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SafeStraw™

    SafeStraw™

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    SafeStraw™

    $10.95
    SKU# SafeStraw

    Make drinking fluids safer and easier with the innovative SafeStraw™ drinking aid. It prevents aspiration and choking and is the ideal adaptive straw for dysphagia and other oral motor or oropharyngeal challenges. Use Thin SafeStraw (White) for thin water-like liquids. Use Thick SafeStraw (Blue) for nectar-thickened liquids only.

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    If 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.

    Does 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.

    PLEASE 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.

    For health and safety reasons, these are non-returnable and cannot be exchanged.


    Features

    • Delivers approximately 6.2 milliliters (about 1 teaspoon) per suck
    • Disassembles for easy cleaning with hot water and soap
    • The SafeStraw provides a limited bolus size by use of a fluid chamber, a one-way valve
    • When the fluid travels through the chamber to the straw, the float rises
    • Help individuals with dysphagia and/or deficient oropharyngeal or oral motor skills drink safely.
    • Cuts down on manually controlling liquid intake by squeezing a straw or spoon feeding.
    •  Assists with oral motor control when swallowing liquids
    • Fits in a variety of drinking containers, including caps and bottles
    • Top-rack dishwasher safe

    Specs

    • Thin Liquid SafeStraw is white with a white plastic float
    • Thick Liquid SafeStraw is blue with a silver weighted float
    • Thick Liquid SafeStraw should be used with nectar thick liquids only
    • One drinking straw included
    • Made in the U.S
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    SKU# SafeStraw

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I drink pop (soda, coke) with the SafeStraw?
    No, the SafeStraw is designed for use with thin, water-like liquids, or nectar-thickened liquids. The SafeStraw is ineffective when used with carbonated beverages or honey-thickened liquids. 
     
    Can the SafeStraw be cleaned?
    Yes. The SafeStraw disassembles for easy cleaning with hot water and soap or in the top rack of a non-industrial dishwasher.
     
    Does the SafeStraw come with a drinking straw?
    We include one drinking straw with your order. Any 1/4" drinking straw will fit the tapered end of the SafeStraw device.