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		<title>What are the alternatives to plastic straws?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What are the alternatives to plastic straws for disabled people and should you make a switch? It won’t have escaped your attention that plastic straws have been in the headlines throughout 2018. With the seas full of plastic particles, and sea life choking to death around the world on the discarded remains of our consumer [&#8230;]</p>
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<h1>What are the alternatives to plastic straws for disabled people and should you make a switch?</h1>
<p><em><strong>It won’t have escaped your attention that plastic straws have been in the headlines throughout 2018. With the seas full of plastic particles, and sea life choking to death around the world on the discarded remains of our consumer culture, attention has moved on from plastic carrier bags and onto the humble drinking straw. In England alone it is estimated that some 4.6 billion of them are disposed of each year. Ahead of EU legislation coming into effect, they are likely to be banned – and some major food retailers, including the likes of McDonald’s and Starbucks, have already announced their intention to stop using single use plastic straws in favour of biodegradable cardboard.</strong></em></p>
<p>This is great news for sea life, but potentially much worse news for many disabled people, for whom the alternatives are not always practical – and in some cases actively dangerous.</p>
<p>For example, metal straws are often touted as an environmentally friendly alternative to single use plastic straws, as they can be cleaned for re-use over and over. However, many people live with conditions that render them impractical. Anyone suffering from a condition where seizures are a potential problem – such as epilepsy – are at risk of damage to their mouths from <a href="https://amzn.to/2Xe7mmu" rel="nofollow"><u>stainless steel metal straws</u></a>, for example.  Glass straws are also available and whilst they may be better for ensuring that they are clean on reuse, they may break and cause injury and are not recommended. Moreover, metal and <a href="https://amzn.to/2EaVNER" rel="nofollow"><u>paper straws</u></a> alike are not flexible, which is a major problem for people with mobility or posture issues.<br />
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<p>Then there are the basic issues of hygiene. It is very well to say that straws are ‘reusable’ but that reuse must follow washing. For people caring for someone reliant on semi-solid foods, washing something as fiddly as a straw is not necessarily an easy job.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-2735 size-medium" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/straws-300x200.jpg" alt="plastic straws " width="300" height="200" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/straws-300x200.jpg 300w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/straws-768x512.jpg 768w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/straws.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>The biodegradable alternatives such as paper straws also pose a set of problems: even for non-disabled users, it is easy for the straw to turn to mush if a drink isn’t drunk quickly enough, or if chewed a little too much. For disabled users who may take a little longer to drink or who may have dexterity problems, this issue is magnified. The side effects might not be severe in themselves, but there is trouble enough eating through a straw as it is, without the added problem of finding it blocked or turning to pulp in your mouth.</p>
<p>It is true that alternatives are available – such as <a href="https://amzn.to/2X2gTNe" rel="nofollow"><u>these silicon straws</u></a>, which offer flexibility and safety – but they also cost a relatively large sum, and while on paper they are infinitely rewashable, we all know that in real life keeping specialist equipment clean isn’t easy and real world lifespans are not often as advertised.</p>
<h2>Other specialist straws</h2>
<p>There are other specialist products for other conditions – such as <a href="https://amzn.to/2IfNFao" rel="nofollow"><u>straws with one-way valves</u></a> . One way valve straws allow you to suck and stop without losing the air pressure that keeps the liquid in the straw and are therefore useful for people who cannot suck very strongly or consistently. (We have discussed these before on a <a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/one-way-valve-straws/">previous post</a>). These are often plastic anyway and whether they will be exempt from a future ban is yet to be known. They carry an even greater price overhead, and come with the same issues around hygiene as the alternatives.</p>
<h2>The argument for disabled people continuing to use plastic straws</h2>
<p>To put things in perspective, the price of a single pack of silicon straws would be enough to buy almost two thousand <a href="https://amzn.to/2SAjGyC" rel="nofollow"><u>single use plastic straws</u></a>. Would those same pack of silicon straws last for 2000 meals and drinks? Maybe, but perhaps not&#8230;..</p>
<p>Perhaps the best way to consider this analogy would be rubber gloves. While it is possible to buy well-made, washable and reusable gloves, almost all healthcare now involved single use rubber or plastic gloves, for all the same reasons: they offer the best balance of hygiene and convenience. Yet in the current climate of panic, nobody seems to be suggesting that healthcare professionals stop using them.</p>
<p>We are all on the same side in wanting a solution to end plastic pollution in the oceans, but that cannot come at any cost. The dignity and safety of disabled people must still be considered, and in the rush towards a blanket ban it is important not to lose sight of these basic human needs and the large, often unheard, minority of disabled people for whom they are small part of living with dignity and independence.</p>
<div id="attachment_2743" style="width: 558px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tanni.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2743" class="size-full wp-image-2743" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tanni.png" alt="screen shot of BBC website with Tanni in front of the Houses of Parliament and a headline &quot;Plastic Straw ban disadvantages disabled people, says paralympian&quot;" width="548" height="470" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tanni.png 548w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tanni-300x257.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-2743" class="wp-caption-text">Baroness Thompson on the BBC news when a ban was proposed.</p></div>
<p>Baroness Tanni Grey-Thomson <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-43485362">spoke out</a> when a ban was discussed in the UK :</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Disabled people will be seriously disadvantaged if we can&#8217;t find a proper alternative&#8221;.</p></blockquote>
