Safe-er- Grip Bath & shower Handle, 17-Inches

by Mommy's Helper

Product Features

• Toddlers can enter a wet and slippery tub safely
• Simply press the tab levers to securely attach
• Can be used on shower walls too
• Easy to install and remove just flip the tabs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 4 x 3.8 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000S8O9ME
• Item model number: S10255
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,010 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #1 in Home & Kitchen > Bath > Bathroom Accessories > Bathroom Accessory Sets

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get a handle on bathroom safety with this bathtub and shower handle. The 16.5" Safe-er-Grip Balance Assist Bar for tub and shower from MHI allows you to enter a wet and slippery tub or shower safely and with confidence. The Safe-er-Grip assists your balance while entering or exiting the tub or shower - full body weight is not to be applied to product. This easy to install grip gives both parent and child steady confidence in and around the tub.

Product Description

This easy-to-attach grip assists balancing for both parent and child, and gives children more confidence in and around the tub. The suction cup design makes it easy to install, detach, remove and relocate.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

105 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pluses and Minuses Versus "Health Circle Quick-Rail Suction Cup Bath Rail", July 11, 2008

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ReviewerWhoPrefersToBeAnonymous (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Safe-er- Grip Bath & shower Handle, 17-Inches (Housewares)

I have 4 inch tiles in my shower, and so can't use products like the Bridge Medical Single Grip Portable Grab Bar. Instead, I bought this product and compared it with Health Circle Quick-Rail Suction Cup Bath Rail, White, 20" Long.

The official title on the box is "MHI Safe-er-Grip Bathtub & Shower Handle 17 Inches Long." The UPC code on the box is 3676810255, and "10255" is repeated four times on the box as though it's the model number. The UPC code was covered by a sticker "X000097Q6N Mommy's Helper Extra-Long Safer Grip." The outside of the box gives illustrated instructions, and a piece of paper inside gives instructions in English. Nowhere is there advice such as "for non-porous surfaces only," "clean and dry the surface before attaching," "avoid grout lines, " etc.

The unit itself is smooth all over and is attractively designed, with a graceful curve. The top part is off-white, with green levers. The bottom part is greenish-gray. There's a warning sticker ("..balance assist only...") and raised letters ("CONFIRM ATTACHMENT BEFORE USE...") in small print on the underside of the handle. I measured the length to be 16-1/2" and the distance between the centers of the 3-7/8" suction cups to be 12-1/2". Because of the 4" tiles, the only way I could mount the bar and avoid grout lines was diagonally at 45 degrees to the floor (two tiles to the side and two tiles up). When the suction cups were activated, I couldn't pull the item off the wall horizontally (didn't try to put all my weight on it).

Overall, the product seems sound. Advantages compared with the Health Circle product: more attractive, less expensive, shorter (if you want to take it on a trip). Disadvantages: Instructions aren't as good, and its lack of ribs may make it feel more slippery to some people. Buy this from Amazon.com!

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It works on 4" tiles and I like it, January 14, 2009

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Informed Shopper "hal2007" (CO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Safe-er- Grip Bath & shower Handle, 17-Inches (Housewares)

We ordered the Safe-er-Grip by MHI Mommy's Helper from Amazon. We bought the 17" model. Initial impressions are that it is basically exactly what we wanted. It is substantial with some heft to it. The feel of the handle is excellent and gives a great grip. We have 4" tiles and it works both vertically and horizontally. Based on another review in here we had thought that we would have to mount it on a slant but that turned out not to be the case. Also we tried the Amazon Prime shipping and that worked exactly as advertised and in 2 days it was here as promised.
We cleaned the tiles and stuck it on and presto bingo it is very solid. Naturally you wouldn't want to use it to support your weight except in an emergency fall but it would. Very impressed both with the price from Amazon and the product itself. We had tried a cheaper advertised on tv grip that we bought from Bed Bath and Beyond for about $13 but that did not work on 4" tiles and was not the product we wanted.
We also purchased from Amazon the 24" Health Circle Quick Rail and it also is an excellent product. The 24" Quick Rail had to be mounted on a slant on 4" tiles although the advertising claimed it was engineered for 4,6 and 8" tiles. Actually at 24" and on a slant it also is a wonderful safety product and is also of high quality. Very happy with both products purchased through Amazon.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well on smooth Corian surfaces, March 12, 2008

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Gerard Olivarez - See all my reviews

This review is from: Safe-er- Grip Bath & shower Handle, 17-Inches (Housewares)

This balance safety bar works well on smooth Corian walls (with no grout lines). It has been almost two months and we have not had to re-apply sunction. It really stays in place. One important note: it is intended for BALANCE only and should not be used to support your weight. We are very pleased with this, especially since it is quite less expensive than the alternatives.