• A patriotic USA-themed Tab Buddy XL opens a can of cat food. Text bubble states, "Now with magnet + keychain hole"
  • Hand holding a patriotic red, white and blue Tab Buddy XL with a Coca-Cola can in the background
  • Video of a Tab Buddy XL being used to open a can of food.
  • Instructions on how to use Tab Buddy XL to open a canned food tab with colorful graphics and text. Instructions: 1. Slide Tab Buddy XL onto canned food tab. 2. Lift the tab to break the seal. 3. Use Tab Buddy XL's built-in hook to peel back the lid. All Tab Buddy XLs also open soda cans and internal dairy tabs. Text also notes: "I'm a magnet!" and Patent Pending.
  • Coca-Cola can with a patriotic USA flag Tab Buddy on a floral-patterned surface. A matching Tab Buddy XL opens a can of cat food in the foreground.
  • Two USA patriotic flag-themed Tab Buddies -- one soda sized and one XL -- on a textured surface with flowers
  • Collection of 18 colorful Tab Buddy XLs with various designs on a beige background
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Tab Buddies

Americana Tab Buddy XL

Americana Tab Buddy XL

$13.95 USD
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Open Canned Food Tabs Without the Strain

Say goodbye to sore fingers, broken nails, and joint pain. The Tab Buddy XL is a simple but powerful tool designed to make opening canned food tabs effortless — perfect for fruit, soups, veggies, pet food, and more. It even works on drink cans.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Assistive help where it’s needed most: Supports people with arthritis, hand weakness, tremors, or disabilities by giving leverage and control.
  • Protects nails and fingertips: No more broken or chipped nails from prying tabs.
  • Smooth, safe opening: Wraps fully around the can tab for a secure grip, then uses a built-in hook to peel lids back with ease.
  • Always within reach: A hidden magnet keeps it on your fridge. Plus, a built-in keyring hole makes it portable with optional keychains or wrist straps.
  • Cute + functional: Available in colorful designs that bring personality to your kitchen.

Details and Care

  • Size: 3 1/4 in long × 1 1/4 in wide × 1/4 in thick
  • Material: Eco-friendly, biodegradable plastic
  • Care: Hand wash only with warm soapy water, air dry fully, store indoors to prevent fading
  • Storage: Internal magnet; keep away from children and electronics

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
  • Food service workers, volunteers, and pet owners who open lots of cans 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

The Tab Buddy XL contains a small internal magnet. Not for children under 3 years old. For children ages 3 and up, use only under adult supervision. If magnets are swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.

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.

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