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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?  . . 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! . . 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?  . . 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 :-) .  . It does sound like our&nbs …
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