Question 1

my mother has a 34" waist which would leave 18" left over of belt - where does this excess go?

Accepted Answer

Several possibilities occur: 1. My wife's belt has about 11" excess, and we usually just let it hang down. It is another hand hold since considerable pull does not seem to cause slippage at the buckle. 2. Just tuck the loose end in over the belt. 3. The end of the belt is folded over its self twice (giving three thicknesses about 5/8" long) and sewn across. This gives a finished end which will not pull back through the buckle. You could cut off the desired length and duplicate the present end. Be sure to heat seal the cut end to prevent raveling.

Question 2

Is the clasp in the back? Not having a picture showing person in one, it's difficult to tell how it fits and if another holder is on back side.

Accepted Answer

Yes, the clasp is in the back and what hand holds are shown in the picture are the only ones.  But I recommend putting the clasp in front and have the holds in the back.

Question 3

Is the product dimensions (	10.4 x 5.9 x 2.6 inches) correct?   Doesn’t seem consistent with description.

Accepted Answer

Hmmmm - I have no idea where they are measuring.  I measure the gait belt as 53 inches long when open, so it would fit a waist nearly that big around.  You would want a few inches of strap beyond the buckle.  The widest part of the black cloth is about 3.9 inches high, and the vertical blue straps are about 5.2 inches when flat.  We like this gait belt!  The patient finds it comfortable, and she can put it on herself with limited use of one hand.  As caregiver, I find it much easier to grab quickly if the need arises, compared to a standard gait belt.

Question 4

I'm 100lbs with a 30 inch waist, would this belt be safe for me?

Accepted Answer

Our Transfer & Walking Gait Belt is suitable for waist 28"-52" waist sizes. It is a very safe belt as long as it is used correctly by an experienced caregiver. Thank you.

ASIN	B00M8DTHNI
Best Sellers Rank	#73,318 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #60 in Standing Aids & Supports
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,677)
Date First Available	July 29, 2014
Department	unisex-adult
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item model number	STWB-52
Manufacturer	Personal Safety Corporation
Product Dimensions	52 x 4 x 2.5 inches; 9.6 ounces

Secure Safety Solutions Gait Belt for Seniors, Transfer Belt with Handles | Quick-Release Clip Buckle, 52"x4", 6 Hand Grips, Medical Walking & Standing Assist Patient Lift Aid for Elderly, Bariatric

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