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My son is 5 years old and does not like to wear underwear, only wears jogging pants that are cut on both sides and won't wear socks. Help!!! We don't know what to do with him. Every morning is a battle getting him dressed.

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hates most clothes
by: Anonymous

My daughter who is 4.5yrs has had a few sensory issues and is over some. We finally started OT and it has helped a lot. She will only wear panties that are very big and silky/satin and only with dresses. So no normal shorts for her. She is ok w/ swimsuit if she doesn't have to wear it in the car, so we get dressed at the pool. No socks either. Only flip flops or UGGs.

Everything has to be big big and then stretched. She only will use a old baby blanket. She likes silky things but not soft fuzzy. So sheets and blankets are an issue. She will not use a pillow either. I will say that getting good sleep makes an enormous difference. Also, I have learned to pick out stuff the night before and don't rush in the morning. Also, the trampoline has been so wonderful. In just 3 weeks we saw a difference. You can even use a small indoor one.

She does have a hard time with change and it sets her back. It is so stressful some days. She is always pulling on her pants and most people think she has to go to the bathroom. She gets tired of people asking her that. Next year she is supposed to go to a school with uniforms...this may be a nightmare or a help. I am hoping that they won't make her tuck in her shirt. Postive peerpressure has been good, but doesn't solve it.

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Help!
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My daughter is 10 and I have beening dealing with this for about 6 years. She will not wear blue jeans,underwear,socks or anything "tight feeling". Today I had CPS at my house. School nurse wanting to know why she does not wear underwear.I have bought her cotton skirts with the shorts sewn in underneath. I guess that is not acceptable without underwear. I am lucky if I can get clothes on her everyday for school. Even her shoes need to be a 1/2 size bigger. Which she can hardly walk in. She sleeps on top of her blankets and sheets,with another blanket on top of her. She will not get under the blankets.I am so glad that I found this site and I will be sending this to CPS. I told the lady she should try to get her dressed every morning. I actually thought I was the only one. Thanks!

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Help !!
by: Anonymous

My daughter is 7 yrs old and has had SPD for about 4 yrs now. She hasn't worn underwear in probably 2 yrs. She only wears one suit and one pair of shoes NO SOCKS either , And as soon as i wash that suit ( which is a velour sweatsuit ) She can not put it back on for hours sometimes days . I try to wash it every 3-5 days and she is devastated when I do.

She changes into something new every month or two when I have gotten so sick of looking at the ONE suit and I throw it out . She no longer wears a swimsuit since I threw out her last one away.( They just disappear !)I have tried EVERYTHING you can imagine. NOBODY understands AT ALL !! WHich makes me very sad for her .

She is in second grade and we have had to home school this year . We have had to skip bday parties that require changing clothes , like swimsuits or sneakers for rockwalls , ect. She misses out on alot ...She will miss a party with her friends to avoid the change of clothes , She has passed climbing in the big play place cause she needed socks ..Now you tell me this is for attention or a CONTROL thing ! Give me a break !

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no underwear
by: Anonymous

My son is the same way too. No underwear, soft pants with no tags and elastic waistband. He wore sweatpants with a sweater and turtle neck for his school recital. In my opinion as a mom and a nurse, WHO CARES? No one else really notices and he is not hurting anyone. With every battle we fight everyday with shoes and socks and transitions and school and a principal that says he needs a good spanking, I am glad he is not depressed and that he is living a good life!

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glad we're not the only ones!!
by: Anonymous

My son has a problem with underwear as well. he is 7 mow and this has been an ongoing issue for about 3 yrs. he will only wear them if they are briefs and he has to stretch them out so they are not tight. he will try and wear the same pair for days! I too have given up as it seems more important to just get him dressed. he also has a preference for "basketball shorts" and would wear them everyday. He says he likes the way they feel... I hide them now for he he saw them, it would be a battle and i just don't have the energy!!

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i hear you too
by: Anonymous

My daughter aged 4 will only wear 2 undies (out of a drawer of about 30) plus only 3 long sleeve tops and 2 pairs of light leggins. We live in the tropics with daily temps over 90 degrees!! Still, I've given up fighting the dressing battle, a good result is to get dressed with NO meltdown!

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Underwear and tactile defense
by: Tammy H.

I have two boys with the "underwear issue" and both have stopped wearing them. One is 11 and the other is 6, and only under dire emergencies do I bother with fighting that battle. There are so many other battles when dealing with sensory processing that underwear became the least important in the long list of issues. I was more concerned with wearing pants, sock and shoes to school than the underwear, and it's less to wash!

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not wearing underwear
by: Anonymous

See if he will pick out his own underwear at the store. It could be a control issue.

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I hear you
by: Anonymous

My son will only wear one pair of underwear too. I cannot get him to wear boxers or even same brand same style. It is so hard and no one understands.

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suggestions
by: Char113

You could try to use boxers instead of regular boxer briefs or briefs this may make him feel more comfortable.

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