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Unisex Kids Weighted Fleece Waistcoat - Navy
Kids Weighted Fleece Waistcoat - 4 sizes available
The deep pressure provided by weighted jackets has a "calming and organising" effect on the body's proprioceptive system.
They are commonly recommended by Occupational Therapists for use in the classroom to increase attention span and reduce hyperactivity often seen in children with autism, ADHD, sensory and learning difficulties.
How they work:
- Weights are sewn into reinforced pouches and are interchangeable for maximum safety, comfort and easy washing.
- The lining contains 7 strategically placed "pockets", 2 on the shoulders and 5 around the torso.
- They are made comfortable with fleece outer and a soft cotton lining.
Important:
- We recommend a maximum jacket weight of 5% of the user's bodyweight (weights can be added or removed as needed).
- Wear for 20-30 minutes at a time.
- CE approved
- Class 1 Medical Device.
- Additional weight set also available.
Weighted jackets can benefit those who:
- have autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder
- appear hyperactive and/or excessive shifting in their seat
- have a short attention span and are easily distracted
- show tactile sensitivity - ie need to touch everything or are resistant to touch
- have poor awareness of their body and body position
- display self stimulatory behaviour such as rocking, twirling and chewing.
Click here to watch the Weighted Jacket Product Video.
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Over 300,000 orders shipped since 2005
Important:
- We recommend a maximum jacket weight of 5% of the user's bodyweight (weights can be added or removed as needed).
- Wear for 20-30 minutes at a time.
- CE approved
- Class 1 Medical Device.
Click here to watch the Weighted Jacket Product Video.
Weighted Jacket/ Waistcoat Sizes and Weight
It is recommended that the jacket/ waistcoat weight does not exceed 5% of the users’ bodyweight unless recommended otherwise by your Occupational Therapist.
Jacket/ Waistcoat Size |
Chest |
Measured(inches) |
Length |
|
X Small Child (XS) |
21" - 24" |
30" |
20" |
|
Small Child (S) |
24" - 27" |
33" |
21" |
|
Medium Child (M) |
27" - 30" |
36" |
21" |
|
Large Child (L) |
30" - 34" |
40" |
23" |
|
Small Adult (XL) |
34" - 38" |
42" |
25.5" |
|
Medium Adult (XXL) |
38" - 42" |
46" |
27" |
|
Large Adult (XXXL) |
42" - 46" |
52" |
28.5" |
Weighted Jacket/Waistcoat weights
Size |
Shoulder Weights |
Waist Weights |
Total Weight (including jacket) |
|
Extra small Child (XS)
|
2 x 340g |
3 x 250g |
1.75kg |
|
Small Child (S) |
2 x 340g |
4 x 250g |
2.0kg |
|
Medium Child (M) |
2 x 340g |
4 x 330g |
2.3kg |
|
Large Child (L) |
2 x 340g |
2 x 330g + 2 x 400g |
2.5kg |
|
Small Adult (XL) |
2 x 460g |
4 x 400g |
3.0kg |
|
Medium Adult (XXL) |
2 x 460g |
5 x 400g |
3.5kg |
|
Large Adult (XXXL) |
2 x 460g |
5 x 400g |
3.5kg |
The deep pressure provided by weighted jackets has a ‘calming and organising’ effect on the body's proprioceptive system. The jackets are commonly recommended by Occupational Therapists for use in the classroom to increase attention-span and reduce the hyperactivity often seen in children with autism, ADHD, and sensory or learning difficulties.
A weighted vest can benefit children who:
- have autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder
- display hyperactivity, such as excessive shifting in their seat
- have a short attention-span and are easily distracted
- show tactile sensitivities such as needing to touch everything, or being resistant to touch
- have a poor awareness of their body position
- display self-stimulatory behaviour such as rocking, twirling, and chewing
Occupational Therapist Nancy Vandenberg conducted research on children with ADHD and the use of weighted vests in the classroom (Vandenberg 2001). Students with ADHD were studied in the classroom performing fine motor activities for 15 minute periods, both with and without a weighted vest. The research showed that concentration on tasks increased by 18% to 25% in all students tested. Additionally, 75% of the pupils frequently asked to wear the vest even when they weren’t being observed.
