ARK's Ultra Bear Bottle Kit (1 bottle, 1 lid, 12 regular straws, 1 Select-Flow Valve, 1 Lip Blok, Polytubing)

The Bear Bottle Kit is a fun and friendly way to teach straw drinking! It also makes drinking easier for children who have difficulty generating and maintaining suction. Simply squeeze the liquid to the desired height and release. The valve allows fluid to remain in the straw without flowing back into the cup, which reduces the air ingested and the effort required to drink. By keeping fluid at the top of the straw, this valve can also make the move from bottle-feeding to cup drinking an easier transition. When purchased, the valve opening is set for moderate restriction for users who tend to aspirate when taking too much fluid in one swallow. The valve can also be trimmed to increase the flow, thereby further decreasing the effort required to drink. Adjust the flow you need by cutting back the tapered stem of the valve with scissors. The Lip Blok® helps correct tongue position by discouraging tongue thrusting, biting on the straw, and/or inserting the straw too far back into the mouth. The Ultra Bear Bottle Kit includes: 1 easy-to-squeeze Bear Bottle, 1 *Select-Flow Valve, 8 inches of **special polytubing, 1 ***Lip Blok® (3/4"), and 12 straws. Straw colors may vary. *Select Flow Valve: Allows fluid to remain in the straw without flowing back into the cup, which is great for individuals who have difficulty generating and maintaining suction. By keeping fluid at the top of the straw, this valve can also make the move from bottle-feeding to cup drinking an easier transition. When purchased, the valve opening is set for moderate restriction for users who tend to aspirate when taking too much fluid in one swallow. The valve can be trimmed to increase the flow, thereby decreasing the effort required to drink. Adjust the flow you need by cutting back the tapered stem of the valve with scissors as shown. Each valve is made of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. **Special Polytubing: This special medical grade polytube is included in the Master Cip-Kup™ and in the Cip-Kup™ Assembly. Its large inner diameter allows for the use of both Lip Bloks™ and Select-Flow Valves. Trim it to your own custom length! Sold in lengths of three feet. ***Lip Blok®: ARK's Lip Blok® prevents individuals from biting the straw and/or inserting the straw too far into the mouth. Use these mouthpieces to discourage tongue-thrusting, to promote tongue retraction, and to correct overall tongue position. They can also be helpful with tensing for controlled lip and tongue movement. The Lip Blok® fits into any regular straw and comes in three different lengths - 1/4", 1/2", and the standard 3/4". Each Lip Blok® is constructed of medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. MADE IN USA