<h1>Should you stock up?</h1>
<p>A ban on plastic straws of some sorts looks increasingly likely. It’s unlikely that you will never be able to get them from anywhere, but if a ban does come into force you might struggle to get hold of them for a while. We’d certainly recommend considering stocking up if that would impact your life  – especially when you can bulk hundreds (or even thousands) for relatively little money.</p>
<h1>Other Alternatives</h1>
<p>Our friends at <a href="http://sturdystraw.co.uk/">http://sturdystraw.co.uk/</a> sell a fantastic range of hygienic, bendable rubber straws – along with other accessories.</p>
<div id="attachment_2742" style="width: 508px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sturdy-starw.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2742" class="wp-image-2742 size-full" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sturdy-starw.png" alt="A man in a wheelchair showing a bottle with a plastic straw attached and the straw in a place he can reach it easily." width="498" height="465" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sturdy-starw.png 498w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sturdy-starw-300x280.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-2742" class="wp-caption-text">Mark developed sturdy straw and sells it from his <a href="https://www.sturdystraw.co.uk/drinking-aids-daily-living/sturdy-drinking-bottle-hands-free-drinking-aid?zenid=j4u56i8kq5f6i0eda4argv00j5">website</a>. It is position-able with a bendable rod and has accessories to make it work for you.</p></div>
<p>Another great thing to check out is the <a href="https://trabasack.com/products/hydrant-water-bottle/">Hydrant drinking system</a> &#8211; which comes with hanging clips and a bite valve to make drinking that bit easier.</p>
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<p>On a final note, one thing you should not feel is guilty if your situation requires you to use plastic straws. While the issue is a big deal in the media, there has to be recognition of the role that plastic straws play in the lives of many disabled people, and that other problems – such as disposable water bottles, non-recyclable packaging are far bigger in scale without attracting anything like the attention.</p>
<p>Many of us use disposable medical equipment in our daily lives because there isn&#8217;t a practical reusable alternative in that situation, I would argue that disabled people using plastic straws should be considered in the same way.</p>
<p>This video explains the whole issue (and is awesome!)</p>
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		<title>Stay Cool &#8211; Keep Cool Gadgets &#038; Ideas for keeping down the Temperature</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Stay Cool &#8211; gadgets and ideas for keeping down the temperature Keeping cool in warmer climes can be hard. Humans can regulate their own temperatures but when it’s really hot – we feel it! This can be even more of a problem when living with a disability, particularly one where you’re required to use a [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Stay Cool &#8211; gadgets and ideas for keeping down the temperature</h1>
<div style="width: 298px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://www.balthasars.com/family/aug_03c.html" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" " title="Keeping cool and in a fountain" src="http://www.balthasars.com/family/aug_03c_files/page28_14.jpg" alt="Girl in a fountain drinks" width="288" height="315" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Keeping cool and hydrated isn&#8217;t always this easy! Photo credit: http://www.balthasars.com/family/aug_03c.html</p></div>
<p>Keeping cool in warmer climes can be hard. Humans can regulate their own temperatures but when it’s really hot – we feel it! This can be even more of a problem when living with a disability, particularly one where you’re required to use a wheelchair or spend a lot of time sitting or lying down.</p>
<p>There are plenty of keep cool gadgets and common sense tips which can make getting out and about in the sun less stressful. Below we’ve collated our favourite products and some handy hints to keep in mind.</p>
<h2>The Danger of Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke</h2>
<p>Just looking at the <a href="http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-and-heatstroke/Pages/Introduction.aspx">NHS information</a> about these conditions shows how dangerous they can be. They can escalate quickly if not treated immediately. More than anything else they are completely preventable. Heatstroke is the more serious of the two conditions and can lead to severe complications including organ failure. Death is completely possible from severe heatstroke.</p>
<p>There are groups who are particularly at risk from heat stroke and exhaustion and they include the usual suspects such as young children and the elderly but also people who live with conditions which effect the kidneys, heart or circulatory system. Many disabilities make regulating body temperature more difficult and also specific medications such as beta blockers and antipsychotic drugs can make it harder for your body to fight heatstroke and exhaustion. Where these conditions are combined with sunburn, it can be very painful and distressing.</p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 1.5em;">Keep Cool Gadgets and Products</span></h2>
<p>Here we are looking at some of the most useful keep cool gadgets on the market.</p>
<div id="attachment_1771" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/drinking-aids-review-including-handsteady/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1771" class=" wp-image-1771 " src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/41AtSgowNWL.jpg" alt="Image of plastic helmet hats with holsters on the sides for holding cans of drink." width="300" height="206" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/41AtSgowNWL.jpg 500w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/41AtSgowNWL-300x205.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1771" class="wp-caption-text">Click this image for more drinking aids &#8211; serious ones!</p></div>
<h3>Drinking</h3>
<p>When it’s super-hot it’s important to stay hydrated and your number one friend here is <a href="https://trabasack.com/products/hydrant-water-bottle/" rel="nofollow">The Hydrant </a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=trabasackcouk-21&amp;l=as2&amp;o=2&amp;a=B006H4T93C" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" />. Even if you have limited use of your limbs or can’t hold a cup comfortable your Hydrant can be clipped somewhere safe and you can access it through the straw. There are plenty more <a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/drinking-aids-review-including-handsteady/">drinking aids</a> available which we’ve talked about before.</p>
<h3>Clothing</h3>
