{"product_id":"ark-therapeutic-select-flow-valve-for-controlled-straw-drinking-3-pack","title":"ARK Therapeutic - Select-Flow Valve™ for Controlled Straw Drinking (3 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ARK's Select-Flow Valve™ packs make drinking easier for beginners and\/or individuals with oral motor difficulties. It's uniquely designed to control the direction of fluid - liquid flows up into the straw, but does not flow back down. Because fluid stays at the top of the straw, each subsequent sip requires less effort. It also reduces the air ingested, so users experience less coughing and choking while consuming more fluids. Highly recommended for individuals who tend to aspirate or have difficulties generating and maintaining suction (a weak suck). Simply push the tapered end of the valve into the bottom of a straw, and you're set to go!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For individuals who tend to take too much fluid at a time, the Select-Flow Valve™ packs also slow the flow of fluid, allowing for smaller, more manageable sips that lower the risk of coughing\/choking. If a restricted flow is not necessary, simply trim the tapered end with a pair of scissors to increase the flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese valves are not quite disposable, but they are not \"forever\" valves either. They cannot be taken apart for thorough cleaning, so eventually they will need to be replaced with enough use. Flushing the valve immediately after each use with warm soapy water will help prolong the life of the valve. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"usa-flag.jpg\" class=\"flag\" height=\"18\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2374\/3367\/files\/usa-flag_9247b7d6-f818-471f-bd09-82760afd732b.jpg?v=1773744364\" title=\"usa-flag.jpg\" width=\"25\"\u003e Made in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFDA compliant, no lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, or latex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately 1.75\" in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in a pack of 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for carbonated beverages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for thin liquids (water, milk, juice without pulp, etc).  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're using thickened liquids, in general for most thickener brands: \"nectar\" consistency works fine.  If you trim the tapered end of the valve to open up the flow, \"honey\" will work but will be harder to suck through the straw.  \"Pudding\" does not work, as it's too thick to drink through even a regular straw without a valve.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits in the bottom of most standard\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edrinking straws\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeasuring .25\" in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for use with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCip-Kup™,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSip-Tip®, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBear Bottle, as these cup sets let you \"help\" fluid up the straw for the initial sip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese valves are not quite disposable, but they are not \"forever\" valves either.  They cannot be taken apart for thorough cleaning, so eventually they will need to be replaced with enough use.  Flushing the valve immediately after each use with warm soapy water will help prolong the life of the valve.  For a lifetime forever valve, see the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePremium One-Way Valve \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"triangle.jpeg\" class=\"flag\" height=\"18\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2374\/3367\/files\/triangle_f567c1b9-595f-4a3b-a130-8454bd8cd082.jpg?v=1773744365\" title=\"triangle.jpeg\" width=\"20\"\u003e Caution: contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard; please directly supervise at all times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARK Therapeutics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213577089159,"sku":"SFV3AW","price":11.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2374\/3367\/files\/ark_select_flow_drinking_valve__77167.1580326437__36289.1729167954.1280.1280.jpg?v=1773744407","url":"https:\/\/petitenfant.com.au\/products\/ark-therapeutic-select-flow-valve-for-controlled-straw-drinking-3-pack","provider":"Petit Enfant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}