ARK's DnZ-Vibe® Travel Kit - Customizable

Kit includes: your choice of 1 DnZ-Vibe® handle and 5 interchangeable tips, all in a sturdy plastic storage case. The standard Travel Kit includes: 1 Aluminum DnZ-Vibe®, 1 Probe Tip, 1 Preefer Tip, 1 Mini Tip, 1 Hard Spoon Tip, and 1 Soft Spoon Tip (as pictured). However, you can customize any of these options using the pull-down menus above. The unit comes with a special Vibe Battery not available in stores. We recommend buying a spare.

ARK's DnZ-Vibe® is a unique vibratory tool with extraordinary versatility for oral motor therapy and beyond. Even though it is only the size of a ball point pen, the DnZ-Vibe® provides a vast range of sensory stimulation. With over 30 interchangeable tips available in different shapes, sizes, colors, and scents, the possibilities are endless!

Why Vibration?
Most people are either auditory or visual learners. Sometimes, however, these two senses are not enough, and we must look to other options, such as the sense of touch. Speech-Language Pathologists have been trained to use tactile input to teach individuals how to lateralize their tongue, elevate their tongue tip, make a tongue bowl, close their lips, learn a rotary chew, position the articulators for sound production, and various other oral motor skills. The DnZ-Vibe® is a tool to help therapists work on these skills in and around the mouth. It can always be used in the off position without vibration. Or, it can be turned on for additional sensory input with its smooth, gentle vibrations. Vibration provides a new level of sensory stimulation to increase awareness and to draw more acute attention to the articulators. Many individuals also find vibration to be calming and soothing. For more information, click on the tabs above and/or read through Vibe Essentials.

MADE in the USA out of medical grade, FDA compliant materials that contain NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.

Caution: this therapeutic tool should be used under adult supervision at all times. When changing tips and/or the battery, please use caution as the unit contains small parts that pose a choking hazard.

For more information on any of the tip options for this kit, click on the links below:

• Probe Tip
• Preefer Tip
• Mini TIp
• Soft Probe Tip
• Soft Preefer Tip
• Soft Mini Tip
• Hard Spoon Tip
• Soft Spoon Tip
• Hard Sylvie Spoon Tip
• Soft Sylvie Spoon Tip
• Bite-n-Chew Tips
• Bite-n-Chew Combo
• Hard Fine Tip
• Soft Fine Tip
• Popette Tip

• The DnZ-Vibe® has a lightweight, portable design. The handle (excluding the tip) measures about 4.67" in length and less than ½ an inch in diameter.
• One end of the handle is sealed off from the internal components so that no saliva, water, or moisture can enter from that end while working in the mouth. The Switch Tip at the opposite end of the handle turns the unit on and off and can be easily removed to replace the battery.
• The Switch Tip can also be replaced with another tip in order to use two tips simultaneously. For example, with a Probe Tip on one end and a Spoon Tip on the other, you can first "wake up" the mouth with the Probe Tip before quickly switching to feeding with the Spoon Tip.
• Made in the USA! The DnZ-Vibe® and all of its tips are manufactured in the United States from medical grade materials that are FDA compliant and contain no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex.
• The DnZ-Vibe® is a durable and multi-functional tool that will last for years with proper care. As long as the hand piece is properly maintained, it is a one-time purchase. You need only replace the battery and/or a lost part as needed in order to make your unit brand new!
• For a more affordable and colorful option (plus easier cleaning and maintenance), buy this kit with a Plastic DnZ-Vibe® handle.

• Stimulate the gums, palate, lips, and tongue with the DnZ-Vibe®'s smooth, gentle vibrations.
• Use it to "wake up" the mouth and increase oral awareness, to decrease oral sensitivities, to target specific articulators, and to improve a variety of skills during feeding and oral motor therapy.
• While the DnZ-Vibe® is mainly used for oral motor stimulation, it can also be used outside the mouth on the cheeks, neck, and arms for additional sensory input.
• To work on specific goals, the DnZ-Vibe® has over 30 interchangeable tips available for targeted uses. For example, use a Fine Tip to isolate a specific spot in the oral cavity, or a Sylvie Spoon Tip to assist in the transition from puréed to textured foods.
• For more detailed instructions and exercises, check out Tips & Techniques for the Z-Vibe®, a how-to guide written by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP.

Please note: the second video features the ProPreefer, but the exercises can also be done with the Preefer Tip. Both products have the same tip design, but the Preefer Tip is to be used with either the Z-Vibe® or DnZ-Vibe® for added vibration and sensory input.

Average Customer Review: 2 Reviews

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ARK's Travel Kit, 8.11.2011

Reviewer: Cindy T. (Columbus, OH)

This kit has really been a godsend for my daughter, who has severe oral sensitivities and oral motor difficulties. We started using the DnZ-Vibe with the bite and chew tips, and now she can tolerate some of the more textured tips such as the preefer and probe. She only eats stage 1 and 2 baby foods right now, but we're going to use the sylvie spoons next (they have bumps on the back of them) to get her on more solid foods. I highly recommend this product for anyone with oral motor delays. Dear Cindy, It is wonderful to hear that you are making progress! The Sylvie Spoon Tips are a great next step to take. You can also try dipping the other tips in puréed foods to increase acceptance to food textures. Best of luck, -ARK

great product, 3.10.2011

Reviewer: Maggie m. (Chicago, il)

I've researched the price of z vibe kits from several vendors and Ark by far has the best price. The customizable option is wonderful for a starter kit or tailoring for a specific need. I received my package right away as well.