ARK’s Grabber® is the original and most popular chew tool. The Grabber is soft and chewy, perfect for mild chewers and/or as an oral motor tool for individuals with low oral tone / jaw strength. Use it to exercise the lips, tongue, cheeks, and especially the jaw, allowing the mouth to learn and grow strong through oral exploration.
It can also be used:
-As an oral fidget for sensory seekers craving stimulation and proprioceptive input
-As a safe alternative to chewing on hands, knuckles, shirts, pencils, etc.
-As an alternative to tooth-grinding and/or thumb-sucking
-To help decrease oral defensiveness and food aversions
-To practice biting/chewing without the risk of choking
-To build oral strength, mobility, and control
-To satisfy the urge to chew for individuals who are fed through a g-tube
ARK manufactures the Grabber® in the USA! It’s constructed out of medical grade, FDA compliant materials that contain NO lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex. It’s also molded out of one solid piece of material with no holes or crevices that could harbor saliva or bacteria.
**Caution: although these chew tools are made out of sturdy, medical grade materials, they are not indestructible. Some individuals (particularly those with heavy oral needs and aggressive biting/chewing) may be able to damage the tools. How long they last may depend on the oral sensory needs of the child as well as other variables. Please supervise at all times and replace if necessary when the item shows signs of wear and tear. For a tougher version of the Grabber, check out the XT and XXT options.