ARK's Grabber - Soft (Red)

Invented by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP, ARK's Grabber® is the original and still most popular oral motor chew tool.  It's soft and chewy, perfect for mild chewers and/or as an oral motor tool for individuals with low oral tone / jaw strength.  Use it to exercise the lips, tongue, cheeks, and especially the jaw, allowing the mouth to learn and grow strong through oral exploration.

It 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 help decrease oral defensiveness and food aversions

• 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 the Grabber® in the USA. It's medical grade, FDA compliant, and contains 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 of the Grabber, check out the Grabber XT and XXT.  For the toughest chew tool overall, see ARK's Y-Chew XXT.