Hummingbird Sipper
Drink-Aide
Dysphagia Cup
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Hummingbird Sipper
Reviewed by: Diane
Manufacturer/Retailer: Hummingbird Sipper
Cost: Table models: Jumbo $ 27.95, Regular $ 20.95
Wheelchair model $ 23.95
Pros:
The innovative cup holder is wonderful! It adjusts to hold any size cup or glass securely. The bottom secures with a gentle suction to any flat surface preventing it from tipping over and holding it in place, but releases effortlessly by lifting the edge. The holder folds down to a compact size when not needed.
Cons:
As much as I love the holder, I cannot give a total recommendation to this product because the straw holder and straw have several drawbacks:
- The straw is hard plastic and the large diameter makes it difficult to get a good seal with your lips, even for someone without weak facial muscles.
- The clip that holds the straw upright doesn't hold it in position very well and the straw can move out of reach.
- The straw clip and straw won't work with most insulated, lidded mugs so coffee needs frequent reheating.
Summary:
The cup holder is great but the straw just doesn't work for me. I have written to the company suggesting how to improve it and hope they will do so. (See the Do It Yourself section to see how I adapted the Hummingbird Sipper to overcome the problems with the straw.)
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Manufacturer/Retailer: Drink-Aide
Cost: $42.00 U.S. dollars
Pros:
Maintains the person's independence in drinking. Can be mounted on your wheelchair. The straw is able to be positioned to where you want it and stays put. I love it and have had it for over a year.
Cons:
You have to be able to suck.
Summary:
For a Canadian it is expensive but I asked an American friend to get it for me, otherwise I would have had to pay 3X the cost in Canadian dollars, through a Canadian distributor! Our Canadian dollar is not that bad!
Comments From Other Users:
Diane: I had one of these and found it somewhat useful. The straw is easy to position but the large diameter makes it hard to suck through. I added a 2 inch length of smaller gauge soft plastic tubing to the end of the straw. That made for easier sucking and lessened the risk of putting and eye out on the hard plastic! I have the LaBac tilt and recline seating system on my wheelchair, and can't mount the drink Aid on the back of my chair, only out to the side. This makes it difficult to get through doorways so I use it mainly when outside. The last time I came into the house with it still attached I caught it on the door frame and snapped it off. Taking the holder on and off requires a screwdriver which makes it inconvenient.
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Reviewed by: Sherry
Manufacturer/Retailer: Wisdom King
Cost: $21.28
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Cons:
It is a little heavy for me. I should have ordered it a year ago. I have a problem drinking if the glass is too full.
Summary:
It is oddly shaped. I haven't dropped this cup yet. This is a good cup if you have some strength in your hands to hold onto. You don't have to tip your head backwards to drink.
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