If you have problems with swallowing, but have never seen a speech and language therapist, you are strongly advised to do so. Ideal for people with limited mobility or young children learning to drink, it also ensures the liquid in the cup is clearly visible. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Healthcare Pro is a trading name of Nottingham Rehab Limited. Promotes sensory, motor and brain development – Open cup trains hand-eye coordination in your baby as they learn how to drink from a rim through judging liquid levels and moving arms accordingly to deliver the liquid into their mouths.

People who have minimal hand and arm movement, or who have difficulty controlling the amount of fluid drawn up into their mouths, may be very dependent on a carer for help, with the consequence that they may no longer feel they are in control of when they can have a drink.These knives cut food using a rocking action rather than the conventional way of drawing the knife forwards and backwards over the food (which requires a fork to stabilise the food). If you have pain or stiffness in your neck, perhaps through arthritis, you may not be able to tilt your head forwards or backwards. Consider what is the best fastening system for you, whether the bib/apron pulls over the head, is tied, has a Velcro hook and loop system, a popper, or some other way of fixing. You can pay extra for an alternative item, so long as it does what the specific item prescribed would do.

It's also the perfect training cup, as it'll help babies transition from breastfeeding to drinking from a big cup. Services ranging from infant feeding and tongue tie division to health and wellbeing for pregnancy and beyond.BOTTLE FEEDING : Babies from the age of 6 months or earlier should be introduced to drinking from the DOIDY and the use of a bottle should be actively discouraged after the age of 12 months.

For anyone, whether able bodied or not, it is best to be sitting upright in a well-supported position. To give you a snapshot of what their jobs involve, Rachel Hutchinson, Clinical Services Director, is on hand to tell you more. HEALTHY SKILLS – Drinking from the Doidy Cup encourages good oral movements and helps to develop chewing skills as the jaw, tongue and mouth muscles are used. You may have an equipment demonstration centre near you where you can visit to view and try out different equipment. Equipment of this type is often expensive and an assessment may well be necessary to determine which system best meets individual needs.Look for retailers who are members of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), which means that they adhere to the organisation’s code of practice. In addition to having difficulty maintaining a continuous and strong grip on the cup, a person with reduced sensation in their hands may need to observe more closely what they are doing, because automatic feedback from receptors in their hands is unreliable.

So instead of a double trip from them to us and then to you, we've saved a journey - helping to minimise the carbon footprint. If your needs are at a lower level, the local authority must still provide you with information and advice about alternative services or resources which could help you. People with dementia often experience difficulties with eating and drinking, although everyone will be different.You may be asked to describe your difficulties over the phone so that social services can direct you to the most appropriate service or professional. What works for back pain can vary from person to person and what type of back pain is affecting them. Some mugs come with their own lids with straws, and straw holder are available to make sure the straw stays in the right position. If you have someone who helps you, they can have a carers' assessment to see if they also need support to continue in their caring role. Babies as young as 6 mths find the two handled cup easy to hold and use, but with Mum's help the cup can be used from birth.