Kitchen Aids Part Two

We’ve been working on a series of blog posts highlighting our favourite disability-related products, and we’re excited to share our latest instalment with you – kitchen aids (Part 2)! These items may seem simple, but they can have a huge impact on day-to-day independence, especially if you’re living with pain, fatigue, or reduced dexterity. Whether you’re mashing potatoes or opening jars, these thoughtful tools can make cooking less of a challenge and more of a joy.

6. Sensio Electric Masher
   This electric masher is incredibly versatile, perfect for making baby food, sauces, or mashed potatoes with minimal effort. Unlike manual mashers or hand mixers, its lightweight design, non-slip handgrip, balanced weight distribution, and perfectly positioned button make it very easy to hold and operate.
   How It Works – Simply plug it in, grab the vertical handgrip, and press the on/off control. The plastic blade pushes through food without crushing the starch in potatoes, resulting in lovely and light mash. It has few moving parts, takes up minimal storage space, and the handle, round base, and plastic blade can all be detached with a click of a button and are dishwasher-safe.
   Ideal User – Those with weak wrists or arthritis. The only potential drawback is its noise, so it might not be suitable for individuals with sensory processing issues.
7. Easi Grip Knife
   This ergonomically designed knife helps prevent strain on the wrist, hand, and finger joints. The moulded handle fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, reducing pain associated with chopping. While its unique design took some getting used to, I now reach for it every time I cook.
   How It Works – The knife is shaped at a right angle for maximum chopping strength, and the ceramic blade provides a smooth back-and-forth slicing motion. The vertical handle promotes safety by preventing your fingers from coming into contact with the blade.
   Ideal User – It’s perfect for people with arthritis and hypermobile joints, as well as those experiencing weakness, reduced dexterity, or tightness in their wrists, hands, and fingers.
8. Jar Key
   The Jar Key is my favourite kitchen aid due to its simple yet ingenious design. It’s affordable, incredibly durable, and takes up minimal drawer space. Most importantly, it genuinely works, and I use it every time I need to open a jar.
   How It Works – Jars have a seal to keep contents fresh, which needs to be broken. Many individuals with disabilities struggle to grip and twist objects, and this tool eliminates all strain on the wrists. The Jar Key is designed to push under the lid, lifting it while slightly depressing the seal and opening the jar.
   Ideal User – Anyone with joint hypermobility, weakness, tremors, muscle wastage, arthritis, and more. It can also encourage children to be more independent in the kitchen.
9. Boiling Basket
   I love the concept behind this product as it has significantly increased my independence in the kitchen and helps prevent injuries by reducing contact with hot pans and boiling water. The handles are specially designed to stay cool.
   How It Works – This metal basket can be placed inside any pan of boiling water. You can fill it with food like pasta, potatoes, or vegetables, and once cooked, you avoid lifting or handling a hot saucepan. Instead, you lift the cool handles that rest over the edge of the pan, ensuring all water has drained before carrying the basket directly to your plate. This feature eliminates the risks associated with moving hot, heavy items around the kitchen to multiple locations. Additionally, the small, closely spaced holes allow food to drain quickly without needing to tilt the bowl, and the sturdy, solid ring at the base prevents the colander from tipping over.
   Ideal User – Anyone who struggles to lift saucepans or has difficulty transferring food from a plate to a colander, as well as those prone to burns, falls, or dropping utensils.
10. [Coming Soon!]

Each of these items is designed to make daily life easier, and they certainly do. We’re sure you’ll agree that these items only cover a small portion of the kitchen, let alone your entire home. Don’t forget to check out part one, followed by our other daily living aid review series!

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