Bathroom and kitchen are the most dangerous locales under your roof. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 18,000 older Americans lose their lives annually from fall-related problems. These cases are more prevalent among the senior with women being more prone than men.
Luckily, recent technology has brought support assist handles that offer extra balance to toddlers, senior, sick people, and the physically challenged. The recent addition to these balance assist bars is suction cup power technology which allows you to stick them on any non-porous flat surface where support is needed.
These safe-er grips come in different sizes. They range from 11-17 inches. What’s the difference between these 2?
Best Safe Er Grip – Editor’s Pick
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Shorter handles are easy to install. They fit in between tiles easily. They also support more weight. On the downside, they aren’t ideal for a home with different users with varying heights. As such, you may require more than one.
On the other hand, long handles can be installed in various styles to serve both the short and tall users. However, these could be painstaking to install on some surfaces at times.
Shorter handles are also easy to travel with for use in hotels as opposed to long bars which may be bulky.
All in all, when purchasing these bars, what matters most is the safety. It should have comfortable grips. The suction cups should also be strong and be able to support considerable amounts of support.
10. Traveler Safe-er-Grip Shower Assist Handle
- By: Maxi-Aids
- Item Weight: N/A
- Product Dimensions: 4 x 4.5 inches
Thanks to its compact design, Travelers Safe-er-Grip is an ideal choice for a family that travels a lot with the kids. It has a large 4-inch suction cup that easily attaches to your tub’s or bathroom’s wall.
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This shower assist handle is fitted with 2 flips that make installing a cinch. This is done by pressing the suction cup against the wall surface and then locking the halves shut.
Unfortunately, Traveler shower grab power is not intended for full body weight support. This bar assists in balance only.
Pros
- Installs easily
- Easy to tuck into a suitcase for travels
Cons
- Offers balance only not full-body support
9. Mommy’s Helper Safe-er-Grip (Set of 2)
- By: Mommy’s Helper
- Item Weight: N/A
- Product Dimensions: N/A
Mommy’s Helper has amongst the most irresistible blowout offers on suction grip safety handles. This package brings 2 grips with different sizes perfect for the whole family.
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The handles measure 17’’ and 11.5’’ respectively. The 2 assist bars feature ergonomically-designed handles with comfortable grips for maximum safety.
Past users are impressed by the powerful suction cups installed in these handles. Several happy customers report that the suction cups have held the handles against the wall for several months now without letting go.
However, the manufacturer discourages relying on these safe-er-grips for full body support.
Pros
- It’s a pack of 2
- Have extremely powerful suction cups
- Easily portable
Cons
- Not reliable for full body support
8. Eshion Suction Bathtub Safe-ER-Grip
- By: eshion
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- Product Dimensions: N/A
With its stylish white and blue theme, Eshion is an economical way of ensuring that your toddlers access slippery bathrooms and tubs safely.
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Its strong suction cups make it easy to install on the wall as well. They offer quick attachments and easy removal just with a flip of the tabs. Eshion is recommended for users aged 18 months and above. It measures 11.8 x 3.9 x 2.4 inches and weighs 8.8 ounces. This is a professional-grade grip that can be used at home or slipped in suitcases for use on the go.
Eshion distances itself from others with its cheap cost. At below 8 bucks, you can order as many as you like for all the slippery areas in your house.
However, most of its users report that the suction cups lose their grip easily. As such, it’s important to follow the manufacturers’ instruction to the letter when installing them.
Pros
- It’s inexpensive
- Has a deluxe design
- Easy to install and to remove
Cons
- Suction cups lose their grip easily if not well attached
7. Changing Lifestyles Safe-er-Grip Swiveling Assist Bar
- By: Changing Lifestyles
- Item Weight: 1.4 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 7.8 x 3.8 inches
True to its name, this assist bar aims at making your life easier. Changing Lifestyles has an entirely new way of offering support on slippery floors. Their swivel easily to offer personalized support as is needed.
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| Material | Ceramic |
| Color | White |
While it’s ideally designed to deliver support in tabs, Changing Lifestyles can also be fitted on other non-porous surfaces where a little help with balance is required.
Like other assist bars in this list, Changing Lives also installs at the flip of tabs. It attaches to any flat surface provided it’s smooth.
Despite its versatility, Changing Lifestyles doesn’t come without some setbacks. For instance, unlike other safe-er-grips, this one uses 3 suction cups. Its installation may be a bit tricky especially on tiled walls.
