{"product_id":"sensory-compression-vest","title":"Sensory Compression Vest","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome children feel calmer when they’re held firmly. A big hug, a snug blanket or a tight squeeze can help a busy body settle. This Sensory Compression Vest gives that same firm, even pressure in a form a child can wear through the day. It hugs the shoulders, chest and tummy without adding any weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe vest is made of a stretchy, breathable fabric that wraps closely around the torso. Hook-and-loop fastenings let you adjust how firm the pressure feels, so you can find what is comfortable for your child. It is low-profile and flexible, so it can be worn under a school shirt or over a T-shirt. Children can still run, climb, sit and play freely while wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe stock this vest because many families and therapists find deep pressure a helpful, gentle tool for regulation. It isn’t a fix or a cure. It is one more way to help a child feel more comfortable in their body during busy, loud or overwhelming moments. Every child responds differently, and that’s okay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Sensory Compression Vest (adjustable hook-and-loop fastening)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes (measure shoulder to waist and around the chest):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 35.9704%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 36.504%;\"\u003eShoulder to waist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 26.94%;\"\u003eChest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9704%;\"\u003eX-Small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.504%;\"\u003e30 cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.94%;\"\u003e51 cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9704%;\"\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.504%;\"\u003e36 cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.94%;\"\u003e61 cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9704%;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.504%;\"\u003e43 cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.94%;\"\u003e76 cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9704%;\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.504%;\"\u003e51 cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.94%;\"\u003e91 cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf your child falls between sizes, choose by chest measurement. The vest should feel snug but still allow easy, comfortable breathing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 | \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ years (choose by measurement, not age)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat the OT Says\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs an occupational therapist, I often see children whose nervous systems are working very hard to process everything around them. For some, the noise, movement and demands of a classroom or busy shop can feel like too much. Deep pressure gives the body proprioceptive input, which is information from the muscles and joints about where the body is in space. For many children this input is organising and calming. It is the same reason firm hugs, heavy blankets or squeezing into a beanbag help some children settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA compression vest delivers that input steadily and evenly across the trunk, without needing an adult to provide it. The adjustable fastening matters therapeutically. Children differ widely in how much pressure they find comforting, and some sensory-sensitive children find firm pressure uncomfortable rather than calming. Starting gently and adjusting gradually lets you watch how your child responds. Because the vest uses compression instead of weight, it doesn’t add load to the shoulders or affect posture and movement. Children can wear it while moving, writing at a desk or playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI’d encourage families to use the vest purposefully, not all day. Try it during times your child tends to find hard, such as transitions, busy outings, homework or settling after school. Use short wear periods with breaks, and watch your child’s cues. The vest should never feel restrictive or uncomfortable, and it shouldn’t be worn to sleep. Research on compression garments is mixed. Some children show clear benefits in sensory regulation, attention and emotional regulation, and others show little change. The best guide is your own child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI recommend this vest for home and clinical use, ideally as part of a wider sensory plan. If you’re unsure whether it suits your child, an OT can help you work out how and when to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tiny tree toys","offers":[{"title":"Medium Black","offer_id":50795506958555,"sku":"SS001928","price":840.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Blue","offer_id":50795506991323,"sku":"SS001929","price":840.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9155\/4011\/files\/Sensory_vest_front_shot.png?v=1792227865","url":"https:\/\/tinytreetoys.co.za\/products\/sensory-compression-vest","provider":"tiny tree toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}