<div style="width: 386px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://disabledgear-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/asset/attachment/5731/Cool_Vest_Lite_Image.jpg" alt="Coolvest - Keep Cool Gadget" width="376" height="173" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Coolvest &#8211; Keep your Body Temp Down</p></div>
<p>There are specially designed items for keeping cool from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008EHCV4O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B008EHCV4O&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=trabasackcouk-21" rel="nofollow">specially designed scarves</a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=trabasackcouk-21&amp;l=as2&amp;o=2&amp;a=B008EHCV4O" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> which are activated by soaking in water to these innovative <a href="http://disabledgear.com/pages/cool-sport-body-cooling-vests-and-accessories" rel="nofollow">Coolvests</a>. Coolvests have been proven to regulate the body temperature which makes independent living easier. Coolvests have also been proven to be particularly beneficial to people living with Multiple Sclerosis who can find warmer temperatures particularly intolerable.</p>
<p>General tips to keep in mind when dressing for hotter weather include keeping an eye on the fit of clothes. Tight fitting clothes will become uncomfortable more quickly. Hats and breathable shoes should also be worn at all times to give air the chance to circulate and to protect your head from the heat. Clothes that are light in colour are also more likely to be comfortable as they naturally deflect the sun’s rays.</p>
<h3>Fans and AirCon</h3>
<div style="width: 170px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E0HHYAS/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B00E0HHYAS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=trabasackcouk-21"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: 0px;" src="http://ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00E0HHYAS&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=GB&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=trabasackcouk-21" alt="Air Con Keep Cool Gadget" width="160" height="160" border="0" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Trendy Portable Air Con Systems</p></div>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=trabasackcouk-21&amp;l=as2&amp;o=2&amp;a=B00E0HHYAS" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" />One of the most obvious options for keeping cool is through fans and air conditioners. There are a range of different air conditioners and fans on the market including <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DPJXXMA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=19450&amp;creativeASIN=B00DPJXXMA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=trabasackcouk-21" rel="nofollow">USB Hand Held Air Conditioner and Fans</a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=trabasackcouk-21&amp;l=as2&amp;o=2&amp;a=B00DPJXXMA" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" />. A personal fan or air conditioner can provide instant relief from the sun’s rays and portable versions can be stored easily in a bag out of the way without being too inconvenient and large.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 1.5em;">General Tips for Keeping Cool</span></p>
<p>The things we discuss below may seem like common sense but a little reminder never hurt anybody and there are a couple of ingenious tips you may not have thought of.</p>
<h3>Stay out of the Heat</h3>
<div id="attachment_1191" style="width: 325px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/?s=straws"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1191" class="size-full wp-image-1191 " title="uniflow straws" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/child_drinking_straw_uniflow.jpg" alt="Image of a brown-haired toddler in a sunny garden, drinking from a cup using a straw" width="315" height="315" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/child_drinking_straw_uniflow.jpg 315w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/child_drinking_straw_uniflow-150x150.jpg 150w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/child_drinking_straw_uniflow-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1191" class="wp-caption-text">Uniflow straws make drinking easier &#8211; click this image for details.</p></div>
<p>It’s been said time and again – nobody should be out in the sun, if they can help it, when it’s at its hottest. Everyone should try and limit their sun exposure between 10am and 4pm as that’s when it’s most likely to cause harm.</p>
<h3>Make Plans</h3>
<p>If you plan ahead then you can have an idea of when you’ll be exposed to the sun and when you won’t. A plan also cuts out the unnecessary time spent out in the heat.</p>
<h3>Eat Cool</h3>
<p>Making the right food choices can help you keep cool. Raw foods including salads and fruit are best. They keep you hydrated and cool.</p>
<p>Avoiding protein heavy foods and meats is also advisable as they can increase metabolic heat production which can lead to loss of water and in extreme cases dehydration.</p>
<h3>Ice Up your Trabasack</h3>
<div style="width: 394px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c0/30/17/c03017d85099bff1198f15333ba66465.jpg" alt="Ice-Filled Trabasack Cool Down Gadget" width="384" height="232" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Keep Cool with an Ice-Filled Trabasack</p></div>
<p>Time and again we’ve expressed our belief in the quality of the <a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/trabasack-wheelchair-lap-tray/">lap tray bag</a> range produced by <a href="http://trabasack.com">Trabasack</a>. With that in mind we’ve even found a fantastic way of using your Trabasack as a cooling device. Fill with ice! Of course we don’t mean just chuck ice cubes inside but a zip-locked bag of ice can be placed alongside the beanbag cushion. It’s great for keeping you cool and if you don’t want to keep it on your lap – why not use it as a cool cushion (as pictured).</p>
<h2>Keep Cool, Keep Safe</h2>
<p>Keeping cool in the warmer months is completely essential if you want to make it through the summer without excessive trips to the doctors. Other things to remember whilst out in the sun is to ensure you’re covered in high factor sun cream and drink, drink, drink.</p>
<p>Remember to keep an eye on others too, if you have an elderly neighbour it could be a good time to check in on them and ensure they’re managing in the heat too.</p>
<h3>Maybe you have a top gadget or way of keeping cool?</h3>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Drinking aids for Disabled People Reviewed Drinking aids offer important, everyday assistance to those with health conditions such as tremors, Parkinsons and Cerebral Palsy. There are many innovative yet simple drinking aids available, and the newest one on the market is &#8220;handSteady&#8221;. The handSteady drinking aid is a drinks cup with a rotatable handle. Even [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Drinking aids for Disabled People Reviewed</h1>
