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- #164,344 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #296 in Daily Living Eating & Drinking Aids
Product Description
Components
Included
- Bottle
- Lid
- Neck Assembly
- Drinking Tube
- Check Valve
- Aluminum Bottle Holder
- Cleaning Brush
Replacement kits
We recommend replacing the drinking tube and check valve monthly with daily use. We offer the Replacement Drinking Tube / Check Valve for the Giraffe Bottle System in each size. We also offer the Giraffe Bottle replacement neck, which should be replaced approximately every 8 months, depending on use.
How it works
Setting Up
With the bottle lid unscrewed (so you can put your drink in), the flexible neck assembly screws into the lid spout. The adjustable bottle holder comes with instructions and a hex tool. Using the tool, adjust the clamp so that it fits onto your wheelchair, bed-frame, or any comparable fixture you would like the bottle holder to be attached.
Check Valve
One of the Giraffe Bottle's unique features is the inclusion of a check valve. With the check valve in place, your drink won't retreat back into the bottle after taking a sip. For those with limited lung function, keeping liquid primed and at-the-ready makes staying hydrated a breeze. If the check valve isn't necessary for your application then simply unscrew the neck, remove the check valve, and it's that easy!
Three Different "Neck" Types
Tower Standard Neck
The Tower standard neck is the original Giraffe Bottle neck - it's the one you're viewing right now. It has that black hard outer modular hose that will hold the straw in place however it is positioned, and it utilizes the removable check valve that keeps liquid in the straw after the first sip. The straw is a bit smaller than a normal straw, so it is best for individuals with mild to moderate reduced lung functioning.
Tower XL Neck
The Tower XL neck is just like what it sounds - the standard Tower, but bigger. The straw on this neck is as big as the Journey neck, and is designed for individuals with full lung and mouth functioning. Instead of a check valve, it has a bite valve, which also keeps the liquid in the straw and allows the user to control the flow. Keep in mind that since the bite valve is removable, it can present a choking issue for individuals without full mouth control.
Journey Neck
The Journey neck is designed as a less expensive alternative for individuals with limited upper body mobility. The Journey neck does not have the hard outer modular hose, so it is much more flexible. It has a small clothing clip to assist in positioning, and is best for individuals with partial paralysis, amputees, or people who are recovering from surgery and/or are in physical therapy recovering from an injury.
The Giraffe Bottle
Flexible Neck Assembly
Lid and Drinking Tube
Reusable Bottle
NOTICE:
Do not use Check Valve for:
- Carbonated drinks
- Juices with pulp
- Ice-blended beverages (Smoothies, ICEEs, Frappuccino, etc)
- Viscous drinks/foods - such as yogurt.
- Partially Gelatinated Non-Dairy Gum-Based Beverages
- Shakes
The check valve may become permanently damaged if used with carbonated drinks or the above drinks. Water and other non-viscous liquids work best with the Giraffe Bottle Hands Free Drinking System. Remove the check valve when enjoying other types of beverages. Keep in mind that the thicker the beverage, the harder it will be to create suction - especially on longer-necked Giraffe Bottles.
Get your drink on - and keep it on.
• Keep the neck as short as possible for best results.
• The components of the Giraffe Bottle are not microwave-safe. The Plastic Giraffe Bottle is not recommended for use with very hot beverages; the plastic bottle could become too hot to touch.
• Keep the bottle lower than the tip of the straw to prevent a siphon effect. Once liquid begins to flow down, gravity will cause it to keep flowing.
• The Giraffe Bottle should be cleaned before each use.
• The bottle, bottle lid, and lid gasket are dishwasher-safe. Hand-wash the drinking tube in warm soapy water using the included cleaning brush. Soak check valve in warm-soapy water and rinse.
• Certain components require replacement in regular intervals.
Every Month - Drinking tube and check valve
Every 3 Months - Cleaning Brush
Every 8 to 12 Months - Neck Assembly
Four Different Holders
Round-Tube Mounted
The Giraffe Bottle Aluminum Bottle Holder with Round Tube Clamp is our standard bottle holder for the Giraffe Bottle Tower necks - all Tower kits are available either with or without this holder, and it is also available separately. It features an adjustable clamp that attaches to both horizontal and vertical tubing from 0.75" to 1.25" in diameter - which is most wheelchair and bed rails.
Rail Mounted
The Giraffe Bottle Aluminum Bottle Holder with Rail Mounting Bracket is designed to be attached directly to the accessory rail of power chairs. It works with both double-track rails like those on Permobil chairs, and single-track rails like those on Quantum chairs. Mounting bolts and nuts are included along with instructions. This bottle holder is available separate from the kits.
