Velva soft weighted pressure vests

9/21/11 Wednesday,

We are looking into getting Jewel a weighted vest.
This vest can act like a pressure vest due to the design.  It velcrows together at the sides and on top of the shoulders, making it easy peasy to put on.  You can make the sides and top snug thus increasing the pressure and helps with calming.  I figure that we can put in either weights or ice packs in the inside pockets to cool the child or add weights for sensory proprioceptive feedback and stability.

 http://www.velvasoft.com/velvasoft-weighted-vest.html

This weighted vest is made of koolnit technology, looks like the top vest but helps with children who tend to overheat and children with cerebral palsy tend to overheat.  When children can not regulate their temperature they can dehydrate thus risking hospitalization.  The Koolnit is 6.8oz 100% polyester mesh fabric that is light weight, durable and washable. 
http://www.velvasoft.com/koolnit-weighted-vest1.html

Seems like e-bay and amazon have used vests but not many of this brand.  An occupational therapist brought one over and it seems like a nice fit.  I am seriously considering ordering one, check it out.  Shipping to Hawaii is what kills us on this end.