The Kaiko wrist spikey is discreet to wear and is primarily used as a harm minimisation tool that provides ‘hurt without harm’.
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 self-harm, 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.
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 unhealthy/unhelpful behaviours. 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.
It is an ideal tool for those that
- need support to minimise self harm. It can provide the ‘hurt’ without the harm.
- pick at their skin, fingernails & fingers and clothing.
- live with anxiety & 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.
It is made of a powder coated carbon steel metal that is ‘woven’ to be stretchy and flexible.
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 or ankle & 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. 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. These are stretchy but firm.
PLEASE NOTE: 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.