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Solution for repeatedly dropping glass bottles

Posted by jengiantkiller @jengiantkiller, Jul 31 8:10am

I have CIDP and I’m hoping someone can recommend a silicone sleeve that is universal, that will stretch over things like jelly jars and bottles of Worcester sauce, which seem to not be available in plastic bottles. I figure someone here repeatedly drops similar items and has found a solution. Tired of sweeping up broken glass every time my hand decides to stop working.

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rashida | @rashida | Aug 1 6:56am

@jengiantkiller this are zany beer bottle covers, but might work - they seem to work for different sized beer bottles so may work for your condiment bottles too, perhaps …?
https://www.amazon.ca/Christmas-Insulator-Neoprene-Insulated-Stitched/dp/B09C1C97ZF/

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artemis1886 | @artemis1886 | Aug 1 5:09pm

Go to hydro flask
Under accessories
They have black bottle holders that go over your shoulder.

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kenhassen | @kenhassen | Aug 2 10:15am

Glass container problems of anll shapes & sizes are a problem; so are china mugs and some food storage containers. I find that most of the available silicon sleeves are more focused towards insulating drink cans & bottles, and not built to address inadvertent slippage of the container from hand to floor. The problem also seems to be more associated with complete sleeves posing a too even grip surface, especially if wet. My wife has solved this problem for me years ago by just wrapping a few thick rubber bands around those slippery glass containers, bundled in the vicinity of where you would usually grip the container. Recently, I’ve purchased a bag full of some really fantastic assorted “tactical” rubber bands on Amazon, (see enclosed photo details), which are great for the purpose of providing a secure grip around anything from water glasses to large pickle jars. I’m sure you will find them helpful elsewhere in the house…
Good Luck & God Bless,
Ken Hassen
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Rubyslippers | @triciaot | Aug 2 11:33pm

I was thinking the same thing as @kenhassen. I had found some large colored bands, but his are less expensive! See attached.
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Rubyslippers | @triciaot | Aug 2 11:38pm

There are silicone universal “cuffs” that can help with dropping things. But I don’t know that the available options would fit Worcestershire sauce bottle or jelly jar. See attached for an option I found on Amazon, and two smaller pics that show how they might be used.
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artemis1886 | @artemis1886 | Aug 5 8:31am

Some of these are really great ideas. I went with the hydro flask bottle slings. My reasoning the motor neuropathy causes tremors and my shaking hands like to drop a lot of things. . I can put it on my shoulder and still walk with my two canes. Also I can se bottled water because my hands shake and it spills down the front of me. I bought a bottle 40 ounce from Walmart that allows me to sip water. The bottle also fits in the bottle sling. It’s been great for me.

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