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My son loves to twist things as his stimming. Got him to try out because of the antlers and he loves it !
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Easy grip loop, long extensions, fun & festive design; Click to see all 4 colors|||Made in the USA, ARK's Reindeer Chews are a safe way for babies and toddlers to mouth, chew, and soothe sore gums. The ring is easy for little hands to hold, the extensions are long enough for babies to reach their back molars, and the design is very fun and festive.
The red one is chewy, but still firm and resilient. By popular demand, we also came out with tougher styles (XT and XXT) for older kids with heavier oral sensory needs.
Made by ARK Therapeutic in Columbia, SC, USA
Caution: although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, they are not indestructible. Some individuals (particularly those with heavy oral needs and aggressive biting/chewing) may be able to damage the tools. How long they last may depend on the oral sensory needs of the individual, as well as other variables like stress/anxiety levels. Please supervise at all times and replace at first sign of wear and tear. For ages 3 months and up.
Posted by Ashley on 19th Jul 2022
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My son loves to twist things as his stimming. Got him to try out because of the antlers and he loves it !
Posted by Josie Nickell on 6th Jun 2022
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My son tends to gag himself on the others but these are my faves since the antlers don’t cause a gag reflex
Posted by Samantha on 8th Apr 2022
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Finally found a chewie that my daughter loves more than her own hand! Reached out to the company for their advice on what I should get her and they responded in 24hrs. Super helpful advice on their products!
Posted by Grandma on 16th Nov 2021
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Such a cute chewy for the holidays!
Posted by Meg on 17th Jan 2021
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My son is an extreme chewer and loves these. He hasn't been able to bite pieces off and he chews on it all day. These chewies are awesome! Highly recommend!
Posted by Michele on 31st Dec 2020
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We got the green, he was so happy Santa got him a new chewy. I tried the cheaper ones on Amazon, but they have nothing on the stuff from here. He loved the seasonal one, but really any buy from here is great. I noticed his OT place has the zvibes. :) that speaks volumes to me.
Posted by Tiffany on 23rd Dec 2020
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I bought the heavy duty chewers. Maybe I should go down one because my little one doesn't care for it too much. She would rather chew on her babies.
Posted by Tann on 26th Feb 2019
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My son is a big chewer and this one has been a game changer! It seems to hold up better than anything we have purchased before and he loves the shape. It’s now the only one I buy. I hope it won’t go away because it’s after Christmas. I do wish the XXT was available in more colors though.
Posted by Katie on 2nd Jan 2019
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I LOVE the design and agree that I would have liked to have seen a red or green available for the tougher ones. I really like the animal idea. I hope they come out with more: St Patty’s Day: 4 leaf clover; Easter: chick, bunny; Halloween: pumpkin, candy shapes. Y’all get the drift
Posted by Anonymous on 10th Dec 2018
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We absolutely love this!! My only “complaint” is that the Christmas colors aren’t available for heavier chewers. But I got the red, and it’s been great!! It will still last till Christmas!
Posted by Alicia on 4th Dec 2018
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Shopping with ARK has been very pleasant. I was able to feel confident with my purchases and I think the prices are great. All 3 of my kids like this reindeer and I love that I can toss it in the dishwasher. We recieved our order promptly along with a handwritten note which was just the cherry on top! On the back of the card they included helpful resources to share with friends and family about chewing. So thoughtful! I’m excited to order more chewys for my family! Next up will be a bracelet for my daughter to wear during ballet class.
Posted by Christy Heine on 12th Apr 2018
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We recently purchased this chew even though it’s not “in season.” The shape is different than anything else I’ve found and I thought my daughter might like it. I was right! She’s a heavy chewer and she loved it immediately!
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ARK chew tools come in 3 color-coded toughness levels:
Usually we recommend going with the softest/standard level by default. Unless someone chews through or causes damage to anything else they chew on (chews through pencils, chews holes in shirts, etc.), in which case the XT level would be longer lasting.
