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Living Life with One Hand 💁🏻♀️
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items My partner lost his hand in a work accident four years ago but nothing will stop him! He refuses to wear a prosthetic but can function perfectly! He still works in construction and will still get his "hands" dirty! These are some products throughout ...
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Clothing/Shoes
Kid Gear
Kitchen Tools
Work Essentials
Gym
Essentials
Clothing/Shoes
Some helpful items he has discovered along the way!
Anything without laces are a win! He owns about ten pairs and even has slipper ones for winter!
Wally Stretch Sox - Grey
My husband is stubborn tries to do it himself but this is helpful for certain shirts and zippers!
Button Hook & Zipper Pull One Hand Aid
No laces no problems!
Skechers Men's Ultra Flex 3.0 Slip-in Sneaker
More expensive but he likes the looks of these more!
Men's Athens - Slate Grey
Helpful for work or dress clothes!
Men's Easy One Handed Leather Belt
Kid Gear
We have two children so finding items for him that made parenthood easier was the goal!
The best stroller ever! We got ours back in 2020 when they first came out! We ordered a sample one at the time and kept it that day we loved it so much. Takes one hand to collapse it! They are coming out with more strollers now with this feature whic...
Mockingbird Single-To-Double Stroller 2.0 - Black Windowpane
Can use one hand to detach from car base and then only one hand needed to move the car seat holder back so you can take your child out! Mockingbird stroller has an attachment for this car seat to so life is great!
Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat - Encore
Super helpful when I needed him to help with night feeds! He would be able to properly hold her while feeding and use his phone if he wanted to.
Hands Free Baby Bottle Holder for Dad - Orange
Super easy to use and baby cannot pull them off yet! Makes diaper changes a lot more manageable!
Magnetic Me | More Time For the Moments That Truly Matter
Double zip pajamas for the win! Super functional and easy to take on and off baby with one hand!
Baby Girl Bow Print Loose Fit Long-Sleeve Sleep & Play Pajamas - Pink
This is the newest item he has absolutely loved! Having less parts to handle with this easy two in one feature makes life easier!
Doona Car Seat & Stroller, Nitro Black
Kitchen Tools
Everyday go to's that we use on a daily!
Super helpful as it does all the work for you! Just attach and let it do its thing!
Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener - Red
Love how it's hidden underneath a cabinet and doesn't take up more space in our drawers! Super easy for him to get the lid off!
The Grip Jar Opener | Under Cabinet Lid & Bottle Opener
Literally for anyone but helps so much when he cooks!
Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1 Vegetable Chopper
Super helpful to cut meats when cooking or just basic food items
Amco 4.9" Mezzaluna with Silicone Handle
We both like this one because it comes with a cover and the shape works for more items!
Stainless Steel Mezzaluna Salad Chopper Knife
Does exactly as stated! Opens bottles with one hand super easily!
GrabOpener One-handed Bottle Opener - Purple
We have a few different sizes and types for him to use depending on what we use it for. Really helps keep the items in place.
Funnymoom 8"x8" One-Handed Cutting Board
A newer one that came out that we love!
Fanwer One-Handed Cutting Board - Anti-Slip
Another board we have that was gifted to him! All pretty much comparable!
Etac Deluxe One-Handed Kitchen Paring Board
Super helpful for him in the kitchen when trying to wash food items
OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner 6.22 Qt
Work Essentials
He is in construction so finding good tools and gear is helpful!
His go to work shoe! We have about three pairs laying around outside! Super easy you just twist to tighten and he says they are super comfy and he's on his feet all day.
Exos Lite | RedWing
Gym
He missed working out so looking at ways to try to get his overall strength back
Used this when going to the gym to help lift weight to strengthen his arm. Worked well compared to others he had tried
Active Hands Limb Difference Gripping Aid - SA Hand Therapy
They are coming out with more and more helpful items to help with working out!
Upper Extremity Solutions for Single-Arm Athletes
Essentials
Items that have been helpful throughout this journey!
Everyone needs one! Super helpful for shower needs
VWMYQ Silicone Back Scrubber, 17in Long Handle
He still suffers from pain at random times, especially during the winter months. This has helped tremendously with managing the pain and getting those nerve endings in there activated again.
RENPHO Deep Tissue Massage Gun with Heat/Cold
Still not up to the standards they should be but this is super helpful for the fingers that do need a trim.
Ableware Press-On One-Handed Nail Clipper
Cordless vacuums for the win!
Vacuum Cleaners | Dyson® Official Website
Bought a custom x box controller from this website and he loved it!
Xbox Series X + PC One-Handed Controller
A must! Makes showering so much easier and benefits me as I love to organize and simplify clutter!
3-Chamber Wall-Mounted Shampoo & Conditioner Dispenser, Black
Eliminates the hassle of getting tooth paste out and keeps counters looking clean!
iHave UV Toothbrush Sanitizer & Holder Set
Mouth wash lids are tricky even for me so this helps both of us out! Looks very sleek on counters and doesn't take up to much space.
Automatic 20.3Oz Mouthwash Dispenser w/ Cup Holder
You can find these all around our house! They are without a doubt the best things ever!
2 Pack 12.8oz USB Touchless Foaming Soap Dispenser
He doesn't do much of the cleaning, if any since he's got me! But if I'm ever on trips he said this has been super helpful for the girls shower, sink, floor issues etc. For me it's a win to as it's less back effort when cleaning showers!
Leebein Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber with 8 Brush Heads
Eliminates the hassle of getting tooth paste out and keeps counters looking clean!
iHave UV Toothbrush Sanitizer & Holder, 3 Cups
Hacks
Just some helpful things he has learned along the way!
Turning his phone into a one handed keyboard has been a life saver! Here's how!
Simple 'how to' guides to make your device easier to use | My Computer My Way
Buy a ton of scissors! He will use them for everything such as cutting up meat when eating etc. Much more time consuming for him and elevates someone else cutting it for him. He gets to feel independent again!
KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears, 8.72"
Super handy to keep items from moving while mixing, eating, etc.
One Handed Gadgets Jar Opener & Mixing Aids (5 Pcs)
Super helpful for cleaning dishes and the sink out after we are done!
Scrub Daddy Soap Dishwashing Dishwand
Mittens are the way to go for cold New England Winters! He still has part of his palm so this helps keep him warm when the temp drops!
Men's Mittens - Goodfellow & Co™ Black M/L
