Kids clothes shops for sensitive children?

[northlondonnotislington]

My DS6 has some mild sensitivity issues around clothing and will only wear plain clothing, with softer textures. So no zips, buckles or denim. His school has no uniform and so we normally buy plain baggy t-shirts and jersey pull up shorts or trousers. Unfortunately most of the plain multipack jersey shorts for sale at the likes of Next etc have a back pocket, and he has a real issue with those 🙈 We are trying to help him get used to new clothes but in the meantime having a selection of plain items for weekday mornings is helpful for less drama before school and a calmer start to the day.

Does anyone have similar DC and could you recommend shops where the clothes are plain and soft?

https://www.comfa.co.uk/

This is the brand that was started by a boy and his father that I remembered seeing on dragons den. They designed clothes for the exact same reason that you state.

Primark might be worth a try if you want very simple stuff i.e. no pockets, zips etc. They usually have some basic, cheap shorts that are just pull up jersey shorts (no affectations!). Or M&S is worth a look. I've bought some plain jersey boys shirts from there this year.

Apologies, looks like they only do T-shirts I’m afraid.

Thank you

https://sensorysmart.co.uk/collections/clothing?page=5&grid_list=grid-view

M and S have adaptive clothing

https://www.marksandspencer.com/l/kids/adaptive-clothing

Some advice here and links

https://bedslutonchildrenshealth.nhs.uk/services/bedfordshire-and-luton-childrens-occupational-therapy-service/helping-your-child-with-sensitivities/strategies-for-dressing-sensitive-children/

Has he had a sensory integration assessment from a specially trained OT? Not all are qualified to assess SPD.
Look at the book The out of Synch Child Has Fun.

Thank you for those links @24Dogcuddler

I’m not sure if he “fits the bill” for these type of adaptive clothing as these all seem to be tight clothes and body suits etc but he always prefers larger loose clothes. I tend to buy t-shirts a couple of sizes up.

he hasn’t had any types of assessments no.

It can be either depending if they are hyper or hypo sensitive. Buttons were a no go for our daughter and any bits of cotton especially inside socks.

Frugi was good for my very sensitive DD. She has been diagnosed with sensory processing issues.

Maybe H&M? They’re pretty good for plain basics