Kwetterende Vogel Fluitje

My nephew has trouble pronouncing his R sounds, and his speech therapist suggested we try this at home. You fill the little bird with water and the warble changes as you blow, which keeps him practicing way longer than flashcards ever did.

I filled it with water expecting a few chirps and got this surprisingly realistic warbling sound that my kids won't stop playing with. The mouthpiece takes a bit of effort to blow, which honestly makes it feel like it's actually doing something for my lip muscles.

My speech therapist suggested something like this for my son’s articulation work, and he actually enjoys the sessions now—filling it and blowing until that warbly chirp comes out is oddly mesmerizing. Even I found myself grabbing it to practice the lip tension exercises, and it’s way less awkward th