Honey Bear Replacement Straw

Therapy Goals

• Support therapeutic straw drinking activities targeting tongue retraction and graded tongue movement as part of the TalkTools Straw Kit hierarchy.
• Build controlled lip pressure and active lip rounding around the straw for improved oral seal during straw drinking.
• Facilitate graded and controlled liquid flow during straw-based feeding therapy.
• Maintain uninterrupted access to therapeutic straw drinking tools by providing a safe, hygienic replacement option for ongoing therapy.

Key Benefits

• Surgical-grade flexible tubing is safe, durable, and appropriate for therapeutic oral use.
• Two size options: Original (8 in) and Small (6 in) to accommodate different Honey Bear cup configurations and client needs.
• Latex-free, BPA-free, and phthalate-free for safe use with children and adults.
• FDA-approved for oral usage.
• Affordable replacement option that maintains therapeutic straw drinking programs without requiring full cup replacement.

Ideal for:

• Clients using the TalkTools Honey Bear cup for therapeutic straw drinking.
• Children and adults working on tongue retraction and controlled straw drinking in feeding therapy.
• Speech-language pathologists and feeding therapists implementing the TalkTools Straw Kit hierarchy.
• Caregivers maintaining therapeutic feeding equipment for home-based practice.
• Private practice, school-based, early intervention, and home settings.

What’s Included

• 1 x Honey Bear Replacement Straw (Original 8 in or Small 6 in; selected at time of purchase)

Product Details

Sizes available	Original (8 in) and Small (6 in).
Material	Flexible surgical-grade tubing.
Compatible with	TalkTools Honey Bear cup (sold separately).
Safety	Latex-free, BPA-free, phthalate-free; FDA-approved for oral usage.

Care Instructions

• Before first use: Wash thoroughly with warm water and mild soap; rinse well and allow to dry.
• After each use: Clean straw thoroughly using a pipe cleaner or straw brush with mild soap and warm water; rinse and allow to air dry completely.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners inside or outside the straw.
• Assign one straw per client for hygienic use; do not share straws between clients.
• Inspect before each use; replace immediately at the first sign of discoloration, brittleness, cracking, or damage.

Warning: Use with adult supervision at all times. Inspect the straw before every use and replace it immediately at the first sign of damage or deterioration.