Good Grips Paediatric Goodie Strap for Eating Aids
Eating can be difficult for children with disabilities, meaning that meeting nutrition goals can be distressing. The Good Grips Paediatric Goodie Strap for Eating Aids eliminate the need for users to grip and hold utensils and instead scoop food onto them using the entire arm. Perfect for children of varying ages due to an adjustable circumference to fit palms of 40 - 76mm, this design helps to make mealtimes enjoyable again while keeping a versatile range of patients safe.
What's Included?
Key Features
- Strap allows children to eat without gripping eating utensils
- Improves independence when eating for better patient wellbeing
- Saves time for carers who would otherwise have to help patients to eat
- Offers use across children with a range of disabilities and illnesses
- Accommodates utensils with a hand circumference of 40 - 76mm
How Do I Fit the Goodie Strap?
Designed for children, the Good Grips Paediatric Strap can be easily applied by following the below instructions:
- Place the strap between the patient's thumb and knuckles
- Tighten the strap accordingly to ensure a snug, slip-free fit
- Insert utensil handle through the loop (this can be done before or after fitting)
- Using the arm instead of the wrist, the user can enjoy pain-free independent eating
How Does the Good Grips Strap Work?
The Good Grips Strap assists children with eating painlessly and easily. This tool makes use of the patient's ability to use their arm to move food into their mouth, without the need to perform a gripping motion. This not only improves patient nutrition, but it also promotes independence and protects dignity, while also freeing up time for their carers to get on with other tasks.
Indications for Use
A number of paediatric patients can benefit from using the Paediatric Goodie Strap, including:
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Down Syndrome
- Neuromuscular Diseases
- Finger and Hand Injuries
Adjustable Strap to Fit Most Children
The Goodie Strap is designed for children with a hand circumference between 40 - 76mm, making it ideal for paediatric patients of a variety of ages. This allows for use across a range of patients in a number of different environments, including hospitals, live-in care, rehabilitation clinics, at home, and just about anywhere else.
