Abstract: A safety drinking straw has an elongated, hollow body having a loop formed at its top end, the loop having an orifice through which liquid may pass. The size of the orifice controls the maximum liquid flow rate thereby preventing excessive liquid to be ingested. The smooth contour of the loop prevents injury to the mouth or lips. The size of the loop prevents its insertion into the mouth, thereby preventing both choking and possible injury to the mouth or throat. In addition, the open configuration of the upper loop makes it easy to grasp by a young child with not yet developed fine motor skills or by an adult having a disorder that effects small motor movements of the hand. A strainer disposed at the bottom, distal end of the straw prevents ingestion of seeds or other particles possibly present in the liquid being consumed through the straw.