DESCRIZIONE
The present invention relates to a gripping aid (2) for handling a hot object (24) with a flat base body (4) having a support surface (12). To create a gripping aid with which hot objects such as a baking sheet, but also Other appliances used in a household such as saucepans, frying pans, fondue and raclette pots or hot plates and the like can be grasped and put down more securely and more firmly, it is proposed that a finger pocket (6) made of a flexible material be attached to the base body (4) at the edge is designed, which at least partially envelops one or more inserted fingers when this or these are inserted into the finger pocket (6).