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Ben wears girl's socks, though he doesn't know it. The boy's socks have thicker

seams, so I buy girls and he doesn't know the difference, yet. Works for now.

He has gotten better about the clothing thing. He is 7.

J

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everyone, new here...)

My daughter (9) and son (4) have always had clothing issues, since infancy.

The socks and shoes were never right.They both rolled down their socks ,and

still do. My son would tantrum if he had to wear shoes.Couldn't have tags,

turtlenecks, jeans.Nothing that was even minutely " scratchy " . It's been quite

the challenge!

hugs

Judy

[Guest guest]

My daughter (9) and son (4) have always had clothing issues, since infancy. The

socks and shoes were never right.They both rolled down their socks ,and still

do. My son would tantrum if he had to wear shoes.Couldn't have tags,

turtlenecks, jeans.Nothing that was even minutely " scratchy " . It's been quite

the challenge!

hugs

Judy

[Guest guest]

My 5 yo dd is like that , too. She has gotten MUCH better though. Yesterday,

she actually wore TIGHTS!!!!! I couldnt believe it! Tights! All day, too!

WOW! Never thought I would see the day. Now to get them on my 3 yo dd.....

All she wears is dresses and no way can she keep this up in MN winter w/o

tights!

Sharon

Clothing Issues (was Re: Thanks everyone re:Hi

everyone, new here...)

You wrote " Her major issue right now is clothing and how uncomfortable

they are - she doesn't understand why she can't be naked all the time.

She just started kindergarten so this is a new challenge. "

>

>

Just wanted to say man, can I empathize with you; this is my daughter

's #1 stickler OCD issue. She started from maybe 3 or 4,

although I can't recall, she probably was like that from the time she

was an infant. We just always labeled her as " high maintenance " and

fussy about clothes. She's my oldest (9), so now that I have a

younger one (5) to compare it to, I realize kids that young should not

be so particular about how clothes feel and/or look.

On an up note, has done wonderfully with CBT and ERP for these

issues. It takes a lot of practice and work, I have to be sure she

always tries to wear different types of clothes for at least a few

minutes a day, but right now she's doing great with it. But I used to

look at so many girls her age in envy when I see them wearing fancy

jeans or trendy tops when I had to think of every seam, tag, type of

fabric, etc that could " bother " her!

Hang in there-

nna

NY

[Guest guest]

There are some seamless socks out there.

My ds (now 16) used to wear my socks, for the same reason, less of a seam. I

LOVE that they make a lot of tagless clothes these days!!

Sharon

Re: Clothing Issues (was Re: Thanks everyone re:Hi

everyone, new here...)

My daughter (9) and son (4) have always had clothing issues, since infancy.

The socks and shoes were never right.They both rolled down their socks ,and

still do. My son would tantrum if he had to wear shoes.Couldn't have tags,

turtlenecks, jeans.Nothing that was even minutely " scratchy " . It's been quite

the challenge!

hugs

Judy

[Guest guest]

I SO understand this! My nine year old still will not wear underwear! It

doesnt fit right. She also will only wear socks that are a size too small!

Drives me nutty! But, hey, thats life. It is interesting!

nna <mdonlon@...> wrote:

You wrote " Her major issue right now is clothing and how uncomfortable

they are - she doesn't understand why she can't be naked all the time.

She just started kindergarten so this is a new challenge. "

>

>

Just wanted to say man, can I empathize with you; this is my daughter

's #1 stickler OCD issue. She started from maybe 3 or 4,

although I can't recall, she probably was like that from the time she

was an infant. We just always labeled her as " high maintenance " and

fussy about clothes. She's my oldest (9), so now that I have a

younger one (5) to compare it to, I realize kids that young should not

be so particular about how clothes feel and/or look.

On an up note, has done wonderfully with CBT and ERP for these

issues. It takes a lot of practice and work, I have to be sure she

always tries to wear different types of clothes for at least a few

minutes a day, but right now she's doing great with it. But I used to

look at so many girls her age in envy when I see them wearing fancy

jeans or trendy tops when I had to think of every seam, tag, type of

fabric, etc that could " bother " her!

Hang in there-

nna

NY

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My 3 yo will only wear underwear that is way too big. Otherwise she says it is

too tight. Ugh! But then it is so big, if she tries to wear pants or shorts, it

feels funny.

Sharon

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everyone, new here...)

I SO understand this! My nine year old still will not wear underwear! It

doesnt fit right. She also will only wear socks that are a size too small!

Drives me nutty! But, hey, thats life. It is interesting!

nna <mdonlon@...> wrote:

You wrote " Her major issue right now is clothing and how uncomfortable

they are - she doesn't understand why she can't be naked all the time.

