ARK's Cip-Kup makes drinking easier for beginners and individuals with oral motor difficulties - its unique one-way valve keeps fluid at the top of the straw so users don't need to generate or maintain suction, reducing effort, minimising air ingestion, and decreasing coughing and choking while consuming more fluids. Also a great alternative to sippy cups, promoting proper lip and tongue positioning and helping transition babies straight from bottle to straw. What's Included 1 flexible squeeze bottle with twist-on cap (8 fl oz, ~2.5" x 2.5" x 5") 12 Glad flex straws 8" of polytubing (reusable, chewable, durable straw alternative) 1 select-flow valve (can be trimmed to increase flow and further reduce effort) 1 x ¾" Lip Blok (discourages biting on the straw or inserting it too far) Sturdy storage box with instructions How It Works Squeeze the bottle until fluid reaches the top of the straw, then release. The one-way valve holds fluid at the top of the straw, so the user only needs minimal effort to drink. Less air is ingested, reducing coughing and choking. Key Features One-way valve controls fluid direction - liquid flows up but not back down Reduces suction effort for those with a weak suck or aspiration risk Promotes proper lip and tongue positioning Dishwasher safe Not recommended for carbonated beverages FDA compliant - free from lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, and latex Bottle made in Germany; all other parts made in the USA by ARK Therapeutic Perfect For Individuals with oral motor difficulties or a weak suck Those who tend to aspirate or have difficulty maintaining suction Transitioning babies from bottle to straw drinking Speech and feeding therapy settings For replacement straws, see ARK250 Replacement Straws (24 pack). Safety Information This is not a toy. Use under adult supervision at all times. Regularly inspect and remove from use as soon as damage appears.
