Navy Kids Weighted Jacket - Unisex

Our new Weighted Jackets are an alternative to fleece and are made of a soft, durable "shell" fabric with a cotton lining containing weight pockets. The shell outer is stylish and easy to wash. The Jacket has a fleece inner collar for comfort and two waist pockets.   The shoulder pockets allow weight to be placed where it is really needed and most effective giving the effect of someone pressing down gently on the shoulders - which is both effective and comfortable for the wearer. The weights around the middle allow additional weight to be evenly distributed as required.  Additional weight set also available. Click here to watch the Weighted Jacket Product Video. Weighted Jacket/ Waistcoat Sizes It is recommended that the Jacket/ Waistcoat weight does not exceed 5% of the users’ bodyweight unless recommended otherwise by your Occupational Therapist (weights can be added or removed as needed). Jacket/ Waistcoat Size Chest Measured (inches) Length X Small Child (XS) 21" - 24" 28" 20" Small Child (S) 24" - 27" 31" 21" Medium Child (M) 27" - 30" 34" 21" Large Child (L) 30" - 34" 38" 23" Small Adult (XL) 34" - 38" 40" 25.5" Medium Adult (XXL) 38" - 42" 46" 27" Large Adult (XXXL) 42" - 46" 50" 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 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.