ARK's SolaBite™ is a chew with a lot of character! Whether you think it looks like a sun, a starfish, a ninja star, or anything in between - sensory seekers will love all of the variation and texture. It has five different pointed arms to chew on, each with a different texture: smooth, striated, treaded, ribbed, and bumpy. The texture on each arm also increases in intensity as you move clockwise around the chew, with the smooth arm providing the least amount of sensory input and the bumpy arm providing the most. Each SolaBite measures just over 10cm across/tall, with each arm measuring about 4.3cm long and 0.9cm thick (one of the thinnest handheld chews). Use this oral sensory solution as a safe alternative to chewing on pencils, crayons, shirts, fingers, etc. and to help calm, focus, and self-regulate. Like all other ARK chews, it's made in South Carolina, USA and comes in 3 color-coded toughness levels: Standard - This is the softest level, recommended for mild chewers (those who do not chew through anything). XT / Medium Firm - This is the middle level, which we call XT ("Xtra Tough"). It's firmer, but still fairly chewy, recommended for moderate chewers. XXT / Very Firm - This is the toughest level, which we call XXT ("Xtra Xtra Tough"). It still has some “chewability” to it, but it’s fairly rigid / pretty firm. No chew tool is indestructible, but this is usually the longest lasting level for avid chewers. Designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA by ARK Therapeutic. Medical grade, FDA compliant, NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. Caution: This product is not a toy. Recommended for ages 5 years and up. Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use. How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.). While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly. Please supervise at all times, regularly inspect the chew, and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear. For the longest lasting chew tool overall, click here.
