ARK's Textured Grabber - Soft (Red)

ARK's Textured Grabber® is an oral motor chew tool that's soft and chewy - perfect for mild chewers and/or those with limited jaw strength.  It features three different surfaces to chew on: one smooth, one with circular bumps, and one with rectangular bumps. These textures simulate the feel of actual food for realistic non-food chewing practice. They also add extra tactile sensation to the lips, cheeks, gums, and tongue to help desensitize the mouth, decrease oral defensiveness/aversions, and transition individuals with sensory issues from puréed to textured foods.

The Grabber® can also be used:

• As an oral fidget for sensory seekers craving stimulation and proprioceptive input

   
  

• As a safe alternative to chewing on hands, knuckles, shirts, pencils, etc.

   
  

• As an alternative to tooth-grinding and/or thumb-sucking

   
  

• To exercise the lips, tongue, cheeks, and especially the jaw

   
  

• To allow the mouth to learn and grow strong through oral exploration

   
  

• To practice biting/chewing without the risk of choking

   
  

• To build oral strength, mobility, and control

   
  

• To satisfy the urge to chew for individuals who are fed through a g-tube

   
  

ARK manufactures these chew tools in the USA. They're medical grade, FDA compliant, and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.  Measures approximately 5 inches lengthwise, just under 2 across the loop, and half an inch thick. 

Caution: although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Some individuals (particularly those with heavy oral needs and aggressive biting/chewing) may be able to damage the tools. How long each tool lasts depends on the oral sensory needs of the child, whether or not they are seeing an occupational therapist if needed, as well as many other variables in his/her life.  Please supervise at all times and replace if necessary when the item shows signs of wear and tear.  For tougher versions, check out ARK's Textured Grabber XT and XXT.  For the toughest chew tool overall, see ARK's Y-Chew XXT.