Wrist Spikey Single Oil Slick by Kaiko

Great Tool for anxiety & harm minimisation

The 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 way to achieve the 'ouch' for replacement of S.H. is the least obvious way to use.  The Kaiko Wrist Spikey Fidget is generally helpful for those who need deep and focused pressure to assist with self-regulation.  Also frequently used to minimise picking at  skin, fingernails, fingers & clothing. 

We 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 provides 'ouch' without damaging the skin. Of course, the spikey fidget does not replace accessing professional help. It is a useful tool for the kit-bag.   

"Discreet enough that it looks like a scrunchy or bracelet, it makes it easy to wear to work. I am finding it super helpful during the day for a deeper sensory input, and it has reduced my skin picking when at work. Love it! Isabella K Aug 2023"

"Absolutely love the spikey rings and bracelet. Bought them to hopefully stop skin picking around my nails (as you can see, my thumb is red raw) and I’m extremely impressed. They provide a very satisfying sensation with the perfect amount of discomfort, and rolling them creates a similar movement to picking which satisfies the compulsion. My cat also approves of the products - she pulled the free gift straight out of the box and has been carrying it in her mouth everywhere she goes. So a big thank you from the both of us! Ella Y March 2025"

"These spikeys are amazing and I wish they had been invented decades ago Elizabeth S Sept 2023"

It's important to watch the video here on ways to use so you/they understand how to achieve what you/they need  in terms of 'ouch' 😊 

The Kaiko Spikey for wrist helps with self-regulation, calming, focus, concentration, tactile awareness and as a substitution for NSSH.

We have also had a number of customers report it being helpful in reducing pain & disturbed sensation in arms and muscles. Please consult your treating clinician regarding specific use for your specific condition.

They come in a range of sizes and are made of a powder coated carbon steel metal that is 'woven' to be stretchy and flexible.

If 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.  More details below re sizing.

Some ways to use the wrist spikey...

• Roll up & down the arm
• Rub between two palms
• Hold in one or two hands to fidget
• Wear on wrist, ankle or even at elbow (elbow can create a tingling) & flick
  
• Place on wrist or ankle & twist around (similar to a 'Chinese burn') applying varying degrees of pressure dependent on preference. This technique has been particularly helpful for some in minimising self harm. It can provide the 'hurt' without the harm to the skin. 
• Rub it on parts of body to replace picking, such as lips

Please 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.

Also touted to have remedial benefit, stimulating acupressure points & assisting with circulation. These are stretchy but firm.

How do I SELECT the Right SIZE?

The 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.

At 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.

Its so important especially with the wrist spikey to select best size for purpose.
The wrist spikey is used in used 2 main ways –

1. for high sensory input rolled up and down arm -The small & 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.

2. for harm minimisation /high input when distressed (twisted and pressed into wrist buy other hand in the moment of need) – for this you want the product to be wearable and literally on hand as needed.

To wear it all day you want it to not band or create restriction. When using it in this way the size isn’t what delivers the high input, it’s the pressure on twisting that does.  SO a comfortable wearing sizes is what you're best to select.

For 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.

So essentially - if twisting it around wrist the same amount of input can be achieved using any of the sizes.  It is the pressure from the other hand that creates the degree of "ouch".

If unsure, we are happy to chat regarding re your specific needs if that would be helpful.

The unstretched lengths of each if they were undone (so internal circumference) are:

For harm reduction & all day wear generally recommend ...

PETITE WRIST :  SIZE LARGE: 17 cm length - For all day wear for younger children or for petite wrists.

AVERAGE WRIST : SIZE LARGE 'PLUS A BIT': 18 cm length - For all day wear for youth and average size wrists.

LARGER  WRIST :  SIZE XL: 20.5cm length for the XL - this often the best size for ALL DAY wear for most teens & adults.

VERY LARGE WRIST or LEG :   SIZE XXL: 24cm length -This is suitable for ankles and very large wrist

For compression on roll & NOT all day wear select...

SIZE SMALL: 12.5 cm length  - more for compression on roll.  This is a great size for intense input for adult wrists to use as needed, then take off.

Features:
Age 3+ (not suitable for under 3’s)

• Includes storage container
• Range of sizes
• Expandable carbon steel metal material.
• The metal is highly durable but can be overstretched if used not in accordance with its typical use by rigorous stretching. It is not meant to be pulled or twisted significantly.  They may not suit some that like to pull things apart. It will not recover if overstretched or broken.