She just started kindergarten so this is a new challenge. "

>

>

Just wanted to say man, can I empathize with you; this is my daughter

's #1 stickler OCD issue. She started from maybe 3 or 4,

although I can't recall, she probably was like that from the time she

was an infant. We just always labeled her as " high maintenance " and

fussy about clothes. She's my oldest (9), so now that I have a

younger one (5) to compare it to, I realize kids that young should not

be so particular about how clothes feel and/or look.

On an up note, has done wonderfully with CBT and ERP for these

issues. It takes a lot of practice and work, I have to be sure she

always tries to wear different types of clothes for at least a few

minutes a day, but right now she's doing great with it. But I used to

look at so many girls her age in envy when I see them wearing fancy

jeans or trendy tops when I had to think of every seam, tag, type of

fabric, etc that could " bother " her!

Hang in there-

nna

NY

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I think the sensory part and the ocd part overlap a lot when it comes to

clothes. Last winter, 5 yo dd had to put her outdoor clothes on " just right " .

If one thing wasnt just right, EVERYTHING would have to come off and she would

have to start over again. <sigh>

I have learned what kinds of clothes my kids will wear and what they wont. I

dont buy the things they wont, turtle necks, jeans, pants with a zip and snap,

button down shirts, etc, etc , etc. I actually rarely buy clothes with out them

trying them on first. Once they have deemed something unwearable, I get rid of

it. NEVER have they gone back to wear it again.

I make sure to have plenty of extra time when dressing, if getting somewhere on

time is an issue, especially in the winter.

Sharon

Clothing Issues (was Re: Thanks everyone re:Hi

everyone, new here...)

I responded to someone else's post thinking that my experiences might

make someone else feel better. Little did I realize that so many of

you would write about having the same issues with clothes that we

have - i feel better to know its just not my daughter. Underwear are

a huge issue - they are too small; too big; don't feel right - i

recently spent a fortune on hanna andersen underwear and they worked

for one day; this week i bought monkeybar underpants that were even

more ridiculously expensive and those worked for two days. Socks have

to be too small or just right - heaven forbid they bid a little on the

big side. She takes her shoes off in the car on her way home from

anywhere and then disrobes in the foyer of our house. We have tons of

clothes she just won't wear - if it has a picture that's been sewn on -

that's not comfortable - turtle necks are a major taboo - pants are

difficult - she is definitely a dress girl and prefers tights over

socks. We have such a challenge getting her to school on time and by

the time we get her there we aren't ready to go to work - we need a

vacation. i thought these sensory issues were not so much a part of

ocd as something different but i'm coming to understand that its all

related.

[Guest guest]

AMEN! I gave up on buying underwear. I did not matter what type, brand,

texture; she would not wear it. Heck, she barely wore a diaper!

Socks and shoes are stripped off as soon as we get in the car from school.

The only shoes she will wear are her dance shoes and they have to fit perfectly.

NO growing room AT ALL!!

It's amazing as to how she goes through clothes. I have stopped buying her

stuff without her trying it on, and even then its an are you sure yo are going

to wear this, you promise???

merfam13 <maria.meredith@...> wrote:

I responded to someone else's post thinking that my experiences might

make someone else feel better. Little did I realize that so many of

you would write about having the same issues with clothes that we

have - i feel better to know its just not my daughter. Underwear are

a huge issue - they are too small; too big; don't feel right - i

recently spent a fortune on hanna andersen underwear and they worked

for one day; this week i bought monkeybar underpants that were even

more ridiculously expensive and those worked for two days. Socks have

to be too small or just right - heaven forbid they bid a little on the

big side. She takes her shoes off in the car on her way home from

anywhere and then disrobes in the foyer of our house. We have tons of

clothes she just won't wear - if it has a picture that's been sewn on -

that's not comfortable - turtle necks are a major taboo - pants are

difficult - she is definitely a dress girl and prefers tights over

socks. We have such a challenge getting her to school on time and by

the time we get her there we aren't ready to go to work - we need a

vacation. i thought these sensory issues were not so much a part of

ocd as something different but i'm coming to understand that its all

related.

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you are singing my song!! I just said the " you promise " re: new clothes

shopping Sat - LOL!!

Eileen

Quoting Seale <siriuslives689@...>:

> AMEN! I gave up on buying underwear. I did not matter what type,

> brand, texture; she would not wear it. Heck, she barely wore a

> diaper!

>

> Socks and shoes are stripped off as soon as we get in the car from

> school. The only shoes she will wear are her dance shoes and they

> have to fit perfectly. NO growing room AT ALL!!

>

> It's amazing as to how she goes through clothes. I have stopped

> buying her stuff without her trying it on, and even then its an are

> you sure yo are going to wear this, you promise???

