Description
The Maroon Spoon by ARK Therapeutic is a popular feeding spoon for children, teens and adults who have difficulty eating from a standard spoon. Its flattened, shallow bowl helps control portion size, making each mouthful easier to manage.
Who is the Maroon Spoon for?
People who experience feeding difficulties such as poor lip closure, or tongue, throat or oral hypersensitivity may find the Maroon Spoon easier to use.
Features
- Shallow, narrow bowl to help control portions
- Durable, lightweight ABS plastic
- Dishwasher safe
- Two sizes, sold individually
Sizes
| Size | Bowl width | Bowl length | Overall length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 25 mm | 35 mm | 145 mm |
| Large | 31 mm | 40 mm | 150 mm |
Important information
- Do not use with people who have a severe bite reflex.
- Inspect before each use and do not use a spoon that is cracked or damaged.
- 30-day warranty.
Safety: People with eating, drinking or swallowing difficulties should follow the advice of their speech pathologist or doctor on posture, food textures and fluid consistency.
See more eating and drinking aids, including Flexi Cups and the Bear Bottle Kit.
Many low-cost items like this may be bought with NDIS funding for low-cost assistive technology, or privately. Learn how to pay online with the NDIS.
Not sure which aid is right? Compare cups, straws, spoons and plates in our eating and drinking aids guide.
The spoon has been helpful in preventing overload of food being put in the mouth. Can be frustrating with certain meals as falls off the spoon. May have to purchase the larger spoon for those meals, to encourage independence and lessen frustration.