{"product_id":"safestraw","title":"SafeStraw","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you need to prevent aspiration while drinking, look no further. The SafeStraw is the best in its class for adaptive straws for dysphagia. The SafeStraw drinking aid uses a small fluid chamber with a one-way valve and a \"float\" to regulate how much fluid is sucked through the straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes drinking with a straw help with dysphagia? Yes, it can, but it's better to use a specialized straw. How do you use a SafeStraw? The same way you’d use a regular one. However, this volume-limiting straw makes drinking easier for individuals with difficulty swallowing; SafeStraw delivers approximately 6.2 milliliters, or about one teaspoon, per sip. The float reaches the top of the chamber and closes it off to prevent from receiving more fluid. Once the float has reached the bottom of the chamber, they can safely draw another batch of fluid. and comes in two versions for both regular and thickened liquids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: SafeStraw is designed for use with thin, water-like liquids, or nectar-thickened liquids. Use with carbonated beverages, or honey thickened will render the SafeStraw ineffective for limiting the volume of consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor health and safety reasons, these are non-returnable and cannot be exchanged.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers approximately 6.2 milliliters (about 1 teaspoon) per suck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisassembles for easy cleaning with hot water and soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe SafeStraw provides a limited bolus size by use of a fluid chamber, a one-way valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the fluid travels through the chamber to the straw, the float rises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp individuals with dysphagia and\/or deficient oropharyngeal or oral motor skills drink safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuts down on manually controlling liquid intake by squeezing a straw or spoon feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Assists with oral motor control when swallowing liquids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits in a variety of drinking containers, including caps and bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-rack dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin Liquid SafeStraw is white with a white plastic float\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick Liquid SafeStraw is blue with a silver weighted float\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick Liquid SafeStraw should be used with nectar thick liquids only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne drinking straw included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the U.S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bionix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48662522626325,"sku":"SafeStraw","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4583\/1189\/files\/SafeStraw-01_cbe96f6d-f1d2-4dce-8538-fc9e7ffae524.jpg?v=1774620388","url":"https:\/\/especialneeds.com\/products\/safestraw","provider":"eSpecial Needs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}