Mom-ninja. Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Please help me keep my sanity and be a nice mommy. I need to buy seamless socks for my young one. The fantastical meltdowns over the seams in his socks must come to an end. Please, for the love all of that is holy, tell me your favorite brand of seamless socks. 1 Quote
Night Elf Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 You may want to cross post on the special needs board. This is a sensory issue. 2 Quote
lynn Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 My Dd had this issue. It was a struggle of getting socks just right. Her solution,at age 9, turn the socks inside out. I never did find socks without seams. Some knee socks worked for her but they were always hit or miss. Quote
EmilyGF Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 What about wearing the socks inside out? I know some sensitive adults who do that... Emily 1 Quote
abba12 Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 I wear mine inside out, have done for as long as I can remember, could not STAND that stupid seam! Quote
skimomma Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Another inside-out girl here. I remember having such a hard time with it as a kid (before I figured out the inside-out thing) and how exasperated my parents would get when I would have a sock meltdown. I have no other sensory issues, just socks. It took decades but I can now wear most socks but still have to turn athletic socks inside-out. They have the worst seams! Quote
AmandaVT Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 My friend's son has to turn them inside out to wear them and it seems to work well for him. Quote
Seasider Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 What about wearing the socks inside out? I know some sensitive adults who do that... Emily This is what we did for one of my dds. Quote
CupOCoffee Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 My 14 year old DD does what everyone here has said: inside out those puppies!! (back to lurkdome) ~coffee~ 1 Quote
Upward Journey Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 They used to sell little girl ankle socks at Walmart & Target with the seam on the outside. I don't remember the brand. It's been some years since I had little ones. Quote
Myra Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 My son who has sensory issues could only wear Target brand socks - I can't remember the exact ones but they had a gold strip at toe area to show size - one gold strip was smaller, two stripes medium, and three stripes large. Myra 1 Quote
Kerileanne99 Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 When socks are absolutely necessary I can get my super sensitive dd to wear the Smartknitkids version. We have tried tons of different ones, including turning them inside out. That worked for me as a kid, but she still insists the shoe pushes the 'bulging seam' back to her foot:( http://www.smartknitkids.com Mostly I let her wear what she wants but carry weather appropriate items and socks in my bag so that she can ask if her feet get too cold. 1 Quote
Guest topsyturvy Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 I wore my socks inside out when I was early elementary age. I eventually outgrew my distaste of the seam. Don't freak out about it too much. It will be okay! :) Quote
Guest Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 I didn't even know one could feel a seam! I think I've only had that happen once or twice when it positioned just right to rub on the top of my little toe. I always just rearrange the sock and move on. Huh. Quote
Upward Journey Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 A trick that I've learned over the years (as a sock sensitive person myself) is to put the sock on with the seam crooked before putting on your shoe. Put the seam at the big toe end in between the joint of the toe and the joint of the foot, and the seam by the little toe above the toe so that it squishes into the empty spot in the shoe when you put it on. When all else fails try multiple socks until you find a pair that feels right that day. Yes, I still do this :tongue_smilie: Sock woes are a life-long issues when you have SPD. 1 Quote
Mom-ninja. Posted January 16, 2016 Author Posted January 16, 2016 Yes, currently he wears his socks inside out. That works sometimes but he still complains about the seam. I also arrange the seam to be crooked but that is hit or miss which requires repeated attempts. He is *very* sensitive about all clothing. Basically clothing was invented by the devil. I ordered some socks from Amazon so we'll see how it goes. 1 Quote
Mom-ninja. Posted January 16, 2016 Author Posted January 16, 2016 When socks are absolutely necessary I can get my super sensitive dd to wear the Smartknitkids version. We have tried tons of different ones, including turning them inside out. That worked for me as a kid, but she still insists the shoe pushes the 'bulging seam' back to her foot:( http://www.smartknitkids.com Mostly I let her wear what she wants but carry weather appropriate items and socks in my bag so that she can ask if her feet get too cold. Thank you! Quote
