{"product_id":"ark-therapeutic-baby-guitar-oral-motor-chew","title":"ARK Therapeutic - Baby Guitar Oral Motor Chew","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle hands, big sensory discoveries!\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Early Oral Motor Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baby Guitar features two distinct chewing areas for different oral motor activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Loop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured Stem:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Colour-Coded Firmness Levels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft – Red, Magenta and Dark Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm – Lime Green, Teal and Hot Pink:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firmer while remaining chewy and pliable, providing increased resistance during biting and chewing activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Baby Guitar is sold individually. Select your preferred colour and firmness level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOral motor chew tool designed for babies aged 5 months and older\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages early biting, chewing and oral sensory exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth loop for front-gum chewing activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort textured stem for chewing in the molar area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised bumps and ridges provide additional tactile sensory input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in two colour-coded firmness levels: Soft and Firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from medical-grade elastomer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in ARK Therapeutic's own factory in Columbia, South Carolina, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for use by parents and therapists with direct adult supervision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDevelopmental Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOral Motor Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guided biting and chewing activities may help develop jaw movement and strengthen the muscles involved in oral motor skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Chewing Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e The smooth loop and short stem provide different opportunities to practise controlled biting and chewing movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The contrasting smooth and textured surfaces offer varied tactile experiences for babies exploring sensations through their mouths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJaw Strength and Coordination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated, gently guided jaw movements may help support the development of chewing strength and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Motor Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holding and manipulating the guitar-shaped chew provides opportunities to practise grasping and hand-to-mouth coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARK Therapeutic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby Guitar Oral Motor Chew Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medical-grade elastomer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12cm high x 7.6cm wide x 1cm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmness Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft or Firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 months+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash or top-rack dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Baby Guitar chew tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Safety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect adult supervision is required at all times.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ARK Baby Guitar is intended for supervised oral motor and sensory activities and should not be left with a baby for independent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly inspect the chew tool and replace it at the first sign of wear. 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