nbsp; The Spoon Tip (an attachment for the Z-Vibe, both sold separately) has been a feeding therapy favorite for over 15 years. The GI specialist recommended speech therapy and I was super reluctant because I really didn't think he had an issue with speech or eating. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. These tubing straws are durable alternative to traditional straws, and the Lip Blok prevents kids from biting on the straw or putting it too far into their mouths. Demonstrate how to use the straw by sipping some water or milk from it and offering the cup to your little one.

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. I started thinking about it and realized he chokes every time he would drink, and he eventually just gave up because he was scared of choking again! After your child has started to demonstrate they are swallowing the beverage after some is squeezed, t ry offering the straw without squeezing to see if they will begin to suck.Talking to your pediatrician about your child’s transition to drinking from a cup may be helpful as well as each child follows their own timeline. Kayla has degrees in education and special education with an emphasis in early childhood special education. Throat Scope is an all-in-one light and tongue depressor that allows for one-handed control for oral examination, perfect for use at home, or in a medical setting. Introducing the Honey Bear Straw Cup to your toddler can be a game-changer in your mealtime routine. Once your child is comfortable using the Honey Bear Straw Cup, make it a regular part of their mealtime routine.

I love that these come in multi-packs so you can actually model it for your child first without having to actually share the cup and pass germs! Kit includes: 1 easy-to-squeeze Bear Bottle with a snap-close cap, 1 Select-Flow Valve, 2 tubing straws, and 1 yellow Lip Blok® (1.

The Tiny Talker Too is the newest AAC device from The Tiny Talker family of communication solutions. It features an easy-to-use squeeze feature that helps your little one get their drink out without having to suck too hard on the straw. ARK’s Bear Bottle Kit contains small parts which may represent a choking hazard - please supervise at all times.