>

>

>

> merfam13 <maria.meredith@...> wrote:

> I responded to someone else's post thinking that my

> experiences might

> make someone else feel better. Little did I realize that so many of

> you would write about having the same issues with clothes that we

> have - i feel better to know its just not my daughter. Underwear are

> a huge issue - they are too small; too big; don't feel right - i

> recently spent a fortune on hanna andersen underwear and they worked

> for one day; this week i bought monkeybar underpants that were even

> more ridiculously expensive and those worked for two days. Socks have

> to be too small or just right - heaven forbid they bid a little on the

> big side. She takes her shoes off in the car on her way home from

> anywhere and then disrobes in the foyer of our house. We have tons of

> clothes she just won't wear - if it has a picture that's been sewn on -

> that's not comfortable - turtle necks are a major taboo - pants are

> difficult - she is definitely a dress girl and prefers tights over

> socks. We have such a challenge getting her to school on time and by

> the time we get her there we aren't ready to go to work - we need a

> vacation. i thought these sensory issues were not so much a part of

> ocd as something different but i'm coming to understand that its all

> related.

>

>

>

>

>

>

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>

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oh my is it related!!! I'm in touch with the school to get some

Occupational therapy by a therapist trained in sensory integration AND

seeing an allergist soon - though I think it's more sensory than fabric

etc but that is our last 2 weeks in a nutshell - maybe we should join a

nudist colony - LOL - oh wait that's an issue too!!! (sometimes) LOL!!!

Eileen

Quoting merfam13 <maria.meredith@...>:

> I responded to someone else's post thinking that my experiences might

> make someone else feel better. Little did I realize that so many of

> you would write about having the same issues with clothes that we

> have - i feel better to know its just not my daughter. Underwear are

> a huge issue - they are too small; too big; don't feel right - i

> recently spent a fortune on hanna andersen underwear and they worked

> for one day; this week i bought monkeybar underpants that were even

> more ridiculously expensive and those worked for two days. Socks have

> to be too small or just right - heaven forbid they bid a little on the

> big side. She takes her shoes off in the car on her way home from

> anywhere and then disrobes in the foyer of our house. We have tons of

> clothes she just won't wear - if it has a picture that's been sewn on -

> that's not comfortable - turtle necks are a major taboo - pants are

> difficult - she is definitely a dress girl and prefers tights over

> socks. We have such a challenge getting her to school on time and by

> the time we get her there we aren't ready to go to work - we need a

> vacation. i thought these sensory issues were not so much a part of

> ocd as something different but i'm coming to understand that its all

> related.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

same for cold NY weather so I'm going to try the cbt/erp for it - also

it makes sense that she tried to keep her tights on for days last year

- anything comfy stays - why they are I don't know - I'd think they'd

be uncomfy???

Eileen

Quoting kidsnpets <sdonovan1@...>:

> My 5 yo dd is like that , too. She has gotten MUCH better though.

> Yesterday, she actually wore TIGHTS!!!!! I couldnt believe it!

> Tights! All day, too! WOW! Never thought I would see the day. Now

> to get them on my 3 yo dd..... All she wears is dresses and no way

> can she keep this up in MN winter w/o tights!

> Sharon

> Clothing Issues (was Re: Thanks everyone

> re:Hi everyone, new here...)

>

>

> You wrote " Her major issue right now is clothing and how uncomfortable

> they are - she doesn't understand why she can't be naked all the time.

> She just started kindergarten so this is a new challenge. "

> >

> >

>

> Just wanted to say man, can I empathize with you; this is my daughter

> 's #1 stickler OCD issue. She started from maybe 3 or 4,

> although I can't recall, she probably was like that from the time she

> was an infant. We just always labeled her as " high maintenance " and

> fussy about clothes. She's my oldest (9), so now that I have a

> younger one (5) to compare it to, I realize kids that young should not

> be so particular about how clothes feel and/or look.

>

> On an up note, has done wonderfully with CBT and ERP for these

> issues. It takes a lot of practice and work, I have to be sure she

> always tries to wear different types of clothes for at least a few

> minutes a day, but right now she's doing great with it. But I used to

> look at so many girls her age in envy when I see them wearing fancy

> jeans or trendy tops when I had to think of every seam, tag, type of

> fabric, etc that could " bother " her!

>

> Hang in there-

>

> nna

> NY

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

We have been practicing wearing the winter clothes. They are excited about

getting it all out! LOL!

Sharon

Clothing Issues (was Re: Thanks everyone

> re:Hi everyone, new here...)

>

>

> You wrote " Her major issue right now is clothing and how uncomfortable

> they are - she doesn't understand why she can't be naked all the time.

> She just started kindergarten so this is a new challenge. "

> >

> >

>

> Just wanted to say man, can I empathize with you; this is my daughter

> 's #1 stickler OCD issue. She started from maybe 3 or 4,

> although I can't recall, she probably was like that from the time she

> was an infant. We just always labeled her as " high maintenance " and

> fussy about clothes. She's my oldest (9), so now that I have a

> younger one (5) to compare it to, I realize kids that young should not

> be so particular about how clothes feel and/or look.

