The Original Tab Buddy

Open Soda Can Tabs Without the Strain

Say goodbye to sore fingers, broken nails, and joint pain. Tab Buddies are a simple but powerful tool designed to make opening soda can tabs fun and effortless.

Why You’ll Love It

• Protects nails and fingertips: No more broken or chipped nails from prying tabs.
• Assistive help where it’s needed most: Supports people with arthritis, hand weakness, tremors, or disabilities by giving leverage and control.
• Smooth, easy opening: Slides easily onto the tab and wraps fully around it for a secure grip while opening.
• Always within reach: Comes with a keyring strap for keys, lunchbox, or purse; keychain upgrades also available.
• Cute + functional: Colorful, character-inspired designs that show personality and help mark your drink can.

Details and Care

• Size: Minimum 1 1/2 in long × 1 in wide × 1/4 in thick (exact dimensions vary by design)
• Material: Eco-friendly, biodegradable plastic
• Care: Hand wash only with warm soapy water, air dry fully, store indoors to prevent fading

Who It’s For

• People with arthritis or conditions that impact hand mobility such as carpal tunnel, EDS, Reynaud’s, lupus, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, MD, CF, MS, Parkinson’s, and many others.
• Anyone with long nails who wants to avoid chips and breaks.
• Older individuals with reduced hand strength or dexterity who want to restore independence in everyday tasks.
• Bartenders, flight attendants, teachers and food service workers who open lots of canned drinks daily.
• Children ages 3+ (with adult supervision) who haven’t yet developed the strength and fine motor control to open cans on their own.
• Families looking for a thoughtful, accessible gift that empowers autonomy.

Safety Note

Contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years old. For children ages 3 and up, use only under adult supervision.

Our Mission

Tab Buddies is a family-run business creating cute, colorful accessibility tools that make everyday life easier. Born out of love and a need for independence, each Tab Buddy is made with care in our home workshop. Because little things can make a big difference.