{"product_id":"kaiko-finger-spikey","title":"Kaiko Finger Spikey","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur amazing Kaiko Spikey fidget has been an instant favourite! It provides firm and textured sensory feedback when rolled up and down the finger. It is touted to have remedial benefit, stimulating acupressure points \u0026amp; assisting with circulation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are stretchy but firm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly good for those that pick and bite as the 'bitey' sensation stimulates in a similar way without the harm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome ways to use the spikey...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eup \u0026amp; down the finger. It can be rolled using the same hand or alternate hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebetween two palms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold in one or two hands to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efidget\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace on finger \u0026amp;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etwist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earound using thumb (similar to a 'Chinese burn') applying varying degrees of pressure-dependent on preference. This technique has been particularly helpful for some in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminimising self-harm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can provide the 'hurt' without harm to the skin.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf course, the spikey fidget does not replace accessing professional help. It is a useful tool for the kit-bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace on one finger \u0026amp;\u003cstrong\u003e squeeze\u003c\/strong\u003e adjacent fingers into it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note if wearing the spikey for any period of time that it is important to monitor the skin to ensure it is not compromising circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can slightly stretch the metal, working around it to create a looser feel if preferred. Needs to be done bit by bit and section by section to create an even stretch. (See video). Please note once stretched it cannot be unstretched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-lineheight=\"24\" data-fontsize=\"16\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally suited to those that like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrong sensory input\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kaiko Wrist \u0026amp; Finger Spikey Fidgets are one of our most popular fidgets for those who need \u003cstrong\u003edeep and focused pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eassist with self regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is made of a powder coated metal that is 'woven' to be stretchy and flexible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an ideal fidget for those who\u003cstrong\u003e pick at their skin, fingernails and clothing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have had amazing feedback regarding this tool. Especially for those who live with anxiety. We have had particularly good feedback from those who pick or self-harm. Indeed, we have had customers who’ve bought the wrist spikey fidget from us and told us it has been the best tool as it \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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kaiko Spikey helps with \u003cstrong\u003eself regulation, calming, focus, concentration, tactile awareness and as a substitution for unhealthy\/unhelpful behaviours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have also had a number of customers\u003cstrong\u003e report it being helpful in reducing pain, swelling \u0026amp; disturbed sensation in fingers. Please consult your treating clinician regarding their use for your specific condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge 3+ (not suitable for under 3’s)\u003c\/li\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 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf wanting to wear it or alter sensory input you can gently over stretch it to increase its size.\u003c\/strong\u003e  To do this take your time and very slowly work around ring with both hands putting tension on metal. Over stretching will cause it to loose shape and it will not rebound. \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43814270861555,"sku":"23090","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/citybreathing.com\/s\/files\/1\/0011\/7270\/1241\/products\/fingerspikey_418x418_0105b9ca-b08a-4d33-af69-c61e5718a38d.jpg?v=1687525152","url":"https:\/\/dragonflykids.com.au\/products\/kaiko-finger-spikey","provider":"citybreathing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}