ARK's Ultra Bear Bottle Kit to Teach Straw Drinking

Made in the USA! Teach straw drinking - skip sippy cups altogether! Straw drinking can help strengthen the mouth muscles and encourage tongue retraction, cheek tension, and lip closure Comes with a special valve that keeps fluid at the top of the straw, which means less effort is required to take a sip - perfect for beginners or kids with oral motor difficulties / a weak suck. Also comes with a Lip Blok to prevent biting the straw or putting it too far back in the mouth. The lip Blok also naturally exercises the mouth muscles for an oral motor workout You can also squeeze the friendly bear's belly to assist drinking. For individuals who tend to take too much fluid at a time, the Select-Flow Valve also slows the flow of fluid, allowing for smaller, more manageable sips that lower the risk of coughing/choking. If a restricted flow is not necessary, or if you would like to increase the flow for easier drinking, simply trim the tapered end with a pair of scissors (as shown in the second picture) • Sippy cups can cause speech & dental problems later on • Straws promote correct oral posture • Less effort is required to take a sip