Using Chew Tools in Oral Motor / Feeding Therapy
30th Jul 2017
Most people know the Grabber, Y-Chew, and Guitar as non-food chewing tools that provide a safe alternative to nail biting, chewing on pencils, etc.
But did you know they can also be used to work on lots of different oral motor / feeding therapy goals?
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Here are some of our favorite ways to incorporate the Grabber, Y-Chew, and/or Guitar into your oral motor / fe
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Transitioning off of / Replacing the Binkie or Pacifier
2nd Jun 2017
Question: I just bought your brick chewie for my son, who chews up all his clothing! But I'm wondering - I'm having a terrible time getting my 2 year old daughter to give up her binkie - do you think that one of your chewies would work to replace them too? Have they ever been used in this way? Thanks so much!
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Great question! People of all ages use
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Alternatives for Nail Biting
26th Apr 2017
Question: My five-year-old has recently started biting his fingernails. I came across your site when trying to find a way to switch him away from that habit. I also bite my nails so I'd be interested in something for me too. Do you have any recommended products we should try?
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We do! A lot of people (both kids and adults) use our chew tools as a safe substitute for nail
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Can't Eat by Mouth, but Still Want/Need to Chew?
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 21st Apr 2017
Question: I’m a therapist searching for a product for an older woman with intellectual disabilities. She loves food and drink, but it’s not an option to drink and eat all day. So we’re looking for a safe way to her to chew without actually eating. I was thinking about your grabbers? What do you think? Hope you can help me :-)
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It does sound like our&nbs
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