Our Calming Alternative to the Weighted Vest: The Wrap Around Medium
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Like a hand on your shoulder, Wrap Arounds™ provide the wearer a little extra pressure on the body that can improve attention. The Wrap Arounds™ are a great, lower cost alternative to the weighted vest.
Some kids move or fidget more than others. Research has consistently shown pressure on the skin and extra work for the joints and muscles provide a calming and focusing effect. Worn for up to 30 minutes at a time, Wrap Arounds™ can help improve attention during learning times such as circle time, independent work time and meal time.
Wrap Arounds™ have an elastic band to which a ‘fidget’ object may be attached. Occupational therapists often suggest the use of a hand held fidget object to encourage focus and to keep hands to oneself. A fidget object can be attached to the elastic band so when the child lets go of the object it stays at their side ready for the next time they need to fidget.
Children who move and fidget a lot are often on the receiving end of statements such as “don’t do this” or “stop that”. Using positive statements such as “get your Wrap Arounds” or “use your fidget” instead of negative statements such as “stop moving” or "don’t touch so-and-so" gives opportunity for positive interaction. This can help children feel they are part of a solution and not part of a problem.
Size Recommendations for Wrap Around™
Small 20-30 lbs 25”-30” Wrap Around Weight Each: 9 ozs
Medium 31-40 lbs 30”-40” Wrap Around Weight Each: 14 ozs
Large 41-50 lbs 40”-50” Wrap Around Weight Each: 18 ozs
XL 51-60 lbs 50”-60” Wrap Around Weight Each: 21 ozs
Please allow two weeks for delivery.
Some kids move or fidget more than others. Research has consistently shown pressure on the skin and extra work for the joints and muscles provide a calming and focusing effect. Worn for up to 30 minutes at a time, Wrap Arounds™ can help improve attention during learning times such as circle time, independent work time and meal time.
Wrap Arounds™ have an elastic band to which a ‘fidget’ object may be attached. Occupational therapists often suggest the use of a hand held fidget object to encourage focus and to keep hands to oneself. A fidget object can be attached to the elastic band so when the child lets go of the object it stays at their side ready for the next time they need to fidget.
Children who move and fidget a lot are often on the receiving end of statements such as “don’t do this” or “stop that”. Using positive statements such as “get your Wrap Arounds” or “use your fidget” instead of negative statements such as “stop moving” or "don’t touch so-and-so" gives opportunity for positive interaction. This can help children feel they are part of a solution and not part of a problem.
Size Recommendations for Wrap Around™
Small 20-30 lbs 25”-30” Wrap Around Weight Each: 9 ozs
Medium 31-40 lbs 30”-40” Wrap Around Weight Each: 14 ozs
Large 41-50 lbs 40”-50” Wrap Around Weight Each: 18 ozs
XL 51-60 lbs 50”-60” Wrap Around Weight Each: 21 ozs
Please allow two weeks for delivery.
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