>

> On an up note, has done wonderfully with CBT and ERP for these

> issues. It takes a lot of practice and work, I have to be sure she

> always tries to wear different types of clothes for at least a few

> minutes a day, but right now she's doing great with it. But I used to

> look at so many girls her age in envy when I see them wearing fancy

> jeans or trendy tops when I had to think of every seam, tag, type of

> fabric, etc that could " bother " her!

>

> Hang in there-

>

> nna

> NY

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

weird no probs with that but with any wetness up the sleeves- snow etc

- which is annoying to anyone! - but thank God not an issue

Quoting kidsnpets <sdonovan1@...>:

> We have been practicing wearing the winter clothes. They are excited

> about getting it all out! LOL!

> Sharon

> Clothing Issues (was Re: Thanks everyone

> > re:Hi everyone, new here...)

> >

> >

> > You wrote " Her major issue right now is clothing and how uncomfortable

> > they are - she doesn't understand why she can't be naked all the time.

> > She just started kindergarten so this is a new challenge. "

> > >

> > >

> >

> > Just wanted to say man, can I empathize with you; this is my daughter

> > 's #1 stickler OCD issue. She started from maybe 3 or 4,

> > although I can't recall, she probably was like that from the time she

> > was an infant. We just always labeled her as " high maintenance " and

> > fussy about clothes. She's my oldest (9), so now that I have a

> > younger one (5) to compare it to, I realize kids that young should not

> > be so particular about how clothes feel and/or look.

> >

> > On an up note, has done wonderfully with CBT and ERP for these

> > issues. It takes a lot of practice and work, I have to be sure she

> > always tries to wear different types of clothes for at least a few

> > minutes a day, but right now she's doing great with it. But I used to

> > look at so many girls her age in envy when I see them wearing fancy

> > jeans or trendy tops when I had to think of every seam, tag, type of

> > fabric, etc that could " bother " her!

> >

> > Hang in there-

> >

> > nna

> > NY

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

ugh, wet sleeves is a big problem here. fun fun! LOL!

Clothing Issues (was Re: Thanks everyone

> > re:Hi everyone, new here...)

> >

> >

> > You wrote " Her major issue right now is clothing and how uncomfortable

> > they are - she doesn't understand why she can't be naked all the time.

> > She just started kindergarten so this is a new challenge. "

> > >

> > >

> >

> > Just wanted to say man, can I empathize with you; this is my daughter

> > 's #1 stickler OCD issue. She started from maybe 3 or 4,

> > although I can't recall, she probably was like that from the time she

> > was an infant. We just always labeled her as " high maintenance " and

> > fussy about clothes. She's my oldest (9), so now that I have a

> > younger one (5) to compare it to, I realize kids that young should not

> > be so particular about how clothes feel and/or look.

> >

> > On an up note, has done wonderfully with CBT and ERP for these

> > issues. It takes a lot of practice and work, I have to be sure she

> > always tries to wear different types of clothes for at least a few

> > minutes a day, but right now she's doing great with it. But I used to

> > look at so many girls her age in envy when I see them wearing fancy

> > jeans or trendy tops when I had to think of every seam, tag, type of

> > fabric, etc that could " bother " her!

> >

> > Hang in there-

> >

> > nna

> > NY

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

ugh, wet sleeves is a big problem here. fun fun! LOL!

Clothing Issues (was Re: Thanks everyone

> > re:Hi everyone, new here...)

> >

> >

> > You wrote " Her major issue right now is clothing and how uncomfortable

> > they are - she doesn't understand why she can't be naked all the time.

> > She just started kindergarten so this is a new challenge. "

> > >

> > >

> >

> > Just wanted to say man, can I empathize with you; this is my daughter

> > 's #1 stickler OCD issue. She started from maybe 3 or 4,

> > although I can't recall, she probably was like that from the time she

> > was an infant. We just always labeled her as " high maintenance " and

> > fussy about clothes. She's my oldest (9), so now that I have a

> > younger one (5) to compare it to, I realize kids that young should not

> > be so particular about how clothes feel and/or look.

> >

> > On an up note, has done wonderfully with CBT and ERP for these

> > issues. It takes a lot of practice and work, I have to be sure she

> > always tries to wear different types of clothes for at least a few

> > minutes a day, but right now she's doing great with it. But I used to

> > look at so many girls her age in envy when I see them wearing fancy

> > jeans or trendy tops when I had to think of every seam, tag, type of

> > fabric, etc that could " bother " her!

> >

> > Hang in there-

> >

> > nna

> > NY

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >