Body Sock – A Hug for the Whole Body, Perfect for Sensory Regulation

The Body Sock is a versatile and effective sensory tool designed to help children and teens with sensory processing challenges. Recommended by Occupational Therapists, this stretchy, lycra-like sack provides calming deep-pressure input, creating a snug, proprioceptive “hug” that supports emotional regulation, sensory processing, and improved focus.

Benefits of the Body Sock:

🧘 Calming Sensory Input: The gentle compression helps sensory seekers feel secure, reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of calm.

🧸Improved Emotional Regulation: Deep-pressure stimulation encourages self-soothing, helping manage meltdowns and emotional overload.

🧠 Enhanced Attention and Concentration: The proprioceptive input supports better body awareness and focus, making it easier for children to engage in learning or play.

💪 Boosts Coordination and Motor Skills: Encourages movement and resistance play, promoting motor planning and spatial awareness.

How to Use the Body Sock:

• Sensory Breaks: Use it during sensory breaks to help calm overstimulated children.
• Active Play: Encourage children to crawl, stretch, or perform resistance movements to meet sensory needs.
• Quiet Time: Use it for a relaxing wind-down at the end of a busy day.

Where Can It Be Used?

• At Home: Create a calming corner or use it during family downtime for sensory regulation.
• In the Classroom: Offer a discreet way for children to manage sensory needs during school activities or breaks.
• Therapy Settings: A must-have tool for sensory integration therapy, promoting tactile and proprioceptive development.
• On the Go: Lightweight and portable, making it easy to bring to appointments, vacations, or therapy sessions.

Who Benefits from the Body Sock?

• Sensory Seekers: Provides the deep-pressure input they crave, helping them feel more balanced and secure.
• Children with Autism or ADHD: Supports emotional regulation and reduces overstimulation.
• Kids with Coordination Challenges: Encourages fun, resistance-based activities to improve body awareness and motor skills.

The Body Sock is a fun, calming, and therapeutic tool that helps children connect with their bodies and manage sensory needs. Whether at home, in therapy, or in the classroom, it’s an essential resource for promoting calm, focus, and overall well-being.

Give your child the comforting “hug” they need with the Body Sock—recommended by OTs and loved by kids!