SmartKnitKIDS Compresso-T Deep Pressure Sensory Compression Undershirt - Alternative to Vest, White, Small

My son is almost 3, autism level 2 and sensory processing disorder. He is 34 lbs and 40 inches tall, I ordered a small and it fits great. We were lucky enough to have an OT that tried on what she had so we knew what fit. He responded to this better than a weighted vest.It is SUPPOSED to be tight on them though. You just have to figure out what level of tightness they need. Sensory defensive kids probably wouldn't enjoy this as much as my sensory seeker does.We only put it on when he's doing things for sensory seeking purposes and it helps him a ton. I went from having a child I couldn't calm down without a meltdown to a child that can actually focus on tasks and take the world in. It's a huge difference.

Was told by my toddlers ot to get a compression and/or weighted vest. I didn't think he needed the "weight". He is more of a "squeezes" kind of kid. He also doesn't like to wear clothes very often and I thought the bulk of a vest would make him not wear it. I found this and it is perfect for what I thought it would be! Think compression socks for diabetics or people with leg swelling/blood clots. Only in a tank top form. He LOVES it. Gives him "squeezes" just like he likes. It isn't too bulky and can be worn under his shirts. Was wondering during the summer in 90 degree weather and didn't make him hot or sweat so the material is breathable. Definitely measure your kiddo as the sizes start very small (thinking 1 year old?) And up. My small 2 year old fit the size I measured him for perfect. The neck fabric is a little bunchy, but probably to account for kiddos being shaped differently. It didn't bother him. His it is now recommending this product to kiddos in grade school that don't want to wear a vest in public. Do prepare for it being difficult to get on and off.... it's compression after all. But we encourage him that he'll get squeezes and he's gotten use to it! Great price for the quality and type of product. Beats buying a very expensive vest and running the risk of him not wearing it! More products like this need to be made.

This helps my grandson so much. He said it feels like a great big hug.

I’m a pediatric therapist and lots of the other brands of compression clothing for our kids with sensory needs are quite expensive. This compression top does a nice job offering a good amount of compression and is at a very affordable price point. Also like the easy care with simple laundry instructions.

We have a preemie with mild hypotonia and our PT recommended this shirt to help our little dude develop proprioception. He’s starting to walk and his confidence level went up very quickly once he started wearing this shirt.It’s not made of the greatest quality but I’m hoping it will last. I will purchase a second one to alternate for sure.Size chart is a little off. I first purchased the XS based on chest measurements but it was SO snug our skinny toddler complained and immediately wanted it off (he’s 16mo). I exchanged it for the size S, tried it on, he didn’t complain so I washed it (accidentally put it in the dryer (but at very low heat, luckily!) and it shrank a tiny bit but stretched back out - my bad - but it survived so yay!!) and he’s been wearing it since with no issues!!Our OT told us to start with 30min, 2X day.He’s a pretty calm dude overall but as with lots of toddlers, has his tantrum moments when he’s getting tired or hungry. We noticed that, as a bonus, he seemed calmer in high stress situations (bed time approaching/overtired, trip to the pediatrician) so it actually made me think of my dogs’ thundershirts! I wish I knew about this sooner, because it’s just a nice thing to have for inevitable stressful moments one will encounter at some point during toddlerhood.