ARK’s Lip Blok 3 Size Kit

ARK’s Lip Blok® 3 Size Combo Pack – Three Standard Oral Motor Tool Kit

ARK's Lip Blok® mouthpieces are a simple yet effective oral motor tool. They naturally exercise the mouth muscles to discourage tongue-thrusting, promote tongue retraction, and correct overall tongue positioning. They also prevent individuals from biting the straw or putting it too far into their mouths. Simply press them into the top of a straw, and drink! Lip Bloks are often recommended by Speech or Occupational Therapists, as part of a program to improve oral motor tone and control (please ask your healthcare professional for advice).

Standard Lip Bloks are available in three different lengths – Yellow 3/4” (1.9cm) long, Dark Blue 1/2” (1.2cm) long and Teal 1/4” (0.7cm) long. For the best results, start with the longest (Yellow) length. Once the individual becomes accustomed to that length, switch to the middle (Dark Blue) length and then finally to the shortest (Teal).

This hierarchy slowly teaches individuals to put less and less of the straw into their mouths. When only 1⁄4” length is inside the mouth, fluid is deposited in the front of the mouth which is easier to manage and less likely to cause coughing or aspiration. With shorter lengths, you also get a better oral motor workout, as the tongue retracts more, the lips seal better, and the cheeks have more tension.

This Combo Pack contains one of each Standard Lip Blok (Yellow, Dark Blue and Teal)

Standard Lip Blok – Fits standard plastic drinking straws and ARK’s Flexible Tubing Straws (tightly)

Lip Bloks are not suitable for wide plastic straws or paper straws

Straws, cups, and accessories are sold separately

ARK Lip Blok Mouthpieces are made from medical grade materials - Free from BPA, latex, lead, phthalates and PVC

Please note – this product is not a toy and should always be used under adult supervision