ARK Therapeutic - Baby Guitar Oral Motor Chew

Little hands, big sensory discoveries! The ARK Therapeutic Baby Guitar is a specially designed oral motor chew tool that encourages early biting, chewing and sensory exploration. Shaped like a miniature guitar, it combines a smooth, easy-to-hold loop with a short textured stem to provide different chewing experiences for developing little mouths.

Designed to help parents and therapists support babies in the early stages of oral development, the Baby Guitar can be used to encourage jaw movement and practise biting and chewing skills. Its guitar-inspired design features raised bumps and ridges that provide additional tactile input, making it a useful tool for teething babies and sensory-seeking toddlers.

Designed for Early Oral Motor Development

The Baby Guitar features two distinct chewing areas for different oral motor activities:

• Smooth Loop: The rounded loop can be positioned between the front gums to encourage gentle biting and chewing movements. Its shape also makes it easy for little hands to grasp.
• Textured Stem: The short extension can be positioned between the molar area to provide targeted chewing opportunities, while its raised bumps and ridges offer additional sensory input.

With adult guidance, gently encouraging the jaw to open and close on either section provides opportunities to practise oral motor movements. According to ARK Therapeutic, these activities may help strengthen the mouth muscles involved in later feeding and speech skills.

Two Colour-Coded Firmness Levels

The ARK Baby Guitar is available in two firmness levels, allowing parents and therapists to select the chewing resistance that best suits the child's needs:

• Soft – Red, Magenta and Dark Blue: Soft, flexible and chewy with plenty of give. This gentler option provides minimal resistance and is suitable for those who prefer a softer chewing experience.
• Firm – Lime Green, Teal and Hot Pink: Firmer while remaining chewy and pliable, providing increased resistance during biting and chewing activities.

Each Baby Guitar is sold individually. Select your preferred colour and firmness level.

Features

• Oral motor chew tool designed for babies aged 5 months and older
• Encourages early biting, chewing and oral sensory exploration
• Smooth loop for front-gum chewing activities
• Short textured stem for chewing in the molar area
• Raised bumps and ridges provide additional tactile sensory input
• Available in two colour-coded firmness levels: Soft and Firm
• Made from medical-grade elastomer
• Manufactured in ARK Therapeutic's own factory in Columbia, South Carolina, USA
• Easy to clean by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher
• Suitable for use by parents and therapists with direct adult supervision

Developmental Benefits

• Oral Motor Development: Guided biting and chewing activities may help develop jaw movement and strengthen the muscles involved in oral motor skills.
• Early Chewing Skills: The smooth loop and short stem provide different opportunities to practise controlled biting and chewing movements.
• Sensory Exploration: The contrasting smooth and textured surfaces offer varied tactile experiences for babies exploring sensations through their mouths.
• Jaw Strength and Coordination: Repeated, gently guided jaw movements may help support the development of chewing strength and control.
• Fine Motor Exploration: Holding and manipulating the guitar-shaped chew provides opportunities to practise grasping and hand-to-mouth coordination.

Product Specifications

• Brand: ARK Therapeutic
• Product: Baby Guitar Oral Motor Chew Tool
• Material: Medical-grade elastomer
• Dimensions: Approximately 12cm high x 7.6cm wide x 1cm thick
• Stem Length: Approximately 1.9cm
• Firmness Options: Soft or Firm
• Recommended Age: 5 months+
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Cleaning: Hand wash or top-rack dishwasher safe
• Quantity: 1 Baby Guitar chew tool

Important Safety Information

Direct adult supervision is required at all times. The ARK Baby Guitar is intended for supervised oral motor and sensory activities and should not be left with a baby for independent use.

Regularly inspect the chew tool and replace it at the first sign of wear. When using the Baby Guitar as part of an oral motor or feeding therapy program, follow the guidance of your child's qualified healthcare professional.