Secure Safety Solutions Padded Gait Belt for Seniors with Handles, 70 Inch

I recently lost mobility in one leg and one arm (same side) and purchased this for transfers into and out of the wheelchair, going up stairs while sitting, as a seatbelt to hold me into the wheelchair (so I don't faceplant at every bump in the sidewalk or doorways), and use while out and about in the community. Since I'm a high fall risk, I wear this any time we are out in the community, especially to physical therapy and doctor visits. I actually also bought a second one that lives on the wheelchair too, so I can have one as a wheelchair seatbelt and another as a gait belt. I also use the wheelchair one to sometimes help me pull myself up onto the wheelchair unassisted, which makes a huge difference. Radiology loved using this belt so much that they asked me where I bought it, stating it is much less tough on them than normal hospital gait belts due to the handles, especially since there are handles in multiple directions. It also clips on easily and adjusts easily, making it quick to get it just right, even with only one arm usable. It was funny--they liked the gait belt so much that it felt like I was wearing a rock star or something--all the ladies were fawning. My husband feels much safer with me wearing this too, since I can go from ground to standing on one foot despite use of only one arm, as long as he gives me a little momentum by pulling me up a little bit, which is probably about 20-30 lbs worth of force compared to the full body weight it would otherwise be without any gait belt. I think the handles are also much easier to grab than normal gait belts and I can clip a carabiner onto it for some things, such as making sure my keys are secure but quickly available during a transfer. All in all, I have had a very good experience using this and highly recommend it. I've even come back, as mentioned, to buy another!

I purchased this for my 91 year old father who has cancer and has been getting weaker. He now has aides with him 24/7 for assistance & protection. Dad's had a few falls over the past months and up to now, they've had no way to grab ahold of him, except by his pants, which is not an ideal situation. When I got him this webbed security belt with handles for him to wear, the aides say that this is very handy and a much safer way to help them transfer him from chair to bed, etc... The material this is constructed from is softer and more comfortable than I thought it would be. He says it's not uncomfortable to wear. Dad is very particular with his garments, so I was surprised that he has had no complaints yet about this Safety Belt. So therefore, I'm impressed with the product, and the cost is more than reasonable. I would recommend this.

Note that the belt is an assist tool. This was easy to use from the get go. I secured it in the car, over a light coat and was able to adjust it quickly and assist immediately and the person I was assisting felt quite secure. When I brought it to the hospital for use instead of the thin canvas belt the PT and OT people were saying: "Where did you get that!" "We want one!" and they preferred using this belt to theirs. It has multiple loops for holding and a secure plastic buckle, which allows for a quick application. The cotton canvas belt which is typically used needs some practice and takes more thought for the nonprofessional. For the person wearing, this belt is is more comfortable than the thinner band. We use the thinner cotton strap for the shower as it dries faster. We use this wide band for general use. It adjust easily if size and fabric changes. I can't say enough about this product. If you have a use for something like this then this is the one to get. IMHO. [g]

I like the idea of this lift belt having handles. Might make it easier to grab a hold of. The quality seems good, but haven't needed to use it yet (thank God). I think it will work for helping my mom up. I first purchased one of those wider lift belts, but it didn't work because she is short-waisted with low breasts.

My purchase was exactly as described. Communication was excellent and I would definitely buy from this company again.

This belt works perfectly. I was concerned about this style of belt sipping (as some reviews mention) however I found if I tightened my core while I was being pulled up it secured the belt down low where I need it. It also is convenient for someone helping pull me up stairs when I encounter those random steps around town. Lastly, I found it was ALSO an excellent low back brace for more support and stability. THUMBS UP all the way around. My condition has all over muscles weakness especially in the extremities - so my hands are pretty weak... with that being said I can undue the clip. It is a plastic clip but very thick and sturdy and have never had any issues with it failing as mentioned in other product's reviews. The belt had quite a bit of excess strap left over after fitting it to my waist... so we cut off most of it and made sure to heat seal the edge so the nylon did not unravel. I wish the handles came in red but I am very happy with my purchase.

I had high hopes for this product. My father has been sent home after a long time in institutions after a stroke, right side flaccid. He is heavy, 185-195 lbs. I like the handles on this, but, it is harder to get to the right tightness than a regular gait belt with the metal clip. This one tends to slip around, to where the handles are often on the "wrong" side in the moment. Should have handles all around, then it wouldn't matter. Good attempt. Not a poor product, but could be better.I have been using it for 2 weeks so far. Glad to have it, but not a 5 star item IMO.

I was beyond impressed with this belt. I did a lot of review research and wanted to be absolutely sure it could be used for transfers safely and not just to assist with walking. In the past we had the standard gait belt that fits just like a belt and has a buckle that you thread the belt through. This was always difficult and we were worried that belt might really cut into the person too much. I was shocked how sturdy this belt is built. The pictures don't do it justice. It has a nice decent width so it seems more comfortable on the body/back. I feel very confident it will hold up and hold weight once I saw the actual belt. We are always careful not to pull directly on the buckle to be extra safe. The front buckle is much, much easier than threading a belt through a loop and being sure it's secure. The buckle is like a car seat belt. There is quite a long strap left over after sizing it correctly and our family member is a male, about 160 pounds and slim. We loop the extra strap length around the belt so it's not hanging down. Sometimes we put the buckle at the back which was suggested by the physical therapist as an idea, and that's helpful too. One of the best purchases yet to help our family member with difficulty walking and transferring. Highly recommend.