Nancy Vandenberg’s research recommends using a jacket for maximum periods of 30 to 40 minutes before giving the child a rest for a similar period before using it again.
Jackets may have weight around the waist area only, or offer weight around the shoulder area as a way of applying deep pressure to the upper body. The better jackets are discrete and have a “non clinical” look – without close inspection you would not know it was a ‘special’ jacket. This is an important feature for all using the jacket, particularly for children in mainstream schools, who don’t want to stand out from their peers.
Weighted jackets are designed for the classroom or other passive activities. They are not recommended for outside play or any other physical activities. In addition to the classroom, weighted jackets are useful in a wide variety of other environments such as restaurants, cafes, church, or cinemas when it is necessary for the child to sit calmly for a period of time. Other situations may include, for example, a busy shopping centre to help keep a child calm and reduce anxiety.
This product is eligible for VAT relief and can be purchased free from VAT.
- If you have a disability or a chronic medical condition you can claim VAT relief on certain eligible products provided the products are purchased for personal or domestic use.
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CHRISTMAS DESPATCH AND DELIVERY
Order in stock products by 2pm on Thursday 19th December for same day despatch.
Please note Christmas delivery is not guaranteed as once your products have been passed to the courier we have no influence or control over their delivery timeframes.
CHRISTMAS RETURNS POLICY
We want to give our customers peace of mind that all eligible products purchased between 1st November 2024 and 25th December 2024 can be returned or exchanged until 31st January 2025.
Customers simply need to return the product(s) in their original re-sellable condition together with the completed Returns Form.
Please note this excludes reporting missing or damaged products which must be reported within 3 working days, so please ensure you open and check your order when it arrives.
DELIVERY
Products that are in stock and ordered before 2pm, Monday to Friday, will be despatched on the same working day.
Sensory Direct's Weighted Blankets, Weighted Jackets, Shoulder Wraps, Lap Pads and other handmade products may take 3-5 working days to be despatched if not in stock. We will endeavour to contact customers whose orders may be affected by any despatch delays.
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- Small products are sent by Royal Mail. Larger products are sent by Courier for Mainland UK next day delivery. For smaller products that are in stock and ordered before 2pm, you can now select and pay for Mainland UK next day delivery at the checkout stage.
- Some larger products may be delivered directly from the manufacturer.
- Please note we cannot deliver to a PO Box address.
- We are currently unable to ship outside of the UK unless you hold a trade account with us.
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RETURNS
We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase, but if you find that the product is not suitable you must return the product to us within 30 days of receipt for a refund or exchange of the same or similar. There are some exemptions to this, please view the Returns page for further information regarding Sensory Direct's Weighted Blankets.
Returns of sale products must be within 14 days of receipt.
To receive a refund or exchange, goods must be returned unused, in their original packaging and with all original documentation.
For full returns information, please view the Returns page.
Our Story
When my son was born with autism, my world changed and Sensory Direct was born
Ethan had been prescribed different forms of medication, and although they helped a little, I didn’t want to become reliant upon them, so Ethan’s Paediatric Consultant suggested a Weighted Blanket. I remember hearing this and thinking ‘what on earth is a Weighted Blanket’? At this stage I was blissfully unaware of how life changing that Weighted Blanket would become.
British Born Solutions
Sensory Direct’s principle drive and values are based on wanting to help and support others find their solution.
We strongly believe in our products and ensure that the same love and care that went into making my son’s first Weighted Blanket goes into every handmade product we produce here in Worcester. We pride ourselves on our Customer Service and we will do our utmost to find you a solution that works.