Pros
- It swivels for more support
- Attaches to different flat surfaces
Cons
- Installation may be tricky
6. PCP Suction Grip Safety Bar
- By: PCP
- Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 4.8 x 17.8 inches
Featuring a professional design, PCP (Personal Care Products) Suction Cup Safety Bar is a sure way of ensuring that your family gets into and exits a slippery tub with ease.
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PCB 9216 uses a powerful dual suction cup force to attach on walls. Unlike most of its competitors, PCB has gone ahead to eliminate all doubts with its usage. This safety bar uses color codes red and green to indicate whether it’s firmly attached or not.
Moreover, it measures 2.5 x 4.8 x 17.8 inches and weighs 1.2 pounds. This makes it a go-to choice if you need a unit you can use in hotels.
Pros
- Has a contoured design
- Tough yet lightweight
- Color-coded indicators
Cons
- Concern about weak suction cups
5. Jumbl Suction Cup Bar Handle
- By: Jumbl
- Item Weight: N/A
- Product Dimensions: N/A
With its attractive design, Jumbl is another versatile addition to any bathroom’s or showers’ safety measures. It’s 17 inches in size and can be installed either horizontally or vertically. This makes it easy and safe for toddlers and adults of any height.
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Jumbl is also compatible with various non-porous surfaces. Notably, Jumbl does not make scratches or leave marks on your ceramic and glass surfaces.
It also has simple and fast installations and can also be used on the go.
Pros
- Has a sleek appearance
- Offers sturdy support
- It’s long and perfect for all users
Cons
- Some find it hard to install as it has no instructions
4. FastCap HOD-DOUBLE Handle On Demand
- By: HOD-DOUBLE
- Item Weight: 1 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 13 x 5 x 3.4 inches
FastCap by Drop Ship has it in terms of design. With its deluxe look, this handle will not only offer you some balance on slippery floors but also add a modern touch to your bathroom and tub.
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It’s made of hard plastics and has high-performance suction cups for reliable support. It also has well-built levers that make mounting and releasing easily.
However, though the manufacturer states that this handle will support up to 200lbs, some users state that it breaks easily. As such, we would recommend this for balance only not lifting your body.
Pros
- Has a deluxe design
- Has powerful suction cups
Cons
- Breaks with heavy weight
3. Mommy’s Helper Safe-er-Grip (Pack of 2 Handles)
- By: Mommy’s Helper
- Item Weight: 2.1 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 8.2 x 4 inches
This pair of 2 handles by Mommy’s Helper offers advanced support to toddlers, elderly, and sick users when entering and getting out of showers and tubs. Like Jumbl above, they also measure 17’’. They can also be fixed either horizontally or vertically.
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They feature rubberized grips which feel a lot safer when your hands are wet. They also have reliable suction cups that attach on flat areas easily. In addition, Mommy’s Helper safety grips have snap levers that make mounting and releasing quite easy.
Notably, these handles are big. As such, they may pose a problem when installing. However, they offer reliable support when installing correctly.
Pros
- Have an impressive outlook
- Rubberized grips
Cons
- Long and tricky to install
2. Changing Lifestyles 11.5″ Assist Bar
- By: Changing Lifestyles
- Item Weight: 9.6 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 4 x 3.2 inches
Short balance assist bars are easy to mount. In essence, they are also sturdier than long bars. However, this shortness may also be a setback where it’s used by different users with different heights. This may be solved by purchasing more than one support handles, though.
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Luckily, this suction cup support from hanging Lifestyles costs less than 10 bucks. As such, you can order for more than one without wrecking your wallet.
It measures 11.5’’ and has 2 powerful suction cups that offer an incredible amount of support. Its size makes it easy to install even on tiles since it fits between tiles without landing on grout lines.
Pros
- It’s short and sturdy
- Supports more weight
- Installs easily
Cons
- Not ideal for tall and short users especially on walls
1. Changing Lifestyles 17″ Safe-er-Grip
- By: Changing Lifestyles
- Item Weight: 14.4 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 4 x 3.8 inches
Changing Lifestyles has yet another longer Safe-er-Grip. Its length is a decent option for a home with small children.
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| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White/Grey |
This is the best-selling suction cup assistance handle due to its versatility and incredible support. It can be installed vertically or horizontally. It has comfortable grips that promise extra stability on wet floors. Again, this bar’s price is a real steal at around 10 dollars.
Lastly, this safe-er grip installs tool-free. Its locking latches are ease to push down and to flip up.
Pros
- Ideal for all users
- Tool-free installation
Cons
- Its length makes it cumbersome to install on some tiled walls