zoobie Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 My son who has sensory issues could only wear Target brand socks - I can't remember the exact ones but they had a gold strip at toe area to show size - one gold strip was smaller, two stripes medium, and three stripes large. Myra Auro by Gold Toe They're great socks! My DS loves them too. 3 Quote
Mom-ninja. Posted January 16, 2016 Author Posted January 16, 2016 I wore my socks inside out when I was early elementary age. I eventually outgrew my distaste of the seam. Don't freak out about it too much. It will be okay! :) I'm not the one freaking out. Ds does. Big time. I'm the one trying to calm him, and figure out a way to make his clothing work. Can be a smidge frustrating. Quote
Mom-ninja. Posted January 16, 2016 Author Posted January 16, 2016 Auro by Gold Toe They're great socks! My DS loves them too. I will look for these. Too bad the nearest Target is an hour away. Quote
LibraryLover Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2013/01/21/8-online-stores-to-purchase-sensory-friendly-clothing/ 1 Quote
Andani Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 I'm not the one freaking out. Ds does. Big time. I'm the one trying to calm him, and figure out a way to make his clothing work. Can be a smidge frustrating. Quote
Andani Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 I'm not the one freaking out. Ds does. Big time. I'm the one trying to calm him, and figure out a way to make his clothing work. Can be a smidge frustrating. Quote
Andani Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Sorry, I'm low tech and can't do the quote correctly. But I'm trying to say I sympathize. I had a child who would be rolling on the floor over this type of thing. We only saw improvement after we changed his diet. I hope you can get this resolved! 1 Quote
foxbridgeacademy Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 I had similar issues with socks that I have finally fixed by wearing shoes a half size too big or not wearing socks at all. I think many of my "issues" have faded as I've gotten older too. I can actually touch wool or fleece clothing/blankets without wanting to retch. As for brand, people have often recommended Smart Knit but I just can't see spending the $$ on me. *turning them inside out never worked for me. Quote
Kebo Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) we use these http://smile.amazon.com/Jefferies-Socks-Little-Girls-Seamless/dp/B00A17KAUW/ref=cts_ap_4_fbt They have boy versions as well Edited January 17, 2016 by Kebo Quote
Lizzie in Ma Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Oh boy do I remember those days. :grouphug: :grouphug: https://www.smartknit.com/ Quote
DawnM Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Considering my 17 year old still complains about his socks, I am following this thread. Quote
Mom-ninja. Posted January 17, 2016 Author Posted January 17, 2016 we use these http://smile.amazon.com/Jefferies-Socks-Little-Girls-Seamless/dp/B00A17KAUW/ref=cts_ap_4_fbt They have boy versions as well These are what I ordered. Now to see if he will like them. Quote
Lady Florida. Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 I don't remember what we bought and you have some suggestions, so I just want to say BTDT. Ds was (still is at 18) clothing sensitive. Yes, clothes were invented by the devil. Sock seams and tags are evil. When they came out with tagless shirts I did the happiest happy dance. He still is picky about socks, tags, and even some tee shirts that have designs on them. If it's a thick design he can feel on the inside, the shirt is a no-go. But he's 18 now and I don't have to find the perfect clothes for him. Want seamless socks? Jeans where the waistband doesn't annoy you? He gets to figure out which ones will work. You have something to look forward to. If he doesn't outgrow the sensitivity, at least he'll outgrow the need to have you choose his clothes. In the meantime, I feel your pain. 2 Quote
Dmmetler Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Check shoes, too. For my DD, her shoes need to be a little longer or else the socks push into her feet. Not wider, but longer. So, for cheer shoes, hiking boots, and so on, we look for women's shoes, not kids' because they seem to be narrower at the same length, and go a half size longer. It won't help much for boys, but seamless hose and tights are actually fairly common, and sometimes putting seamless hose on under a pair of thick socks for hiking, as long as the shoes fit right, can make a world of difference. The funny thing is I loath hose and consider them a tool for the oppression of women, and meanwhile, my DD was practically buying stock in Hanes by age 8! Quote
BooksandBoys Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Something else to consider if your child is very sensory is whether the sock is taking on the shape of foot and is therefore uncomfortable when put on the "wrong" foot. Seams don't usually bother me, but after just a few wearings, my socks have a definite right foot or left foot designation. I absolutely cannot switch them because it is so uncomfortable. Quote
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