ARK Select-Flow Valves

ARK's Select-Flow Valves™ make drinking easier for beginners, individuals with oral motor difficulties, and those who tend to aspirate or have difficulties generating and maintaining suction. It's uniquely designed to control the direction of fluid - liquid flows up into the straw, but does not flow back down. Because fluid stays at the top of the straw, each subsequent sip requires less effort. It also reduces the air ingested, so users experience less coughing and choking while consuming more fluids.

Simply push the tapered end of the valve into the bottom of a straw, and you're good to go! For individuals who tend to take too much fluid at a time, the Select-Flow Valves™ also slows the flow of fluid, allowing for smaller, more manageable sips that lower the risk of coughing and choking. If a restricted flow is not necessary, simply trim the tapered end with a pair of scissors to increase the flow. Recommended for use with the Cip-Kup™, Sip-Tip®, or Bear Bottle, as these cup sets let you "help" fluid up the straw for the initial sip.

If you're using thickened liquids, in general for most thickener brands, the "nectar" consistency is best. If you trim the tapered end of the valve to open up the flow, the "honey" consistency will work but will be harder to suck through the straw. "Pudding" is too thick and will not work at all. These valves are not recommended for carbonated beverages.

Each valve should be flushed with warm soapy water immediately after each use to prolong its life.

Caution: contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard; please directly supervise at all times.

Features

• Tapered end valve that minimizes amount of liquid taken in at once
• Innovative design that prevents liquid from flowing back down into the cup

Specs

• Made in the USA
• Sold in a 3-pack
• FDA compliant, no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex
• Measures approximately 1.75" in length
• Dishwasher-safe
• Compatible with most standard drinking straws measuring .25" in diameter