{"product_id":"sippin-bear-drinking-aid","title":"Spark Sensory Solutions Sippin' Bear Drinking Aid E10994 - Oral Motor Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Spark Sensory Solutions Sippin' Bear Drinking Aid (SKU: E10994) is a beloved, therapist-trusted adaptive drinking cup designed to support infants, toddlers, and young children who are learning to drink from a straw or developing oral motor skills. With its friendly bear shape and gentle squeeze design, the Sippin' Bear makes straw drinking accessible for children with oral motor delay, autism spectrum disorder, and Down syndrome — without the hyperextension that traditional cups can cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA tried-and-true tool used by speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists for decades, the Sippin' Bear allows caregivers to control liquid flow with a gentle squeeze, helping children initiate sucking and master the suck-swallow-breathe sequence at their own pace. Whether used as a therapeutic training tool or an everyday drinking cup, the Sippin' Bear is the cutest, most effective way to build oral motor confidence in young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle Squeeze Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows caregivers to control liquid flow, helping children initiate sucking and practice the suck-swallow-breathe sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Bite-Resistant Straws Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, durable tubing that is difficult to crush, designed for children who bite or chew on straws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBPA-Free \u0026amp; Latex-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe, non-toxic, allergy-conscious materials appropriate for infants and young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Washable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to clean and maintain for daily therapeutic and home use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates Hyperextension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straw drinking position promotes proper head and neck alignment during feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with one cap for spill-free storage and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdorable Bear Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Child-friendly appearance encourages engagement and reduces mealtime anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTherapeutic Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sippin' Bear is a staple tool in oral motor therapy programs for children with feeding difficulties, low oral tone, and speech delays. Speech-language pathologists use the squeeze cup to provide graded liquid flow during straw drinking training, allowing children to experience success while building the oral motor strength and coordination needed for independent drinking. For children with autism, Down syndrome, and oral motor delay, the Sippin' Bear provides a safe, controlled, and motivating way to develop essential feeding and communication-related oral motor skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–6) learning to drink from a straw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren with oral motor delay (OMD), autism (ASD), or Down syndrome (DS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeech-language pathology and occupational therapy feeding programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren with low oral tone, swallowing difficulties, or speech delays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome use by caregivers supporting children with feeding challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e E10994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spark Sensory Solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 bite-resistant straws and 1 cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e BPA-free, latex-free plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Shipping | In Stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infants (0–2), Toddlers (2–4), Early Childhood (4–6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e For health and hygiene reasons, this product cannot be returned or exchanged once opened.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Spark Sensory Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48662550675733,"sku":"E10994","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4583\/1189\/files\/E10994-a.jpg?v=1774621573","url":"https:\/\/especialneeds.com\/products\/sippin-bear-drinking-aid","provider":"eSpecial Needs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}