<p>Drinking aids offer important, everyday assistance to those with health conditions such as tremors, Parkinsons and Cerebral Palsy. There are many innovative yet simple drinking aids available, and the newest one on the market is &#8220;handSteady&#8221;.</p>
<p>The handSteady drinking aid is a drinks cup with a rotatable handle. Even though many everyday items have evolved in terms of design, it would seem that the humble cup has remained the same for centuries. Although many people find drinking from a normal cup easy, if you suffer from dexterity issues, tremors, weakness or muscle pain you will find that fixed-handled cups can cause pain and other difficulties.</p>
<h2>Creating the handSteady Drinking Aid</h2>
<div id="attachment_1749" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/handSteady-Chris-Peacock-high-resolution.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1749" class="size-medium wp-image-1749 " title="drinking aids for disabled" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/handSteady-Chris-Peacock-high-resolution-300x200.jpg" alt="drinking aids for the elderly, Chris Peacock stood infront of a brick wall, holding his handSteady cup and its box." width="300" height="200" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/handSteady-Chris-Peacock-high-resolution-300x200.jpg 300w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/handSteady-Chris-Peacock-high-resolution-1024x682.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1749" class="wp-caption-text">The handSteady drinking aid was created by Chris Peacock</p></div>
<p>The <a title="Link to the official handSteady website" href="https://trabasack.com/products/handsteady-drinks-cup/" rel="nofollow">handSteady</a> drinking aid was created by Chris Peacock, an inventor and Physics graduate from Southampton. After one of his closest family members had been diagnosed with Parkinson&#8217;s Disease, they found that it affected their ability to drink. It was at this point that Chris looked around for options for Parkinson&#8217;s drinking aids to no avail, and he knew he should use his creative talents to fill this much neglected gap in the market.</p>
<h4>Designing a new adaptive drinking aid</h4>
<p>Chris started upon a post-graduate Masters in Industrial Design Engineering, and decided to base his studies on creating a new drinking aid for not only his relative, but millions of others in need of extra help with drinking.</p>
<p>Chris&#8217; project garnered support from a number of influential and acclaimed innovations institutions, including a Dyson Scholarship, a Kenny Yip Award and an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Scholarship.</p>
<p>The result of Chris&#8217; hard work, innovative thinking and scholarly support was the new handSteady drinking aid.<br />
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<h2>How Does the handSteady Work?</h2>
<p>Often the most simple of ideas can revolutionise the world, and the handSteady is set to do just that. The handle of the handSteady cup is rotatable. This means that instead of having to hold a cup at an uncomfortable angle, the handle can be tilted to suit your specific needs.</p>
<p>The handSteady cup self-levels and will stay upright until you&#8217;re ready to drink, no matter what angle you hold it at. You do not have to twist your wrist to bring the cup to your mouth helping to</p>
<div id="attachment_1750" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://trabasack.com/products/handsteady-drinks-cup/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1750" class="wp-image-1750 size-medium" title="drinking aids for the elderly" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/handsteady-300x189.jpg" alt="geriatric drinking aids infographic showing a hand holding the handSteady cup with information about how it works." width="300" height="189" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/handsteady-300x189.jpg 300w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/handsteady.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1750" class="wp-caption-text">The handSteady drinking aid stays upright, is easy to tilt and always keeps steady.</p></div>
<p>reduce pain. Other everyday cups force the user to keep the cup in an upright position, and if you suffer from tremors or muscle weakness or rigidity, this can often mean that spillage can occur very easily.</p>
<p>With the handSteady drinking aid cup, you no longer need to twist and bend your wrist to take a drink. The rotating motion of the handSteady handle means that you do not have to tilt your head backwards, or rely on elbow or wrist action to take a sip of liquid. The cup can be tilted using your other hand, your thumb or simply by using your lips.</p>
<p>The <a title="Link to the official handSteady website" href="https://trabasack.com/products/handsteady-drinks-cup/" rel="">handSteady</a> cup is ideal for those with tremors or hand coordination problems. By rotating the handle 90 degrees, it can be carried whilst walking with a reduced chance of spillage. It also allows for limited elbow movement when moving the cup towards your mouth for a drink. Providing users with the ability to keep their elbows close to their sides whilst drinking can help to eliminate tremors that would otherwise cause drink to spill.</p>
<h2>The Benefits of Using a handSteady Cup</h2>
<p>Having problems with the simple act of drinking can cause many people to feel embarrassed and self-conscious. Having little control over your movements can cause drink to spill easily, staining clothes and furniture. It is for this reason those with certain health conditions feel anxious about going out with friends and family to drink in public. However, the design of the handSteady provides not only a practical and effective drinking aid, but also a piece of mind for those that use it. The assurance that drinks will no longer spill due to tremors or muscle weakness can provide independence and dignity, whilst providing an easy and comfortable drinking experience.</p>
<h3>The handSteady drinking aid is an ideal alternative cup for those with:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Tremors</li>
<li>Limited Dexterity or Slowness of Movement</li>
<li>Swallowing Difficulties</li>
<li>Joint or Muscle Pain, Stiffness or Weakness such as Arthritis</li>
</ul>
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<h2>handSteady&#8217;s Innovative and Inclusive Design</h2>
<div id="attachment_1753" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://trabasack.com/products/handsteady-drinks-cup/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1753" class="wp-image-1753 size-medium" title="mobility drinking aids" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/handsteadyfeatures-300x164.gif" alt="medical drinking aids. Image of the handSteady cup with a list of features including 1. Curved Rim, 2. State of the art materials, 3. Rotatable handle, 4. Ergonomic geometry, 5. Double Arc handle" width="300" height="164" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1753" class="wp-caption-text">The handSteady uses state of the art materials and design to ensure spillage is at a minimum.</p></div>
