What is Cutlery with Loops?

Cutlery with Loops is a range of adjustable dining utensils, individually shaped to look as close to ordinary cutlery as possible, designed for children and adults with paralysis, limb differences or other motor control difficulties. Each item has a loop on either side that can be twisted and adjusted to fit snugly around the finger and thumb.

The Everyday Set comes with a knife, fork and spoon and a free easy-open, washable pouch for taking your cutlery out to dinner with you. The black pouch has a ring at either end of the zip and a loop to allow you to open it with reduced hand function.

The Small Set contains a small fork and teaspoon. This set is designed for children. Save over buying the two items separately!

How it helps

Even where a child has very little grip strength, the adjustable loops can be shaped to hold the cutlery securely in place on their hand, rather than relying on their fingers to grip the handle. A parent or carer can adjust the flexible loops to fit their child's hand size and level of hand function, and the design looks discreet and ordinary enough to use confidently in a restaurant or at a friend's house.

• Helps children with paralysis, limb differences or reduced motor control hold cutlery securely, even where grip strength is very limited.
• Loops can be adjusted by a parent or carer to fit a child's individual hand shape and needs, and can be readjusted as a child grows.
• The Small Set is designed specifically for children, containing a small fork and teaspoon sized to suit smaller hands.
• Designed to look like everyday cutlery, helping children feel comfortable using it in front of friends or when eating out as a family.

Designed for reduced hand function

Cutlery with Loops is made by The Active Hands Company, a specialist in dining and gripping aids for people with paralysis, limb differences and other conditions affecting hand function. Real reviews reflect a genuine range of experiences: some parents and users say the cutlery has "given someone the option to feed themselves," while others have found the fit or angle does not suit their particular level of hand function, so it is worth checking the adjustment instructions carefully before committing to a full set.

If mealtimes have become a source of frustration for your child, Cutlery with Loops offers an adjustable, discreet way to support more independent eating, whether at home or out with the family.

• Adjustable loops on either side of each utensil twist to fit snugly around the finger and thumb, providing a secure hold even with very limited grip.
• Available as individual items (fork, knife, small fork, spoon, steak knife, teaspoon) or as a set.
• The Everyday Set includes a knife, fork and spoon, plus a free washable pouch with an easy-open zip and loop pull, designed for reduced hand function.
• The Small Set includes a small fork and teaspoon, sized and designed specifically for children.
• Individual item weights: Teaspoon 40g, Small Fork 35g, Spoon 70g, Fork 55g, Knife 115g, Steak Knife 90g.
• Elegant, close-to-standard cutlery design intended to be discreet for use away from home.

• Adjusts to fit your child's hand. The loops can be twisted and shaped by a parent or carer to suit a child with paralysis, limb differences or limited grip strength.
• A dedicated set for children. The Small Set contains a child-sized fork and teaspoon, rather than adapting adult-sized cutlery.
• Looks like ordinary cutlery. Designed to be discreet, so children can use it confidently at home, at school or out at a restaurant.
• Made by a specialist in reduced hand function. Produced by The Active Hands Company, who focus specifically on gripping and dining aids for motor control difficulties.

What's in the Box

Individual items are sold separately (fork, knife, small fork, spoon, steak knife or teaspoon). The Everyday Set includes 1 x knife, 1 x fork, 1 x spoon and 1 x washable carry pouch. The Small Set includes 1 x small fork and 1 x teaspoon.

Safety and Age Suitability

Kitchen knives sent within the UK must be delivered via Royal Mail's Age Verification service, meaning someone aged 18 or over must be present to accept the parcel.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies, though items including a knife require an adult aged 18 or over to accept delivery. For hygiene reasons, and because the loops are bent to fit the individual's fingers, returns cannot be accepted on this product unless it is faulty or damaged. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is Cutlery with Loops and who is it for?
  Cutlery with Loops is a set of adjustable knives, forks and spoons designed for children and adults with paralysis, limb differences or other motor control difficulties. Adjustable loops fit around the finger and thumb to hold the cutlery securely in place.
• How do the loops help a child with limited hand function?
  Each loop can be twisted and shaped to fit snugly around a child's finger and thumb, so the cutlery stays in place even where grip strength is very limited. A parent or carer can adjust the fit and readjust it as the child's hand grows or changes.
• Is there a set designed specifically for children?
  Yes, the Small Set contains a small fork and teaspoon, sized for a child's hand rather than adapted from adult cutlery. It is sold as a set to save against buying the two items separately.
• Is this suitable for children with paralysis or limb differences?
  Yes, it is designed by a specialist in gripping and dining aids for reduced hand function, including paralysis and limb differences. Results vary between individuals, so it is worth checking the adjustment instructions to confirm the fit will suit your child's specific level of hand function.
• Can Cutlery with Loops be returned if it doesn't work for my child?
  For hygiene reasons, and because the loops need to be bent to fit an individual's fingers, returns are only accepted if the item is faulty or damaged. It is worth reviewing the adjustment guide carefully before ordering.
• Is there anything to be aware of when ordering the knife?
  Yes, UK legislation on posting bladed items means any order containing a knife must be delivered via Royal Mail's Age Verification service, requiring someone aged 18 or over to accept the parcel.
• Can this cutlery be washed in the dishwasher?
  Yes, the cutlery and the accompanying carry pouch for the Everyday Set are designed for regular daily use and washing, based on feedback from long-term users.