The Grabber oral motor tool is designed with a P-shaped handle, featuring an easy-to-grip loop and an extended stem to facilitate access to the back molars. It incorporates three distinct textures—smooth, circular bumps, and rectangular bumps—mimicking the sensory experience of real food. This tool is beneficial for individuals with sensory processing challenges, as it helps desensitize the oral cavity, reduce oral defensiveness, and support the progression from puréed to more textured foods. It also encourages safe non-food chewing, promoting oral motor development and sensory integration.
The Grabber can also be used in various ways, including:
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- As an oral fidget for sensory seekers craving stimulation and proprioceptive input
- As a safe alternative to chewing on hands, knuckles, shirts, pencils, etc.
- To reduce tooth grinding and thumb-sucking
- To address oral defensiveness and food aversions
- To practice biting and chewing without the risk of choking
- To improve jaw strength, stability, and oral motor skills
- To build oral strength, mobility, and control
- To satisfy the urge to chew for individuals who are fed through a G-tube
Toughness levels:
- Standard (Purple) – These are the softest ones with the most “squishiness” and “give” to them. Recommended for mild chewers and/or beginners practicing biting/chewing skills
- Very Firm / XXT (Green) – XXT stands for “Xtra Xtra Tough,” recommended for more avid chewing. These are the most firm and provide the most resistance to the jaw. No chew tool is indestructible, but these are very tough.
Caution: This product is not a toy. Recommended for children 3 years and up. Although these chew tools are sturdy and durable, no chew tool is indestructible. Wear/tear may be expected given the nature of the intended use. How long they last is typically equal to the amount and intensity of the chewing, as well as other variables (such as jaw strength, stress/anxiety levels, if other sensory strategies are in place, etc.). While for some people a chew tool will last forever, for others with heavy/aggressive oral needs, they may go through it very quickly. Please supervise at all times, regularly inspect the chew, and replace if necessary if the item shows signs of wear and tear.