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Comfy Itch-Free Sensory Friendly Outerwear For Children
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Comfy Itch-Free Sensory Friendly Outerwear For Children
Jeanette Loftus
It is common for children who have sensory processing disorder to have difficulty with getting dressed and being able to tolerate regular clothing. In the winter months it can be difficult to find outerwear for children who have sensory processing differences.
A common challenge for parents who have children with sensory differences is finding clothes that their child will wear and be comfortable wearing when it is cold outside because it can be difficult to get children with sensory processing disorder to wear outerwear like coats, boots, mittens and hats.
Jackets can often be uncomfortable or too restrictive for some children who have sensory issues. This can cause children to have sensory meltdowns and refuse to wear the clothing they need for cold weather.
Children with sensory challenges often have sensitivities to different fabrics and that is why it is so important that sensory friendly outerwear be made from very soft and non-irritating fabrics. Some of the most common fabrics used for sensory clothing are cotton, fleece and sometimes bamboo. Children who have sensory processing disorder or clothing tactile sensitivities often prefer natural fabrics like bamboo or organic cotton.
Many children with sensory differences struggle with clothing that are too tight, too loose, too many buttons or zippers and some are really bothered by rough seams. Sensory friendly outerwear provide different options with no buttons or zippers or are soft and seamless.
A hoodie is often one of the more common sensory friendly options for outerwear. Hoodies are warm and comfortable. Regular hoodies can have features that are not sensory friendly like tight hoods or rough seams. Sensory friendly hoodies are designed with these sensitivities in mind.
These sensory friendly hoodies usually have more space in the hood, buttery soft and stretchy, natural fabrics and no tags or seams that can cause the child discomfort. Some sensory friendly clothing brands may offer hoodies that have weighted pockets to provide a calming and extra proprioceptive sensory input for your child.
Sensory-friendly outerwear are becoming more common and available in fashionable and inclusive designs. Many sensory friendly clothing companies have a selection of different colors and patterns to choose from. This makes it easier for children to choose what they like, prefer and feel confident in their clothes choices.
Sensory friendly coats and hoodies can be a sensory tool that is life changing for a child who struggles with sensory processing disorder and their families too. They are a sensory solution for the challenges that parents struggle with so much when finding the right clothing for cold weather. More clothing companies are recognizing the importance of inclusivity and accommodating the sensory clothing needs of all children who struggle with sensory difficulties.
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DISCLAIMER: I have learned a lot over the years but I am still learning. Always do your own research and exercise sound judgment. I am not an occupational therapist or a physician. I am an adult who has sensory processing disorder, a sensory parent and a Grandma. The information on this website is not medical advice and does not replace the information that your child's therapists or medical professionals give you. These are just ideas that I have learned myself over the years of being a parent and an adult living with SPD. If you are concerned for your child, please always seek medical attention through a family doctor, pediatrician or therapist. This website is for awareness and support purposes only. Each child is different and what works for one child may not for another because all children have different sensory needs. Please always consult with a professional.
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