My son has sock issues -- I need help!

[The Mystery Machine]

We work with an occupational therapist now. We just started, had our first session a couple of weeks ago. She conducted the session as if they were playing, and it was a lot of fun for him. Hopefully it will pay off the more he goes. As I said, it seems to have lessened now that he is a little older (almost 8)....when he was a toddler and really couldn't articulate what was wrong, I felt so bad! I think he is as relieved as I am that we finally have some answers.

Thanks!

I had been wondering if occupational therapy would work for my 10yo. She also has panic/anxiety issues.
I keep telling her she is going to see the doc soon if she can't keep it together.

The thing that is stopping me is getting someone good to really work with her. As you know time is precious and I would hate to be fooling around with people that don't get it.

It does lessen as they get older but I think it manifests itself in other ways into anxiety, just from observing my dd.

I will have to look into some occupational therapists for my dd...thanks.

 

[CanBeGrumpy]

My son has had sock issues for awhile. It got so bad that I finally had my Dh go into work late a few mornings a week just so HE could deal with it instead of me! (Dh has flexible hours, so it didn't do any harm). My son has gotten better, and we have found a nice, soft sock for him--Gold Toe, sold at JCPenney. I will warn you, they are $12 for 6 pair! They usually run a buy one pack, get one 50% off sale, so that helps. Good luck! I totally feel your pain!!

 

[mamacatnv]

My DD has an issue with socks also. I have found the JC Penny "SoftToe" to be the best and she still wears them inside out. They are thin and fit nicely without bunching up. You have to check the package as not all their socks have the "SoftToe" feature. I load up when they are on sale.

My cousin who just finished Grad School still wears her panties inside out

 

[INDISMOM]

I had this problem with both of my DD's. I finally went to a local shoe store that also specialized in orthodic shoes and got them both seamless socks. They were expensive for socks, but our mornings went so much easier it was well worth it!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Ok...been looking for clothing. I did find some seamless socks online. I don't know much about them but here it is...I am actually trying to find underware and PJ's.

http://www.sensorycomfort.com/prod01.htm

 

[lesroi]

I am the same way and I am a 34 year old woman!

I use a brand of sock called "Balega." I use the super-thin ones. They are coolmax and don't bunch up. I wear a size 6.5 in womens shoes and about a 4.5 in boys shoes and I get the extra small size in socks. If your son has about the same size foot, I would definitely try them.

Before I got these socks, I was forever adjusting my socks and getting blisters. I am the kind of person that can't stand to have a tiny grain of sand inside their shoe, so I can totally relate to your DS! When you're trying to walk a half marathon, the last thing you want is an annoying sock issue!

I have converted my whole family including my sisters and husband to this brand. They are awesome!

Tracy

 

[Fan2CSkr]

I guess its comforting to see others with the same sock thing! When my oldest was little it wasnt uncommon to be late for school due to his socks not feeling OK. Socks on sneakers on, sneakers off socks off....over and over! I also had to remove all tags inside his shirts and only buy the very softest materials for him to wear. I thought he just like to be comfortable! I have tag issues too so I can understand.

When my second one came along and we still have sock issue now just not as bad (he's 9). He also dislikes pants with zippers and buttons. Who said boys were easier?

 

[melk]

At our Gap outlet I got my dd "fuss free" socks (Yes, that's what they were called). Since then, I can't find them, not in the regular Gap stores or online. They've been great. For my other dd, we turn regular socks inside out.

 

[ZanneMarie]

This is the first year since my son was born that he will not be wearing Gymboree socks. Gymboress socks were the ONLY ones he would wear. He is now 9 and his feet are too big. He is diagnosed autism spectrum disorder and doesn't like change as well as other kinds of socks. When I bought him his Gymboree socks last fall before school started I started preparing him that next fall when we bought socks again his feet would be too big and we would need to get a different kind. A full year of reminding of that and still having a few pairs left of the favorites has made the transitiong to 'other' socks easier. He does still prefer thinner socks but I have been able to buy him a few differnet styles successfully. Thanks goodness too--Gymboree socks are NOT cheap!

 

[Snowysmom]

Both my sons have sock issues and one is 21 and the other 17. The 21 year old has found Nike quarter length socks. The seam is in just the right place and not too thick. The sock is just the right tightness. He tried other socks a couple of weeks ago but I noticed when he came home for the weekend that he was back to the Nike. Younger DS wears Addidas quarter length socks for the same reasons. They hate the ankle length socks. I guess they will have sock issues all their lives! Nike and Addidas work for my kids.

 

[jama]

OT therapy worked great for my kids with sensory issues. I really recommend it.
The only socks my dd will wear are the seamless socks by Stride-rite.

 

[golfgal]

DS14 had sock issues for quite a while. We finally just had him wear them inside out and that worked really well for him. He also had some sensory issues and we did some therapy with him that really, really helped. Do a search online and talk with the school. Chances are they have an OT to test and help your child.

 

[sap1227]

My DS almost 5 has HUGE sock issues (it is not his fault--my DH went through a phase where he numbered each sock and put an "r" or "l" so he could keep the pairs together and wear them on the correct foot ) and for the last couple of weeks he has been wearing the thinest socks I could find in the girls department. He seems to really like them (they are plain white and he does not know they are for girls).

He will also only wear Gymboree underwear and shorts and shirts with no buttons, I could go on all night.........

I feel bad for him, but there are days it just about makes me lose my mind!!!!

 

[Nancy]

Wow I cant believe this thread, I am just wondering if there are any teens who have the sock issue thing. My ds is 14 and has always had the sock issue. Its not even just the toes, its the ankle too. I just get the hanes ankle socks. I know this might be a strange question, but do any of your kids have ocd associated with this because my gf dd has it and has sock issues and other stuff too. Sometimes the other ds just yells at him and says, look, its just socks, hurry we will be late for the bus etc., but there is the folding at the ankle, pulling at the toes etc. I unfortunately dont think he will grow out of this.

I'm 48 and I solved it by not wearing socks anymore! I can't stand the feel of socks on my feet, especially the toe seams! that is why I am now walking around with an infected toe nail because I caught it on the inside of my sneaker and hurt my big toe really bad.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Both of my sons had/have this. My oldest (13) has grown out of it, but it's a huge issue with my three year old. The best socks we've found are made by Healthtex. They're thin, but made well.

 

[MerryPoppins]

Both my kids have sensory issues and neither like socks. DD 15 is still very picky about socks and DS 19 wears flip flops almost year round (however, he can put on dress socks or athletic socks when he needs to). I suggest looking for seamless ones and ask him what part of the sock bothers him most. DD hates them to come up around her ankle. She also hates shoes with certain kinds of tongues.