Kaiko Wrist Spikey - Stretchy Metal

It is an ideal tool for those that

• need support to minimise self harm. It can provide the 'hurt' without the harm. (more information below)
• pick at their skin, fingernail and clothing.
• live with anxiety and find high sensory input helpful.

Ideally suited to those that like strong sensory input. The Kaiko Wrist Spikey Fidget is one of our most popular fidgets for those who need deep and focused pressure to assist with self-regulation. See below for a guide in size s election.

 It is discreet and looks like a trendy piece of jewellery. It is quiet and keeps your hands busy allowing you to focus.

Some ways to use the wrist spikey...

• Roll up and down the arm
• Rub between two palms
• Hold in one or two hands to fidget
• Wear on wrist and flick
• Place on wrist and twist it 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. Of course, the spikey fidget does not replace accessing professional help. It is a useful tool for the kit bag.
• 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. 

There is also a guide below to help you pick most suitable size.

How do I SELECT the Right SIZE?

Kaiko Spikey for wrist comes in 5 sizes.

If wanting to wear it all day we recommend for most (kids and adults) that the XL be purchased. If wrist is tiny then the Large. more details below.

The sizing selected for the wrist spikey is very personal. Many of those that have tried it and find it helpful end up getting all 4 smaller sizes and 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 the 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 and medium deliver this best). The smaller the more sensory input it provides when rolled. if using it to roll then, irrespective of wrist size, the small is often the go to.

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 size 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 XL that is best. The XXL for large/chunky wrists or ankles.

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

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

The unstretched internal diameter (across) measurements are:

The spikey material is not designed to be over stretched/ over extended using both hands. If overstretched it will become out of shape and not return to its original form. Thus, not suitable for those that like to pull at things with two hands, like to pull things apart or generally like to test limits of products.

SMALL: 12.5 cm length - super intense for adults or for tiny child wrists. This is more for intense input on roll, not all day wear.

MEDIUM: 14.5cm length - this is a great size for intense input for adult wrists to use as needed, then take off.

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

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

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

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 over stretched if used not in accordance with its typical use by rigorous stretching. It is not meant to be pulled significantly so may not suit some that like to pull things apart. It will not recover if over stretched.