ARK’s Every Lip Blok Combo Pack

ARK’s Every Lip Blok® Combo Pack – Three Standard and Two Flexible Mouthpieces

ARK's Lip Blok® mouthpieces are a simple yet effective oral motor tool. They naturally exercise the mouth muscles to discourage tongue-thrusting, promote tongue retraction, and correct overall tongue positioning. They also prevent individuals from biting the straw or putting it too far into their mouths. Simply press them into the top of a straw, and drink! Lip Bloks are often recommended by Speech or Occupational Therapists, as part of a program to improve oral motor tone and control (please ask your healthcare professional for advice).

Standard Lip Bloks are available in three different lengths – Yellow 3/4” (1.9cm) long, Blue 1/2” (1.2cm) long and Turquoise 1/4” (0.7cm) long. For the best results, start with the longest (Yellow) length. Once the individual becomes accustomed to that length, switch to the middle (Blue) length and then finally to the shortest (Turquoise). Alternatively, start with a Flexible Lip Blok® (Orange or Magenta) and gradually trim the stem over time.

This hierarchy slowly teaches individuals to put less and less of the straw into their mouths. When only 1⁄4” length is inside the mouth, fluid is deposited in the front of the mouth where it is easier to manage and less likely to cause coughing or aspiration. With shorter lengths, you also get a better oral motor workout, as the tongue retracts more, the lips seal better, and the cheeks have more tension.

This Combo Pack contains one of each Standard Lip Blok (Yellow, Blue and Turquoise) and two Flexible Lip Bloks (Magenta and Orange)

Standard Lip Blok – Fits standard plastic drinking straws and ARK’s Flexible Tubing Straws (tightly)

Flexible Lip Blok – Fits standard plastic drinking straws only

Lip Bloks are not suitable for wide plastic straws or paper straws

Straws, cups, and accessories are sold separately

ARK Lip Blok Mouthpieces are made from medical grade materials - Free from BPA, latex, lead, phthalates and PVC

Please note – this product is not a toy and should always be used under adult supervision