Swimming costumes!

[mandyque]

We have been battling with dd for some time now to stop her wearing swimming costumes with little success, she strips her ordinary clothes off and will only wear cossies which was causing a lot of problems. It's a definate sensory issue, when she is distressed her clothes come off but the swimming cossies never do! I think it's because it is smooth and tight, she likes deep pressure and to be wrapped up tightly.

 

A solution I came up with was to buy her two piece tankini style swimming costumes and allow her to wear them as underwear. But as the shops sell out of summer clothes it's getting harder to get suitable stuff, and there's also the little matter of cold weather! I've managed to get some skirts made of the same material which she will wear too and I'm watching ebay for more. Her community nurse is looking into funding so that I can buy up a load of UV clothing which I've found online, they have shorts, tshirts and skirts but can be pricey. Can anyone guide me to anywhere that sells more types of clothing made from this material? She's in age 10 clothes btw.

[Bullet]

This is just a theory and may not work, but what if you got hold of some cheap swimming costumes from ebay or any shop you find that does them. Then get hold of a couple of them and cut them up, roll up the material into tubes and make arms and legs. Stitch these to another costume so what you have is an edwardian style swimming costume that offers coverage to the torso and limbs. If you can't do it yourself see if anybody else would be willing to help you out. Your dd would have the extra coverage for the clothes and because she'd have the feeling of deep pressure over a greater proprtion of her body there is a tiny possibility she might consent to wearing normal clothes on top of them.

I'll also have a look for other uv clothes as well.

[oxgirl]

We have been battling with dd for some time now to stop her wearing swimming costumes with little success, she strips her ordinary clothes off and will only wear cossies which was causing a lot of problems. It's a definate sensory issue, when she is distressed her clothes come off but the swimming cossies never do! I think it's because it is smooth and tight, she likes deep pressure and to be wrapped up tightly.

 

A solution I came up with was to buy her two piece tankini style swimming costumes and allow her to wear them as underwear. But as the shops sell out of summer clothes it's getting harder to get suitable stuff, and there's also the little matter of cold weather! I've managed to get some skirts made of the same material which she will wear too and I'm watching ebay for more. Her community nurse is looking into funding so that I can buy up a load of UV clothing which I've found online, they have shorts, tshirts and skirts but can be pricey. Can anyone guide me to anywhere that sells more types of clothing made from this material? She's in age 10 clothes btw.

 

 

Just a thought, but have you thought about leotards? They used to make them with poppers underneath, don't know if they still do. That way, she could maybe wear them under her clothes and still have access for loo purposes! You could get them long sleeved and they're fairly tight, all she'd need was a skirt over the top then and it would just look like a tight top.

 

Good luck!

 

~ Mel ~

[lil_me]

I was thinking along the same line, most dance wear shops sell dance suits which are very clingy. From leotards to all in ones. Leggings and the such like. Same as Ice Skating costumes. You can also chop loetards and put poppers in yourself. Also most sports shops will sell the likes of tankinis all year round. Also if the nurse is willing to help, what about elasticated bandages ? Seems a long shot but might be worth a try.

 

When I met you yesterday your little DD reminded me of a phase my son went through wanting to wear suits similar to http://www.allensswimwear.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=448 but for boys with long legs and sleeves. Wonder if that was for the same reason. They were classed as 'surf wear'.

Edited August 17, 2006 by lil_me

[Elouise]

I asked Jo (eldest emo/goth daughter) after she finished with some daft comments about bondage wear she suggested you try dance shops as they will also do long length skirts and leggings in lycra stretch that might be warmer in the winter.

You can also buy lycra stretch trousers meant for dancing.

 

If you have not a dance shop near you try on line theatrical suppliers. They specialise in producing lycra and stretchable costumes. They may be able to provide material too.

 

Surfwear is a good alternative too.

[mandyque]

Some great ideas, thank you, I will check out the dance wear shops for sure. Sewing and making things is way beyond me though! Hopefully her community nurse will be able to get some funding to buy a few sets so that she has choices and I can wash them!

[jen]

Why don't you try sports clothing they do tight tops in size 8 + we have sportsworld where you can get some cheap bargains. ASDA also had the clingy swimming tops and shorts that you can buy to stop children burning I think they cost ?6

 

Jen

[kirstie]

i have noticed a recent trend with the girls at the moment and thats wearing mini skirt demnim types with black (footless) leggings underneath, you know the type the dancers wear very tight i'm not sure what age your daughter is or if it would be appropriate for her but it would be quite a good trend if you liked that sort of clothing.