Desktop Base
The Giraffe Bottle Desktop Base is made of fabricated steel and weighs over 2 pounds. It's made to keep your Giraffe Bottle on a desk, table, counter, or any other flat surface. It features high-quality pads both on the bottom to keep the base in place, and on the top to keep the bottle in place, and is available separately from the kits.
Neoprene Carrier
The Giraffe Bottle Neoprene Bottle Carrier with Strap is designed to be able to carry the Giraffe Bottle on-the-go. It can be slung over chairs, beds, shoulders, and more. We don't recommend to put Giraffe Bottles with the Tower neck in the carrier, since the carrier is not stable enough to hold the Tower neck in place; however, it is perfect for the Journey Giraffe Bottles, which are available with or without this carrier.
Sara
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
First and foremost read the directions! We did not and made a HUGE mess. If it is not located below your mouth once you start to suck, the liquid will not stop coming out of the straw until the bottle is empty. Once we figured this out we were all set!! I love the different pieces to hold the bottle when not in your chair. The manufacture website has a weighted cup holder and an under the mattress/cushion support. I can not recommend this enough. The only drawback is I wish the bottle was bigger to hold more liquid.
Jonathan M. Dubman
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
I've been recommending this system to everyone who saw it in the rehab center but I am going to stop doing so because the round-tube mounted holder is so, so difficult to install or adjust, it ruins the entire experience.I've never seen a consumer product this difficult to install aimed at people with accessibility issues. They seem to be assuming everyone who installs this is an expert bike mechanic who can spin a small Allen wrench (Cheap, but difficult to find at a store and NOT INCLUDED!) in a tightly confined area while holding a rubber piece with your third hand.It's ridiculous. Do not buy this product unless you have another way to hold the bottle. A great bottle that flops around out of reach totally defeats the purpose of this overpriced product.
DB
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
No major flaws, only issue is cleaning the straw.
Marie Bell
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021
I got this for my elderly mom, to be a visual reminder to drink fluids during the day. I liked it because it does not look like a hospital bottle. I didn't realize the importance of having a one way valve, so the straw leaks if it gets pushed to a downward position. Also, when moving the straw from one position to another it tends to become disconnected at the base. Very hard to push it back on. This would be a good bottle for a hiker or cyclist. Just not great for what I got it for.
Blackice402
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021
My husband is a quadriplegic, before we got this, he would get thirsty at night while I was sleeping and would either have to wake me up to give him a drink or just wait until I woke up. I have this mounted on the side rail of his hospital bed and he can now drink whenever he wants without needing to wait or ask for someone to give him a drink. It makes him feel better that he can do it on his own without asking for help. Yes, it is expensive (very very expensive), but it was worth it for us to give him some happiness.
B B
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021
I gave a five star rating because I’m told that it works great for my mother. She is in a care center and I’m not allowed to visit. They seem to be short staffed often. So my mother was becoming dehydrated as she is a quadriplegic. But with this cup she’s able to drink on her own
Melanie Clay-Smith
Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2021
The only hands free system on the market, it is very pricey for what it is. I ordered the longest straw, and got the shortest. It is hard to refill. You have to dismantle it to open the top to add water. It doesn’t hold much. If it had a cheaper competitor on the market, it would lose out. This cost $116.
S. Katz
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
I’m a quadriplegic, C3 SCI 19 years. I’ve used several hands free drinking systems ove the years, and the Giraffe is by far the best. First, I really like the appearance of the system. All of the systems I’ve previously used have looked medical. Some had hospital names, etc. The giraffe looks like a regular water bottle, just with a big-ass strawSecondly, the giraffe is easy to position. I’ve got zero upper body function, so that’s mucho important. Moved a tiny bit going over rough terrain, but I’m able to grab the straw with my teeth and pull it to meThird, it’s easy to use. The anti-backflow valve keeps water in the end of the tubing, so all you have to do is take a tiny sip, after initially drawing water through the straw. No other drinking system had this feature, and ultimately it is what sets the giraffe apart as a superior product.
Rachel Thompson
Reviewed in Australia on October 25, 2020
Great product, bought it for my son as he is a quadriplegic and makes his life a bit easier
Ellen Graham
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2019
This cup is amazing! Works just like it says, even better actually. It even works for carbonated beverages without leaking. It has changed my daughter's life. She's nonverbal and wheelchair bound & no longer has to wait for someone to offer her a drink. Worth is every penny!I'm impressed at how well it is made. The plastic around the straw tubing is very thick and hard. Impossible to chew through. Tubing can be removed and replaced it looks like simple aquarium tubing and it's also impossible to chew through.
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