<p>When Chris Peacock designed the handSteady it was to first and foremost serve a purpose and help people to drink easily. However, he was also passionate about creating a product that looked as good as it functioned. The elegant design of the handSteady is based upon the traditional bone china cup many of us use on a daily basis. The innovative materials used to create the handSteady reflect the delicate colouring of bone china and also make it 31% lighter than normal cups. This provides even more ease of use and comfort, especially for those that suffer from muscle weakness or stiffness. The handSteady also boasts a number of other benefits, including a large handle with a guard to prevent hot drinks burning your hands, that is big enough to be held in the &#8220;power grip&#8221; hold.</p>
<p>The cup also features an ingenious curved rim, that guides liquids to the centre of the mouth when drinking, and ensures liquid returns to the cup to avoid dripping. Each of the handSteady drinking aid cups can hold 250ml of liquid, is insulated to keep drink cooler/warmer for longer, is stain resistant and can be conveniently cleaned in a dish washer.</p>
<p>The new handSteady drinking aid is truly a revolution in everyday design, and solves a number of drinking problems that had yet to be tackled without the use of tubes or straws.</p>
<h2><a href="https://trabasack.com/products/handsteady-drinks-cup/">Click here to purchase the fantastic handSteady drinking aid</a>, or for more information, visit Chris&#8217; site <a title="Link to the official handSteady website" href="https://handsteady.infusionsoft.com/go/handsteady/livingwithdisability/" rel="nofollow">handsteady.com</a>.</h2>
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<h2>Other Drinking Aids Currently Available</h2>
<p>Now we&#8217;ve covered the new <a title="Link to the official handSteady website" href="https://trabasack.com/products/handsteady-drinks-cup/" rel="nofollow">handSteady</a>, let&#8217;s take a look at some of the other innovative and practical drinking aids available on the market.</p>
<h2>The Hydrant 1 litre with Straw</h2>
<p><a href="https://trabasack.com/products/hydrant-water-bottle/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2598" title="stroke drinking aids" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hydrant_drinks_bottle_06-269x300.jpg" alt="Image is a photograph of the Hydrant drinks bottle with drinking tube and clip" width="224" height="250" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hydrant_drinks_bottle_06-269x300.jpg 269w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hydrant_drinks_bottle_06-768x857.jpg 768w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hydrant_drinks_bottle_06-918x1024.jpg 918w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hydrant_drinks_bottle_06.jpg 1345w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px" /></a></p>
<p>Created and developed by Mark Moran, <a title="Low Tech Lifesavers: Hydrant Water Bottle" href="https://livingwithdisability.info/hydrant-water-bottle/">the Hydrant</a> is a water / drinks bottle with a twist. This drinking aid is a bottle with a unique one-piece cap/clip/handle that can be secured on to almost any equipment including beds, wheelchairs, bikes and more. The user can drink from the bottle with ease using the drinking tube that fits securely to the Hydrant bottle. Having this ability to drink through a tube means those that are weak or struggle to hold a cup or bottle can simply sip through the straw with ease. Not having to reach for a drink and having the Hydrant by your side helps to keep patients hydrated and comfortable.<br />
Much like the <a title="Link to the official handSteady website" href="https://trabasack.com/products/handsteady-drinks-cup/" rel="nofollow">handSteady</a>, the Hydrant provides independence so that the user doesn&#8217;t have to rely on asking for help when they need a drink. The Hydrant holds 1 litre of liquid and the drinking tube includes a special bite valve that opens under pressure, allowing the user to drink at a comfortable pace. Once the bite valve is released, the tube closes to avoid leaking and spillage of liquids.<br />
<a href="https://trabasack.com/products/hydrant-water-bottle/">Click here to purchase the Hydrant</a> 1 litre drinks bottle with bite-valve tube.</p>
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<h2>The DUO Cup Holder</h2>
<div id="attachment_512" style="width: 166px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://amzn.to/2RvZMkA"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-512" class=" wp-image-512" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/duosq.jpg" alt="Image of a white mug with the DUO providing a second handle." width="156" height="156" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/duosq.jpg 288w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/duosq-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-512" class="wp-caption-text">Ergonomic DUO can be easily attached to a regular mug or cup.</p></div>
<p>The basis of the <a title="Low-Tech Lifesavers: DUO – add an Extra Handle to Your Favourite Cup" href="https://livingwithdisability.info/duo-cup-holder/">DUO cup holder</a> is that it adds an extra handle to your favourite cup. Making your cup or mug two-handed is ideal for those that struggle to grip and hold a cup using only one handle. Rather than having to purchase new two-handled mugs or cups, you can now transform your favourite everyday cup with the DUO.<br />
The DUO will safely and securely fit around your mug of choice, and the ergonomically shaped handle provides a steady and study grip whilst also protecting your hands from hot drinks. The DUO can also be attached to glasses as well as ceramics, and this ability to adapt drink ware you already own is not only easy to do, but also cost effective in the long term. <a href="https://amzn.to/2RvZMkA">Click here to purchase the Duo cup holder</a>.<br />
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<h2>Easi 2 Drink Anti-spillage Drinking Aid Insert</h2>
<div id="attachment_1764" style="width: 168px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://amzn.to/2RHnydH"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1764" class=" wp-image-1764" title="drinking aids for the disabled" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/61k0-cASRYL._SL1000_-300x280.jpg" alt="wheelchair drinking aid with ladies hand holding a yellow mug with tea and a Easi 2 Drink aid inside." width="158" height="147" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/61k0-cASRYL._SL1000_-300x280.jpg 300w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/61k0-cASRYL._SL1000_.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1764" class="wp-caption-text">The Easi 2 Drink insert restricts wave motion and the tendency for liquid to spill.</p></div>
