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Hero Costume

$52.00

Our hero weighted costumes help with calming in a fun and exciting way! Get kids used to and wanting to wear weighted tools! We decided to make weighted costumes because not only are they fun, but they have so many other positive benefits.

Why costumes?

  • Foster imagination and creativity: When children dress up in costumes, they can become anyone or anything they want. This helps them develop their creativity, problem-solving skills, and cognitive abilities.
  • Help with social interaction: When children wear a costume, it leads to interactive and cooperative play with their peers. Role playing helps with communication, sharing and empathy.
  • Boosts confidence: Wearing costumes give children a sense of empowerment and confidence. It can boost their self-esteem and help kids feel more comfortable!

Safety Guidelines: All Dress Up to Calm Down weighted products are for therapeutic use only and they should not be considered toys. Please read these Safety Guidelines before using your weighted products.

 

USING YOUR WEIGHTED PRODUCTS

Adult supervision is recommended when using all weighted costumes and products. Stop use if user reports fatigue, pain or any discomfort.

• Recommended for children at least 3 years of age

• Weight should be added or removed per user’s needs.

-10% of total body weight is a recommended standard.

-Total weight should never exceed 10-15% of total body weight.

• Only one weighted product should be used at a time.

• Do not sleep in weighted clothing or with any weighted product unless it is a blanket.

• User should be able to remove weighted product on their own.

• Weighted products are not meant to be worn all day, only for short periods of time.

 

INSPECTING YOUR WEIGHTED PRODUCTS

• Inspect costumes prior to each use. Inspect both the outside costume and inner weighted pockets and weights.

• Look for loose stitching, ripped seams, fraying, torn or worn areas.

• If product is damaged, do not use until it is fixed or replaced.

 

CARING FOR YOUR WEIGHTED PRODUCTS

• Costumes are machine washable with weights removed on cold and then air dry. Weighted bags are surface clean only and air dry.

If you have questions please contact us at jenny@flutterby.biz

Does the weighted costume come with added weights?

Yes! All our costumes come with weights the size depends on how much weight comes with it. Each weighted bag is 0.8lbs. The small comes with 4 weights, medium 5 weights, large 6 weights and XL 7 weights. Additionally, we offer weights to be purchased a la carte if you would like to have more weight then is offered.

Who could benefit from a weighted costume?

Kids that have sensory processing difficulties, difficulties with self regulation and attention, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, poor body awareness and poor body in space. These costumes are a fun alternative to the “classic” weighted vests out there. Kids are asking to wear these!

To wash remove weights and wash on cold. Air dry. Weights can be surfaced washed. Air dry.

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