Daily Living Aids

Small tools that make
a real difference

Staying hydrated, eating a snack independently — these things matter. Here are two products that quietly change daily life.

Daily Living Aids

Small tools that make a real difference

Hydration

The Giraffe Bottle — Drink whenever you want

Staying hydrated is one of the most basic human needs — and one of the most frequently interrupted ones when you depend on others for it. The Giraffe Bottle has a long, positionable gooseneck straw that holds its position wherever you bend it.

Set it on your nightstand, desk, or wheelchair cupholder, bend the straw to mouth level, and it stays there. Drink whenever you want without calling anyone. Sounds simple, but this is genuinely a quality-of-life upgrade.

  • Flexible gooseneck straw holds any position you bend it to
  • Insulated bottle keeps drinks cold up to 8 hours
  • BPA-free, dishwasher-safe straw and bottle
  • Works from nightstand, wheelchair holder, desk, or couch arm
  • Available in 12 oz, 24 oz, and 32 oz sizes
Where to buy: Search "Giraffe Bottle" or "Mango Spot gooseneck water bottle" on Amazon. Price is typically $25–$40. Search Amazon ↗
Water bottle on nightstand
Free 3D-Printable Tool

3D Self-Feeder — Eat snacks independently, no hands

A community-designed, 100% free 3D-print file that lets someone with high-level paralysis push snacks to a feeding position using only their chin. Designed specifically for C4 and above. Watch the demo before printing.

How it works

The self-feeder is a tray with a channel that holds snacks. You position your chin against a contact point and push forward — the mechanism advances the snack to mouth level. It's simple, clever, and costs nothing but the filament to print. Watch the video above for a full walkthrough before downloading the file.

  • 100% free — open-source design on Printables.com
  • Designed for high-level SCI users (C4 and above)
  • Chin-operated — zero hand function required
  • Works with crackers, chips, nuts, small bites
  • Printable on any standard FDM 3D printer
Download Free File ↗ Watch on YouTube ↗

How to get it printed (3 ways)

Option 1 — Free

Local library or makerspace

Many public libraries now have free or low-cost 3D printers. Call your local branch and ask. In Baton Rouge, check the EBR Parish Library system for maker resources.

Option 2 — Easy

Online print service

Upload the file to Craftcloud, Shapeways, or 3DHubs and receive a printed copy by mail. Most prints run $10–$30 depending on material and size.

Option 3 — Community

Ask a local maker

Post in Facebook community groups or on Reddit's r/3Dprinting. The maker community is generous — many people will print this for free or just cost of filament when asked.