If someone does chew through things, it’s possible they may need the toughest XXT level eventually. XXT is super firm, though, so we don't always recommend getting it right off the bat (some people find it uncomfortable chewing on something that firm).
So XXT is usually best either for people who have chewed through the XT level already, and/or for anyone who already likes chewing on very hard items - things like legos, hard plastic toys, wooden items, etc.
Heads up: Designs that are wider and "beefier" will feel tougher than designs that are more slender in the same toughness level. For example, the Dino-Bite in XT will feel tougher than the Krypto-Bite in XT.
Probe Tip - This is the most versatile & popular tip attachment. It's bumpy on one side and striated on the other side for different levels of sensory input (the bumpy side provides more input than the striated side).
Mini Tip - This is a smaller version of the Probe Tip, designed for smaller mouths (about 2.5 years and under). This age recommendation is not a hard-and-fast rule though - we've seen younger kids use the Probe Tip and older individuals use the Mini Tip.
Preefer Tip - This tip attachment is rounded with ridges all along the circumference for when a "rolling" action is desired for a different kind of sensory input. Roll it over the lips, across the tongue, and inside the cheeks.
Fine Tip - This tip narrows down to a fine point, which makes it perfect for pinpointing very specific areas in the mouth.
Bite-n-Chew Tip - These tips are rounded and chewable, for practicing biting & chewing skills. The "extra long" versions are about an inch longer and a little skinnier, to make it easier to reach the back molars. The textured version has bumps for extra sensory input.
Bite Tube Tip - These tips are similar to the Bite-n-Chew Tip, but with a hollow center so that you can put puréed foods (applesauce, yogurt, etc.) inside the tip for functional biting & chewing practice. Once you bite down on the tip, you get 'rewarded' with a taste of food.
Spoon Tip - Great for feeding therapy and mealtimes, these attachments turn the Z-Vibe into a vibrating spoon! The smooth, gentle vibration can help "wake up" the mouth and decrease aversions. The textured version has bumps on the bottom of the spoon bowl to help stimulate the tongue and lower lip, and to help encourage the transition from puréed to more solid foods. The hard Spoon Tip is rigid, like a regular spoon. The soft Spoon Tip is flexible (still firm enough to hold food, but flexible enough to be gentle on the teeth if someone bites down on the spoon.
Tongue Tip - This tip can be used as a traditional tongue scraper to help establish good oral care. It can also be used to help establish the concept of tongue lateralization and elevation (hold the Tongue Tip vertically in front of the mouth and ask the individual to put the tip of their tongue inside the hole, then guide the tongue from side to side or up and down). You can also place the Tongue Tip flat on top of the tongue to provide input to a large surface area of the tongue (this tip has the largest "footprint" surface-area-wise).
Popette Tip - This tip attachment is an adaptor that lets you use lollipops with the Z-Vibe. Just twist the Popette Tip into the Z-Vibe handle, then press a lollipop into the Popette Tip. Lollipops are a fun way to get kids interested in sensory oral motor exercises.
Brush Tips - The soft version has gentle bristles for gum massage; the hard version has firmer bristles closer to that of a traditional toothbrush. These can be used to help get orally sensitive individuals more comfortable with oral care, so that they can eventually use regular toothbrushes, be more comfortable going to the dentist, etc.
Pencil - This attachment turns your Z-Vibe into a vibrating pencil! The vibration of the Z-Vibe is very smooth, so it doesn't create squiggly lines. Instead, it can help increase focus by providing more sensory input and awareness to the hand.
Pen - This attachment turns your Z-Vibe into a vibrating pen.
Crayon - And this attachment turns your Z-Vibe into a vibrating crayon.
Brick Tip - This tip attachment has large bumps on one side and small bumps on the other side for lots of varying sensory input while biting & chewing. It comes in 3 toughness levels for mild to moderate to avid chewing.
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