Feed Yourself Comfortably with Newstead Adaptive Cutlery
Newstead Adaptive Cutlery has flexible, moulded plastic handles that adapt to your grip and sit naturally in the palm. It suits people with arthritis, limited wrist movement, weak hand grip or neurological conditions that make ordinary cutlery hard to hold.
Why You'll Love Newstead Adaptive Cutlery
- A grip that works with your hand. The soft, rounded handles are comfortable and non-slip, so you can hold on without squeezing hard.
- Four styles for different needs. Choose standard, angled, weighted or one-handed pieces, or mix single utensils into the set that suits you.
- Help with independent self-feeding. Ergonomic utensils that are easy to hold can make it easier to eat without help.
- Easy to keep clean. Every piece is stainless steel with no latex, and it all goes in the dishwasher.
Your life, with Newstead Adaptive Cutlery
Mealtimes go back to being about the food and the conversation. You pick up a fork that fits your hand, the angle meets your mouth without twisting your wrist, and you finish the meal yourself. At home or out with family, that's one less thing to worry about.
Newstead Adaptive Cutlery in a nutshell
- Angled cutlery: left- and right-handed forks and spoons, plus an angled knife, for people with limited wrist movement.
- Weighted set: heavier utensils at 130g each, giving a more stable feel in the hand.
- One-handed pieces: a splayed fork and a Nelson knife so you can cut and eat with one hand.
- Standard set: knife, fork, spoon and teaspoon with the same comfortable soft grip handles.
Choosing the right style
Pick the style by what makes eating hard. The angled fork and spoon come in Right Hand and Left Hand versions, so order the one for the hand you eat with.
| Style | Suits |
| Angled knife, fork or spoon | Limited wrist movement |
| One-handed fork or Nelson knife | Cutting and eating with one hand |
| Standard set | Soft grip handles, a full set |
| Weighted set | A heavier, steadier feel in the hand |
Is it the right cutlery for you?
- A good fit: people with arthritis, limited wrist movement, a weak grip or neurological conditions that make ordinary cutlery hard to hold.
- Good to know: every piece is stainless steel, latex free and dishwasher safe.
- Check with your OT first: if you're unsure whether angled, weighted or one-handed pieces suit your grip.
All handles are black. If you're unsure which style suits your grip, we recommend speaking with your healthcare provider or occupational therapist.
Newstead Adaptive Cutlery specifications
| Style | Weight |
|---|---|
| Standard Cutlery Set (knife, fork, spoon, teaspoon) | 320g set / 80g per utensil |
| Weighted Cutlery Set (knife, fork, spoon, teaspoon) | 520g set / 130g per utensil |
| Angled (right or left fork and spoon, knife) | 80g |
| One-Handed (splayed fork, Nelson knife) | 80g |
| Material | Stainless steel, latex free |
| Handles | Flexible moulded plastic, black |
| Cleaning | Dishwasher safe |
Not sure which style? Email us
Email support@mobilityshopdirect.com.au with the answers below. Our team will check them and come back to you with the right cutlery, or a better match if this one isn't it.
- What makes eating hard right now, such as grip, wrist movement, using one hand or a tremor?
- Which hand do you eat with?
- Do you need single pieces or a full set?
- Do you prefer lighter cutlery, or a heavier, weighted feel?
- Has an occupational therapist recommended a type of cutlery?