Weighted Hug Vest - Unisex

Weighted Hug vest is made to calm and provide steady proprioceptive input.

The combined pressure and weight functions as a reassuring deep hug.

Made of neoprene, the vests are designed for comfort with soft mesh material on the sides to increase air flow and ventilation.

The stretchy neoprene provides soothing proprioceptive input and compression around the body, helping to calm and promote self regulation. The weight provides additional sensory input for those who need it. This vest is a good middle ground coming somewhere between our weighted jacket and deep pressure vest. It's lighter than the weighted jackets and does not give as much compression as the deep pressure vest, but falls nicely in between with a combination of the weighted and deep pressure.

Provides proprioceptive feedback to help focus and self-regulate
Hug-like compression encourages calm and feeling of security
Supports kids and adults with ADHD, sensory integration disorder or autism

Weights are safely positioned in pockets inside the vest and can be added or removed. (Machine washable on cold wash when weights are removed).

The Hug Vest includes:

4 x 150g weights and
2 x 300g weights
(total of 1200g)
Additional weights are available to buy seperately.

Sizes:

Small Age 3-6 Approx. 23-26" chest length 14"
Medium Age 6-10 approx. 26-28" chest Length 15.5"
Large Age 10-14 approx. 28-32" Chest Length 19"

Care and Maintenance:

Remove weights before washing.

Safety

Weighted jackets should only be used with the direction and advice of your occupational therapist or other suitably qualified person.

It is recommended that the jacket weight does not exceed 5% of the users’s bodyweight unless recommended otherwise by your Occupational Therapist. Remove some of the waist weights if necessary but ensure weights are evenly distributed across the jacket.

Use under supervision at all times
Ensure that the jacket weight is appropriate for the user
Do not use in conjunction with other weighted products
Do not sleep in a weighted jacket
Check for signs of wear & tear before and after use

Click here to watch the Weighted Hug Vest Product Video.

Product Description

Weighted deep pressure vest is made to calm and provide steady proprioceptive input.

The combined pressure and weight functions as a reassuring deep hug.

Made of neoprene, the vests are designed for comfort with soft mesh material on the sides to increase air flow and ventilation.

Click here to watch the Weighted Hug Vest Product Video.

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.

VAT Relief

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.
If you are a parent or carer you can claim VAT relief on behalf of a child or person you look after.
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VAT is chargeable on delivery.

For further information on VAT relief, please view the FAQs or VAT Relief page.

Delivery & Returns

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.

Delivery is FREE for online orders of £45 and above within Mainland UK (excluding Highlands, Offshore Islands and Northern Ireland).
Mainland UK delivery charges are £3.95 Royal Mail and £5.95 for Courier delivery for orders under £45. (See FAQs for Courier Estimated Delivery Times).
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.
Bubble Tubes - Delivery to Mainland UK only.

For full delivery information, please view the Delivery page.

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.