<p>The Easi 2 Drink is a white plastic device which can be inserted inside of mugs and glasses to help reduce spillage. It was specifically designed to help those with tremors or coordination problems drink without spilling liquids. The <a href="https://amzn.to/2RHnydH">Easi 2 Drink anti-spillage aid</a> can be placed inside any standard sized mug or tumbler, and the unique shape of the device helps to restrict the swaying motion of liquids. This in turn helps to avoid spillage for those who struggle to hold a cup steady.<br />
The Easi 2 Drink Anti-Spillage aid can be easily inserted in to any cup, mug or glass and can be removed for cleaning. The handy pocket-size design means you can carry it with you anywhere and easily adapt any drinking vessel without needing to carry a special cup or bottle. The Easi 2 Drink can withstand liquids from 0-100 degrees Celsius and is available to <a href="https://amzn.to/2RHnydH" rel="nofollow">purchase here</a>.</p>
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<h2>Ornamin Thermo Safe Mug</h2>
<p><a href="https://amzn.to/2X5Jx3K"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-2796" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/oramin-thermo-safe-mug-300x300.jpg" alt="Image of the blue version of the Ornamin Thermo Safe Mug" width="226" height="226" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/oramin-thermo-safe-mug-300x300.jpg 300w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/oramin-thermo-safe-mug-150x150.jpg 150w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/oramin-thermo-safe-mug-768x768.jpg 768w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/oramin-thermo-safe-mug.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px" /></a>The <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZFxuqC">Ornamin Thermo Safe Mug</a> is a stylish and modern looking drinking aid that keeps drinks hot or cold for longer. The large, easy to hold handle provides enough room to be held via the &#8220;power grip&#8221; hand position and is ideal for those with arthritis. The <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZFxuqC">Ornamin Thermo Safe Mug</a> is insulated yet lightweight, and has been designed in a special cone shape which makes drinking easier for those with limited movement of the neck.<br />
The bold, bright body of the mug contrasts with the white rim, which makes it easier for the user to see the top of the mug.<br />
Ornamin Thermo Safe Mugs come in a whole plethora of colours (including <a href="https://amzn.to/2J9wrsB">yellow</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2RyBNRC">blackberr</a>y, <a href="https://amzn.to/2J7abzc">petrol</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2X6c5dz">green</a>), and comes equipped with a removable, spouted lid. Each mug can hold up to 140ml of liquid and is microwave safe.</p>
<p>If your drink of choice is usually tea or coffee, check out our previous post about <a title="Link to Ingenious Ideas: Ceramic Coffee Cups" href="https://livingwithdisability.info/ceramic-coffee-cups/">safer alternatives to disposable hot drinks cups</a>.</p>
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<h2>Strawberi Straw Holder</h2>
<div id="attachment_1204" style="width: 145px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://amzn.to/2X1Q3Zg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1204" class="wp-image-1204 size-thumbnail" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/strawberi_straw_holder-135x150.jpg" alt="Image of a red Strawberi straw holder, holding a green straw attached to a glass" width="135" height="150" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1204" class="wp-caption-text">Strawberi is an award winning straw holder that grasps a straw securely against the side of a glass or cup.</p></div>
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<a title="Ingenious Ideas: Strawberi – The Smart Straw Holder" href="https://livingwithdisability.info/strawberi-straw-holder/">Strawberi straw holders</a> are a simple yet ingenious little device that attaches to the side of your glass to keep your straw in place. The <a href="https://amzn.to/2X1Q3Zg">Strawberi</a> keeps your straw steady and upright, which means you can drink hands free and not have to worry about the straw moving about. This is ideal for those with tremors or muscle weakness. The <a href="https://amzn.to/2X1Q3Zg">Strawberi</a> drinking straw holder can be attached to any type of drinking cup or glass and helps to eliminate any stress or mess that can be caused by trying to keep the straw in the right position.<br />
The Strawberi is also perfect for young children who are learning to suck via a straw and the added bonus is that they are dishwasher safe for extra cleanliness and time-saving.</p>
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<h2>And finally&#8230;Thirst Aid Helmet Drinking Hat!</h2>
<div id="attachment_1771" style="width: 220px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://amzn.to/2J5YUPR"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1771" class=" wp-image-1771" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/41AtSgowNWL-300x205.jpg" alt="Image of plastic helmet hats with holsters on the sides for holding cans of drink." width="210" height="144" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/41AtSgowNWL-300x205.jpg 300w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/41AtSgowNWL.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1771" class="wp-caption-text">Contemporary style, ultimate functionality &#8211; hands-free drinking aid the Thirst Aid Helmet</p></div>
<p>Or, if none of the innovative and practical drinking aids we&#8217;ve mentioned so far take your fancy, why not opt for the classic Thirst Aid Helmet?! Hat AND drinking aid in one, the <a href="https://amzn.to/2J5YUPR">Thirst Aid Helmet</a> offers multifunctional practicality unrivalled by any other drinks-hat on the market. Hands-free hydration has never been so simple &#8211; avoid spillages and unnecessary fumbling for the nearest beverage with your choice of bottle or can firmly attached to your head. The <a href="https://amzn.to/2J5YUPR">Thirst Aid Helmet</a> allows you to holster either a bottle or can firmly to either side of your head, and once the drinking tubes have been inserted, you are left entirely hands-free for anything you desire. Ideal for sports events, drinking on the go or even relaxing at home, the Thirst Aid Helmet is the ultimate in style and functionality. This may seem like a bit of fun, but hey, if  it works for you then why not?</p>
