Straw clips: What device will hold a straw in place while drinking?

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What device will hold a straw in place while drinking?

Question

Due to some recent health issues, my elderly father can only drink liquids from a straw. When drinking, he finds it difficult to hold the straw in place – is there a device that will secure the straw for him?

Our answer

Your father may be interested in knowing about straw clips or straw holders, which are small plastic devices that hold a straw securely against the side of a glass or cup. Below are some examples of such products:

  • Strawberi Straw Holder by NRS (at SP Medical) is an award-winning straw holder that can securely attach any standard-sized straw onto the side of a cup, glass or bottle. This product costs about $5 (CDN), plus a shipping fee.
  • Ark’s Straw Clips (at Ark Therapeutic Products) is designed to hold a straw securely to the cup. This product, which comes in a pack of 10, is available from a U.S. retailer and costs about $10 (USD), plus a shipping fee.
  • Drinking Straw Holder Clip by SP Ableware-Maddak (at RehabMart.com) is a similar device to those mentioned above. This product aims to help those with limited grip to drink from a cup or glass without assistance. This product, which comes in two bags of six clips, is available through a U.S. retailer and costs about $50 to $75 (USD), plus a shipping fee. Straw Holder Clip, by SP Ableware-Maddak

Additionally, if preventing spills is important to your father, a reusable travel tumbler with a straw may be of interest. Here is a direct link to an example of such a product:

  • Contigo Shake and Go Tumbler (at Amazon Canada) is a 20-ounce shatter-resistant tumbler with a leak-proof lid. This product, which is dishwasher safe, costs about $30 (CDN), plus a shipping fee. 

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