straws are a better alternative, as they strengthen the mouth muscles and encourage tongue retraction, cheek tension, and lip closure.

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. Simply squeeze the bear's belly until fluid reaches the top of the straw and release. Fluid will stay at the top of the straw, thereby decreasing the effort required to drink. Highly recommended for individuals who tend to aspirate or have a weak suck with difficulties generating and maintaining suction.

The Ultra Kit includes:

• 1 easy-to-squeeze Bear Bottle with a snap-close cap,
• 1 Select-Flow Valve, 8 inches of poly-tubing,
• 1 yellow Lip Blok (3/4"),
• 12 straws,
• Instructions on how to teach straw drinking.

Poly-tubing 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.

• No BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates, or latex
• Dishwasher-safe
• Holds 236mls of fluid
• Bottle measures approximately 5 x 6.3 x 15cm
• Colours may vary
• Not recommended for carbonated beverages
• Recommended for thin liquids (water, milk, juice without pulp, etc).

Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times.

Kindly note that this product cannot be returned, as outlined in our returns policy.