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<p>Please tell us what is your favourite drinking aid in the comments below:</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Clever One Way Valve Straws Make Sucking Easy Uniflow Straws are a simple yet ingeniously designed drinking aid for those people struggle with sucking on a straw. Illness and disabilities can cause difficulties with both physical and oral motor skills, and people can find it difficult to maintain suction when using ordinary straws. Many people [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Clever One Way Valve Straws Make Sucking Easy</h1>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ability-Superstore-Uniflow-11-inch-Colours/dp/B008U8OHBC/ref=as_li_ss_il?keywords=uniflow+straws&amp;qid=1561411522&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=trabasackcouk-21&amp;linkId=6f2554eeaddc1cc175be6787009a243b&amp;language=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B008U8OHBC&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=GB&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=trabasackcouk-21&amp;language=en_GB" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=trabasackcouk-21&amp;language=en_GB&amp;l=li2&amp;o=2&amp;a=B008U8OHBC" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" />Uniflow Straws are a simple yet ingeniously designed drinking aid for those people struggle with sucking on a straw. Illness and disabilities can cause difficulties with both physical and oral motor skills, and people can find it difficult to maintain suction when using ordinary straws.</p>
<p>Many people that experience <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphagia">dysphagia</a>, a difficulty with swallowing and eating, find the innovative one way valve useful. These non return drinking straws allow a pause and rest between sips. It makes it easier to drink and reduces the risk of choking on liquids.</p>
<h3>How Do Non Return Valve Straws Work?</h3>
<p>Uniflow one way straws use basic physics to provide a rather smart solution to drinking and swallowing with a straw.</p>
<div id="attachment_1199" style="width: 280px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/uniflow_straws_keep_liquid_in.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1199" class=" wp-image-1199 " src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/uniflow_straws_keep_liquid_in-300x225.jpg" alt="Image of a green Uniflow Straw with liquid inside the straw" width="270" height="203" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/uniflow_straws_keep_liquid_in-300x225.jpg 300w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/uniflow_straws_keep_liquid_in.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1199" class="wp-caption-text">Uniflow one-way valve straws keep unconsumed liquid in the straw itself in between sips.</p></div>
<p>The basic principle is to ensure the liquid can only travel one way once suction is in place, and these non return straws feature a small valve in the base that helps to reduce air intake when in use. This then keeps any unused liquid in the straw itself in between sips.</p>
<p>The diameter of each no return straw is also slightly smaller than that of an ordinary straw of this size, which helps to maintain a reduced yet steadier liquid flow rate. This is ideal for those who may feel overwhelmed when drinking liquids due to their dysphagia.</p>
<h3>Who May Benefit From Using Straws with a One-Way Valve?</h3>
<p>There are a number of conditions where the risk and discomfort of dysphagia plays a major role in the sufferer&#8217;s quality of life. People with <a href="http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/guide/speech-swallowing">multiple sclerosis</a>, or MS, can have have difficulty with swallowing and sucking. This can lead to not only coughing, choking and discomfort whilst drinking, but can then lead to further complications of health such as lung infections and dehydration.</p>
<div id="attachment_1191" style="width: 237px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/child_drinking_straw_uniflow.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1191" class=" wp-image-1191 " src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/child_drinking_straw_uniflow-300x300.jpg" alt="Image of a brown-haired toddler in a sunny garden, drinking from a cup using a straw" width="227" height="227" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/child_drinking_straw_uniflow-300x300.jpg 300w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/child_drinking_straw_uniflow-150x150.jpg 150w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/child_drinking_straw_uniflow.jpg 315w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1191" class="wp-caption-text">Uniflow&#8217;s one-way valve design is ideal for teaching little ones to use a straw</p></div>
<p>The innovative design of the <a href="https://amzn.to/2LcXgP6">Uniflow</a> one way drinking straws ensures liquids are consumed at a steady and slow pace. This helps to remove the fear of choking or coughing fits, and to provides piece of mind to those with swallowing difficulties.</p>
<h3>Using One Way Valve Straws with Children</h3>
<p>Straws with a one-way valve are also ideal for young children and toddlers who are learning to drink from a straw. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make the introduction to straws more simple for children. However, the non-return valve featured in each Uniflow straw actually provides the same outcome without the need to alter ordinary straws, which is perfect for busy parents of children keen to master straw-drinking.</p>
<blockquote><p>1. To start, cut a regular straw in half.  Not only is a shorter straw easier to handle, but it also takes less strength for a child to suck liquid from a shorter straw.<br />
2. Dip the straw into a cup with liquid preferred by the child. Place the tip of your finger over the top of the straw to keep the liquid in the straw. Remove the straw from the cup, keeping the top of the straw covered with your fingertip.<br />
3. Place the straw on the child’s lips at a slightly tilted down angle (so that if you release your finger, the liquid will flow into the mouth).<br />
4. Remove your fingertip, allowing the liquid to flow into the child’s mouth. The goal here is for the child to comprehend that he/she is getting liquid from the straw.  As you are doing this, tell the child to “take a sip.”<br />
5. Once the child comprehends the idea of getting liquid from a straw, instruct him/her to close his or her lips around the straw. When the lips are closed around the straw, release your fingertip for the liquid to come out.  You may have to provide lip closure exercises to assist the child with this skill. Pinching the lips together may help.  Stretching the lips prior to straw drinking may help as well.</p>
<p><a title="How to Teach Straw Drinking for Children" href="http://arktherapeutic.wordpress.com/2011/11/09/how-to-teach-straw-drinking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more&#8230;</a></p></blockquote>
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<h3>A Really Useful Everyday Invention</h3>
