Key features

• •Made in the USA!
• •Teach straw drinking - skip sippy cups altogether!
• •Sippy cups can cause speech & dental problems later on, whereas straws promote correct oral posture
• •Comes with a special valve that keeps fluid at the top of the straw - perfect for beginners or kids with oral motor difficulties / a weak suck, as only a small amount of effort is required to take a sip. You can also squeeze the friendly bear's belly to assist drinking. For individuals who tend to take too much fluid at a time, the Select-Flow Valve also slows the flow of fluid, allowing for smaller, more manageable sips that lower the risk of coughing/choking. If a restricted flow is not necessary, or if you would like to increase the flow for easier drinking, simply trim the tapered end with a pair of scissors (as shown in the second picture)
• •PLEASE NOTE: this Basic version of the bear bottle kit comes with REGULAR drinking straws. We offer a Basic version of the kit as a more affordable option for those who don't want/need any extra accessories other than the Bottle, valve, and regular straws. If you are looking for the Bear that comes with the extra accessories (a tubing straw and Lip Blok), please check out the ULTRA version of this kit here: http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Bottle-Teach-Straw-Drinking/dp/B00H3V1RUG/ref=pd_sim_ba_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0GNT87301F1TDBAXJBTV