Small electric kettle required for Mother

bloodnok

I'm looking for either a small electric kettle that doesn't weigh very much and is very stable, so that my 89 year old Mum, who has recently returned home from a number of months in hospital, can safely learn to boil a kettle, and make herself a cup of whatever she wants again.
She already has a modern kettle, but it's too awkward and heavy for her to lift safely.
I would appreciate any other suggestions if you know any other alternatives for boiling water safely.
She's very independent, and wants to be able to do as much as she can without me panicking all the time about her possibly scalding herself.
Are there any new products out there ?
Thanks.

Old_Wrinkly

Does your mum have a microwave oven?
If so, she could fill a cup with cold water and put that in the microwave to boil (about 1 minute), though there are some safety issues with this also.

mazza111

Was going to search Argos for their travel kettles. However the site is down this morning.

The other option is one of these http://www.betterlifehealthcare.com/products.php?catID=7&subID=189

Hope that helps.

valentina

How about this one - if you read the reviews it appears to be a good buy for an older person
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Breville-VKJ111-White-Litre-Kettle/dp/B001DH2GOM

w.dws

http://www.laterlife.com/over-50-arthritis-mobility-disability.htm

bloodnok

Old_Wrinkly wrote: »

Does your mum have a microwave oven?
If so, she could fill a cup with cold water and put that in the microwave to boil (about 1 minute), though there are some safety issues with this also.

Thanks to everyone for replies.....................Her occupational therapist has told me to get the microwave out of her reach as my Mum has put things in and just turned the timer anywhere and unfortunately boiled things all over the place including blowing up a "Hottie" microwavable hot- water bottle. The gas oven has also had to be disconnected.
The little Breville kettle looks OK..............I don't think she would get on with the cradles.
Still looking, if you have any other other ides.

valentina

This one? Very small capacity -
http://www.johnlewis.com/230855964/Product.aspx?source=14798

Wildside

Tefal Quick Cup would be great for her (if you can afford it) as she does not have to lift it and it just does a cup at a time so less electricity as well

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tefal-Quick-Cup-Water-Seconds/dp/B000SK9G52

http://www.choicebrand.co.uk/p-71-tefal-quick-cup-hot-water-in-3-seconds.aspx

or Breville Hot Cup

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4231758.htm?cmpid=GG05X&_$ja=kw:tefal+quick+cup|cgn:Breville+Hot+Cup+%5bSF%7cBreville+Hot+Cup%7c2010123%7c2020010%5d|cgid:1525264875|tsid:13534|cn:Small+Kitchen+Appliances|cid:47650095|lid:5706435337|mt:Exact|nw:search|crid:4723364385

I don't have one myself but have been looking at them for a relative who also finds kettle quite heavy.
Hope others who have them might be able to say if suitable for your mum.

Wildside

mazza111 wrote: »

The other option is one of these http://www.betterlifehealthcare.com/products.php?catID=7&subID=189

Hope that helps.

w.dws wrote: »

http://www.laterlife.com/over-50-arthritis-mobility-disability.htm

:T Great websites