Need a cuddle? No, this isn’t a new initiative we’re trying out. When I say cuddle I’m actually referring to a Walking stick holder made by Sonnika.

The walking stick holder is a fairly straight forward idea and comes in a variety of different versions. The cuddle, is about the size of my hand, gets fixed to the wall with some screws and has a clasping mechanism that opens and closes depending on the pressure applied.

Ideally it is intended for public areas. For example: a person, who relies on a walking stick or crutches, is in front of the counter at the bank or a shop, and they need to get something out of their wallet/handbag/or whatever, or they need to use a card machine to make a payment. Unless they are blessed with great dexterity in both their arms, they will need both hands for this, and resting their walking stick against a wall is a good way for it to fall down, and if they struggle to walk without a stick, it’s a safe bet that bending down to retrieve it won’t be easy.

The Cuddle provides a simple and effective solution to prevent awkward and embarrassing situations. If placed at a convenient spot, the user can pop their stick into the grasp of the cuddle, and rummage for their wallet at their leisure. It might be advisable in this scenario to have some kind of rail or something present for the person to lean against if they need help with their balance.

What do you think? Is this a good idea or is ill thought out? Leave us a comment below!