{"product_id":"black-wrist-spikey-by-kaiko","title":"Black Wrist Spikey by Kaiko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeally suited to those that like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrong sensory input\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Kaiko Wrist Spikey Fidget is one of our most popular fidgets for those who need\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeep and focused pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eassist with self-regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Kaiko wrist spikey is discreet to wear and is primarily used as a harm minimisation tool that provides 'hurt without harm'. We highly recommend watching the video on various ways to use both the finger and wrist spikey as the most effective for replacement of S.H. is the least obvious often. Highly recommend if getting it for this purpose the Spikey Set as it has both wrist and finger spikeys.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso frequently used to minimise picking at skin, fingernails, fingers  \u0026amp; clothing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIf wanting to wear it all day we recommend for most (youth and adults) that the Large, Large PLUS A BIT or the XL be purchased. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore details below re sizing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have had customers who’ve bought the wrist spikey fidget from us and told us it has been the best tool to help them warding against tendency to S.H, as it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprovides 'ouch' without damaging the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Of course, the spikey fidget does not replace accessing professional help. It is a useful tool for the kit-bag.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's important to watch the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evideo here on ways to use so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou\/they\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e understand how to achieve what you\/they need  in terms of 'ouch' 😊 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__block product__block--description rte text-subtext\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Spikey Range\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1fp8ydem73M\" class=\"IWB-YoutubeReel\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kaiko Spikey for wrist helps with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eself-regulation, calming, focus, concentration, tactile awareness and as a substitution for unhealthy\/unhelpful behaviours.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have also had a number of customers report it being helpful in reducing pain \u0026amp; disturbed sensation in arms and muscles. Please consult your treating clinician regarding specific use for your specific condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey come in a range of sizes and NOW also in colours. Colour versions can be found in separate listings.   It is made of a powder coated carbon steel metal that is 'woven' to be stretchy and flexible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome ways to use the wrist spikey...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress \u0026amp; Twist \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- while on wrist, press with other hand applying pressure and twist \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(similar to a 'Chinese burn'). This technique has been particularly helpful for some in minimising self-harm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eup \u0026amp; down the arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebetween two palms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFidget \u0026amp; Stim \u003c\/strong\u003e- Hold in one or two hands to\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efidget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Wear on wrist, ankle or even at elbow \u0026amp; flick (elbow can create a tingling) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClench\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Wear over palm (around hand) and\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclench, squeeze \u0026amp; pulse \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRub  -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eon parts of the body to replace picking, such as lips, fingers, feet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note if wearing the wrist spikey for any period of time that it is important to monitor the skin to ensure it it is not compromising circulation. Many who like this also like the Kaiko Spikey for finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso touted to have remedial benefit, stimulating acupressure points \u0026amp; assisting with circulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are stretchy but firm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I SELECT the Right SIZE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaiko Spikey for wrist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomes in 6 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sizing selected for the wrist spikey is very personal. Many of those that have tried it and find it helpful end up getting a range of sizes to use in different contexts\/situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance, it’s easy to assume sizing selection is best based on size of wrist or age of person using it. This is certainly one contributing factor, however over time its become clear that is isn't the only thing to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIts so important especially with the wrist spikey to select best size for purpose.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wrist spikey is used in used 2 main ways –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efor high sensory input rolled up and down arm -\u003c\/strong\u003eThe small \u0026amp; medium are great for strong input, but generally not comfortable to wear all day, more a 'use as required and then store away' size.  The smaller, the more sensory input it provides when rolled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efor harm minimisation \/high input when distressed (twisted and pressed into wrist buy other hand in the moment of need)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– for this you want the product to be wearable and literally on hand as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo wear it all day you want it to not band or create restriction. When using it in this way\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe size isn’t what delivers the high input, it’s the pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e on twisting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat does.  SO a comfortable wearing sizes is what you're best to select.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor very small wrists the large is good but for your average child to adult it’s the Large 'plus a bit' or the XL that is best. The XXL for larger\/chunky wrists or for use on ankles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo essentially -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eif twisting it around wrist the same amount of input can be achieved using any of the sizes. \u003c\/strong\u003e I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et is the pressure from the other hand that creates the degree of \"ouch\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf unsure, we are happy to chat regarding re your specific needs if that would be helpful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunstretched\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lengths of each if they were undone (so internal circumference) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor harm reduction \u0026amp; all day wear generally recommend ...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePETITE WRIST :  SIZE LARGE: 17 cm length -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor all day wear for younger children or for petite wrists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVERAGE WRIST : SIZE LARGE 'PLUS A BIT': 18 cm length -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor all day wear for youth and average size wrists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLARGER  WRIST :  SIZE XL: 20.5cm length for the XL -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis often the best size for ALL DAY wear for most teens \u0026amp; adults.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVERY LARGE WRIST or LEG :   SIZE XXL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24cm length -\u003c\/span\u003eThis is suitable for ankles and very large wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor compression on roll \u0026amp; NOT all day wear select...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZE SMALL: 12.5 cm length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  - more for compression on roll.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZE MEDIUM: 14.5cm length  -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TINY wrists or \u003c\/span\u003ethis is a great size for intense input for adult wrists to use as needed, then take off.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge 3+ (not suitable for under 3’s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes storage container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange of sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable carbon steel metal material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal is highly durable but can be overstretched if used not in accordance with its typical use by rigorous stretching. 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