A soup spoon with a round silver bowl attached to a thick black cylindrical foam handle.

Soft Built-Up Handle Utensil - Soup Spoon

by MaxiAids

$9.95, see price history

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Ready to use This is a complete utensil that works the moment you pick it up. It needs no pairing, mounting, or training. The handle is a fixed size, so a person who needs a different thickness would simply choose another utensil.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This soup spoon has a soft foam handle that makes the grip much wider, so it's easier to hold if your fingers are weak, stiff, or don't close well. The spoon itself is stainless steel. The foam sits over a plastic inner handle about 5/8 inch across, and the padded handle is about 1 1/2 inches across overall. It can help someone with arthritis or limited hand use, or someone working on their grip during rehab. The foam comes off if grip improves later, and the spoon can still be used without it.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$9.95

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Details

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Ready to use
Price
$9.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Wash the spoon, then use it at the next meal. The foam handle is already on and needs no setup.
    2. If grip gets stronger over time, slide the foam off to use the thinner plastic handle underneath.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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