<div id="attachment_1202" style="width: 250px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bright_and_fun_colours_uniflow_straws.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1202" class=" wp-image-1202 " src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bright_and_fun_colours_uniflow_straws-300x225.jpg" alt="Image of a bunch of Uniflow Straws in many different colours" width="240" height="180" srcset="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bright_and_fun_colours_uniflow_straws-300x225.jpg 300w, https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bright_and_fun_colours_uniflow_straws.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1202" class="wp-caption-text">Uniflow No Return Straws are designed to be fun and inclusive.</p></div>
<p>The design of each one way drinking straw is simple and inclusive, with very little visual difference to ordinary straws. The <a href="https://amzn.to/2RDmAiw">Uniflow</a> no-return straws are sold in packs of 15. Each pack includes several bright and cheery colours that will appeal to adults and children alike. The straws are also disposable, so are ideal for popping in your bag when out-and-about.</p>
<div id="attachment_1204" style="width: 145px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/strawberi_straw_holder.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1204" class="size-full wp-image-1204" src="https://livingwithdisability.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/strawberi_straw_holder.jpg" alt="Image of a red Strawberi straw holder, holding a green straw attached to a glass" width="135" height="160" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1204" class="wp-caption-text">Strawberi straw holder and Uniflow straws make the perfect companions</p></div>
<p>Although these one way straws are not recommended with fizzy or thick drinks (such as smoothies and fibre supplements) they are perfect for warm drinks, juices, cordial and water whether at home or on the go.</p>
<p>The perfect companion to the Uniflow non-return valve straw is the <a href="https://livingwithdisability.info/strawberi-straw-holder/">Strawberi</a> straw holder. The Strawberi is a small yet very smart invention that clips on to the side of your glass or cup, and holds your straw in place. This is ideal for hands-free drinking and keeping mess and stress to a minimum when drinking.</p>
<p>Customer Quote from Amazon</p>
<blockquote><p>These straws are great. My 92 year old mother was finding it increasingly difficult to drink from a cup and didn&#8217;t have the strength to keep sucking liquid up through an ordinary straw. These just need sucking up the tube once and then the liquid stays up the tube &#8211; she is now drinking lots more liquid. Thoroughly recommend them.</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/lwdisability">lwdisability</a> Thanks for the lovely article! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> We&#8217;re working on making <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23uniflow">#uniflow</a> even easier to use (and better value too).</p>
<p>— Such and Such Design (@ReallyUseful_UK) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReallyUseful_UK/status/301742461913542656">February 13, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/lwdisability">lwdisability</a> used these with my 3 year old with profound autism 12 yrs ago &#8211; worked a treat!!</p>
<p>— Gill Parker (@GillParker12) <a href="https://twitter.com/GillParker12/status/314082134593789954">March 19, 2013</a></p></blockquote>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:36:47 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Ingenious Ideas: Strawberis</h1>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006ZL2BWI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=B006ZL2BWI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=trabasackcouk-21"><img decoding="async" alt="" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.co.uk/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B006ZL2BWI&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=GB&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=trabasackcouk-21" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=trabasackcouk-21&amp;l=as2&amp;o=2&amp;a=B006ZL2BWI" width="1" height="1" border="0" /><br />
After discussing both the <a title="Low-Tech Lifesavers: DUO – add an Extra Handle to Your Favourite Cup" href="https://livingwithdisability.info/duo-cup-holder/">DUO</a> and the <a title="Low-Tech Lifesavers: Bridgit – The Clever Crutch Holder" href="https://livingwithdisability.info/bridgit-crutch-holder/">Bridgit</a> recently, both products from the Such and Such Design Company, we thought we&#8217;d also include their <a title="Ingenious Ideas: Strawberi – The Smart Straw Holder" href="https://livingwithdisability.info/strawberi-straw-holder/">Strawberi</a> into our directory. All three products were introduced at the New Product Showcase at Naidex National 2012 in May and all three have major benefits for a range of different users. For now, let&#8217;s take a closer look at the Strawberi &#8211; smart straw holder.</p>
<h2>Drink Hands Free</h2>
<p>The Strawberi smart straw holder attaches your drinking straw safely to the side of your drinking vessel, allowing you to enjoy your drink without having to worry about spills or splashes. In fact, you can drink completely hands free. It&#8217;s perfect for anybody who perhaps lives with tremors or unexpected muscle spasms as you don&#8217;t need to steady your glass or cup with your hand. What&#8217;s more, for young children (aged three and over) who often decide that they&#8217;ll only drink from a straw, it removes some of the mess and stress from cleaning up all those spilt drinks as they struggle to keep the straw in the correct position.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003JNQ15I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=B003JNQ15I&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=trabasackcouk-21"><img decoding="async" alt="" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.co.uk/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B003JNQ15I&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=GB&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=trabasackcouk-21" border="0" /></a><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=trabasackcouk-21&amp;l=as2&amp;o=2&amp;a=B003JNQ15I" width="1" height="1" border="0" /><br />
Also, if you ever get annoyed with straws being popped out of your fizzy drinks because of all the bubbles, you need no longer worry. Strawberi is simple clip which holds the straw securely so you can enjoy your favourite fizzy drink. A very simple idea which you can reuse and are on sale in packs of five or ten. Once you&#8217;ve started using one, the whole family will want to get involved and as a dishwasher safe product it&#8217;s extremely easy to use and reuse again and again.</p>
<p>There are a multitude of accessible drinking products on the market all designed to ensure there is something out there to suit your specific needs and whilst other products may be more appealing to some users, we&#8217;re sure the Strawberi will be the perfect for others and they&#8217;re also great value. To buy, click in the box below:</p>
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