The ARK Baby Guitar is a cleverly designed oral motor chew tool that makes early sensory exploration both fun and purposeful. Shaped like a miniature guitar, it features a looped head and a ridged stem — inspired by the strings and knobs of a real guitar — giving babies and toddlers two distinct areas to chew and explore. Simply place the loop between the front of the baby's mouth or the stem between the molar area, and gently guide the jaw up and down to encourage a controlled chewing motion. This targeted oral motor activity helps to strengthen mouth muscles and lay the foundations for speech and feeding skills later in development.

Made from medical-grade elastomer in ARK Therapeutic's own factory in Columbia, SC, USA, the Baby Guitar meets the highest standards for safety, quality, and durability. The bumps and ridges on the stem provide additional tactile and proprioceptive sensory input, making it an engaging and effective tool for babies who are seeking oral sensory stimulation.

Available in two colour-coded firmness levels:

• Soft (Red, Magenta, Dark Blue) — Soft and chewy with a lot of give and flexibility; a gentle go-to level ideal for younger babies and those just beginning to chew.
• Firm (Lime Green, Teal, Hot Pink) — Firmer yet still chewy and pliable; provides more resistance to the jaw for children who need greater oral sensory input.

For parents and home use

If your baby or toddler is in the early stages of oral development, mouthing everything they can reach, or seeking constant sensory input through their mouth, the ARK Baby Guitar gives them a safe, hygienic, and purposeful outlet. Its dual-zone design means you can target different parts of the mouth depending on your child's needs, and the engaging guitar shape helps keep little ones interested. For children with sensory processing differences or ADHD, having a dedicated chew tool at home can reduce unsafe mouthing of clothing, fingers, and household objects. Easy to clean — handwash or top-rack dishwasher-safe — it is a practical daily tool for busy families.

For schools and early years settings

For SENCOs, early years practitioners, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists, the ARK Baby Guitar is a trusted oral motor tool that can be incorporated into a child's sensory diet, oral motor programme, or individual SEND support plan. The colour-coded firmness system allows staff to quickly identify the correct tool for each child, and the robust medical-grade construction withstands daily use in nursery and early years environments. Its targeted stem-and-loop design makes it particularly useful for practitioners working on jaw strengthening, biting skills, and oral motor readiness for speech and feeding.

• Dual-zone design targets different areas of the mouth. The loop targets the front of the mouth and the ridged stem targets the molar area, giving practitioners and parents a versatile tool for working on a wider range of oral motor skills in one product.
• Supports speech and feeding readiness. Guided jaw exercises using the Baby Guitar can help strengthen mouth muscles and build the oral motor foundations needed for speech development and feeding skills — making it particularly valuable for children with general SEND or sensory processing differences.
• Two firmness levels for individual chewing needs. The colour-coded Soft and Firm options make it straightforward for parents and SEND professionals to select the right level of resistance, including for children with ADHD who may be persistent or strong chewers.
• Medical-grade materials manufactured in the USA. Made from medical-grade elastomer in ARK Therapeutic's own Columbia, SC factory, this chew tool is built to the highest safety and quality standards — reassuring for families and SEND professionals alike.
• Trusted by therapists and SEND specialists worldwide. ARK Therapeutic is a highly regarded brand among occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and sensory integration specialists supporting children with ADHD, sensory processing differences, and general SEND.

What's in the Box

Each listing contains one ARK Baby Guitar chew tool. Please select your preferred colour and firmness level (Soft: Red, Magenta, or Dark Blue; Firm: Lime Green, Teal, or Hot Pink) before adding to your basket. Each chew tool is sold separately.

Care and Maintenance

The ARK Baby Guitar is easy to clean. Handwash with warm soapy water or place on the top rack of a dishwasher. Allow to dry fully before use. Regularly inspect the chew tool before each use and replace at the first sign of wear, cracking, or deterioration.

Safety Information

Suitable for ages 5 months and above. Direct adult supervision is required at all times during use. This product is not a toy. Regularly inspect the product and replace at the first sign of wear. Do not use if the product shows any signs of damage.

How to Use

Place the loop between the front of the baby's mouth, or the stem between the molar area. Gently guide the jaw up and down to encourage a controlled chewing and biting motion. This oral motor activity can help strengthen mouth muscles and support the development of speech and feeding skills. Always supervise use and follow the guidance of your child's occupational therapist or speech and language therapist where applicable.

• What is the ARK Baby Guitar?
  The ARK Baby Guitar is a guitar-shaped oral motor chew tool for babies and toddlers aged 5 months and above. It features a loop for the front of the mouth and a ridged stem for the molar area, allowing targeted oral motor exercises to help strengthen jaw muscles and support early biting, chewing, and speech and feeding development. It is available in Soft and Firm versions across a range of colours.
• What is the difference between the Soft and Firm versions?
  The Soft versions (Red, Magenta, Dark Blue) are flexible and gentle, making them ideal for younger babies and those just beginning to chew. The Firm versions (Lime Green, Teal, Hot Pink) offer more resistance to the jaw, which suits children who need greater oral sensory input or more proprioceptive feedback. For children with sensory processing differences or ADHD who are persistent or strong chewers, the Firm option is often recommended.
• How do I use the ARK Baby Guitar?
  Place the loop between the front of the baby's mouth or the ridged stem between the molar area, then gently guide the jaw up and down to encourage a controlled chewing motion. This targeted activity helps build mouth muscle strength and supports the development of biting, chewing, and early speech and feeding skills. Always supervise use and consult your child's occupational therapist or speech and language therapist for tailored guidance.
• Is the ARK Baby Guitar safe for my child?
  Yes. It is made from medical-grade elastomer and manufactured in ARK Therapeutic's own factory in Columbia, SC, USA, to strict quality and safety standards. It is suitable for children aged 5 months and above. Direct adult supervision is required at all times, and the product should be inspected before each use and replaced at the first sign of wear or damage.
• How do I clean the ARK Baby Guitar?
  Handwash with warm soapy water or place on the top rack of a dishwasher. Allow to dry fully before use. Regular cleaning is recommended, particularly in nursery or early years settings where the tool is used daily.
• How does this chew tool support children with sensory processing differences?
  Children with sensory processing differences often seek oral sensory input to help regulate their sensory system. The ARK Baby Guitar provides a safe, hygienic outlet for this need. The ridged stem delivers additional tactile and proprioceptive input, helping children self-regulate without resorting to mouthing unsafe objects such as clothing, fingers, or toys.
• Is this product suitable for children with ADHD?
  Yes. Many children with ADHD seek oral sensory input as part of their sensory and attention regulation. The ARK Baby Guitar can be included as part of a wider sensory diet to help meet this need safely and hygienically. The Firm versions may be particularly suitable for children who are persistent or strong chewers.
• Can this be used as part of a child's SEND support plan?
  Yes. The ARK Baby Guitar is widely used by occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and SEND practitioners as part of oral motor programmes and sensory diets. It can form part of a child's general SEND support plan where oral sensory or oral motor needs have been identified. We recommend consulting your child's SENCO or therapist for guidance on the most appropriate firmness level and usage.
• Can nursery or early years staff use this in the classroom?
  Yes. The ARK Baby Guitar is well suited to nursery, Reception, and early years settings as part of a child's individual sensory or oral motor support plan. Its colour-coded firmness system makes it easy for staff to identify each child's tool, and the dishwasher-safe design supports good hygiene practice. We recommend each child has their own clearly labelled chew tool.
• Is each chew tool sold separately?
  Yes. Each listing is for one ARK Baby Guitar. Please select your preferred colour and firmness level before adding to your basket.