flying shoes and socks.....

[Ericsmomma]

do you have trouble with your kids keeping their shoes and socks on? Eric doesn't like to wear them.....this morning his bus driver told me that when she's driving she always has "little socks or shoes " whizzing by her head. Seems like Eric likes to be barefoot on the bus, and he hurls them at the poor driver. Thank goodness he has little feet! I've tried tie shoes, velcro, slip-ons, nothing works. Any suggestions?

[ALLISA]

My daughter is 6 & I am in hte same boat as you ! The only thing that helps for us...and won't for you (Sorry) is tights instead of socks....that is the best thing about winter !! Pretty darn hard to pull tights off !! LOL

The only other thing is trying to put boots on or somthing that covers over the ankle and ties....she seems to have a tougher time getting that off. I would say NO to anything velcro...too easy to undo.

Good luck !!

Allisa

I do believe this is a trait found on the 21st chromosome because I remember many a post about this problem !!

[wrblack]

Duct tape. Once again old adage proves true, when the going gets tough, the tough get duct tape.
And believe Allisa is correct, it must be genetic. Would have thought by now they would have discovered just which gene or combination of genes involved in trisomy 21 causes this powerful aversion to shoes and socks.
Could try tying shoes tightly and double knotting but might be better to buy driver some protective head gear. -- Bob

[Chester]

If you figure it out, let us know.

I've had many a shoe whiz past my head while driving. We have found one thing that seems to be working. JT loves the shoes that light up. I wasn't a fan, but have now converted. He leaves light up shoes on. We have the best luck with his light up sandals with no socks.

Good Luck!

Dawn

[Connie]

Bob,

Are you duct taping the shoes on or their hands together or maybe both? Inquiring minds want to know!

Connie

[Becky]

I have duct taped Justin socks on before, when it was cold he would not keep them on, dh got home and was looking at Justins legs and asked "What the heck is that on his socks?" I said DUCT Tape.
We have gone to high top shoes, he cant seem to get those off.
Good luck
Becky

[meghans_mom]

stupid question but have you tried double or triple knotting his laces?
I had to learn how to make a double knot because of MM (stop laughing at me!)..but I feel your pain. Many the morning I am ready to run out the door with the kids and have to stop to put MM's shoes back on (AGAIN) and by the time we make the 15 or 20 minute drive to school those darned shoes & socks are off again!
Maybe send him on the bus with some sort of book or toy that will keep him occupied that he can only have on the bus?
good luck & if you figure out an answer to this one, let me know! laurie

[kristin]

Ditto on everything above... My little cherub even removes his shoes and AFO's with his AFO's on... I think the blame goes mostly to the "jellyfish" muscle tone, in our case.

The only shoe that we have better luck with (not 100%, though), are high top Converse, Chuck Taylor model. We can cinch up the canvas sides with the laces, and they're pretty hard to remove! Plus, they make them in so many colors and styles, they are fun to pick out!

[andrewsmom]

Duct tape!!!! LOL!!!!!!

Andrew can also remove his shoes with his SMO's on. He just hates socks and shoes. I double knot his shoes but it doesn't help because he doesn't untie them, he just sort of slips them off no matter how tight I tie them. But the high top converse sound like a good idea to me. I'm gonna try them. Good luck!!

-Trisha

[chasesmom]

Oh Oh...genetics it is. And bad news for you guys Chase is going to be 14 and we still have the socks and shoes problem both at home and school and have from the get go. We even had the bus driver screaming one day when she had to go back and find the child's shoe he threw out the bus window, of course he was about seven when he did that But at school he goes barefoot most days they report and as soon as he gets home the shoes and socks come off. I have always thought it was a sensory issue but maybe it is genetics after all, LOL, another "blame it on that 21st" ;D We tried every thing and the school used to throw a fit about him taking off his shoes until we told them it was their problem at school and ours at home...seems they decided to pick another battle than that one. He does however have to put his shoes on to go out in the hallways and it has gotten better the older he gets, a bit anyways.
If you find a cure besides the duct tape and tights (wouldnt Chase look cute in tights, LOL) let me know please!!!!!
hugs, Robin

[Chris]

Sarah also hates shoes and socks. As soon as we get in the car, she uses the bottom edge of her carseat to pry her shoes off her feet and then flings them toward the back of the van. When the weather isn't too cold, we just wait until we get to where ever we are going to put her shoes and socks on.

Last week, her service coordinator came to our house to make her monthly visit. She commented about Sarah's dislike of shoes and socks. She mentioned that she also hated wearing shoes and took them off as soon as she got home. She said it was a sensory thing and then said she had autism! I was shocked! Anyway, it is exciting to see adults with disabilities succeed.

Chris

[hannahph]

Hannah's first yearof kindergarten she took off her shoes so much that her teacher had me send in slippers for her. She would give her the choice, shoes or slippers but no bare feet.She eventually outgrew it but still takes her shoes off at school when she is mad at someone or does not want to do something.For her it's a control issue.High top lace ups helped a little bit.

[Alice]

Same thing here! He-he... ;D
It is probably in 21 chromosome. Our kids are very close to nature - they want to be barefoot.
Luckily we have an aide in the bus, so our driver is fine.
Bob, thanks for the advice! LOL ;D

[CC]

Honestly for us the only time Chris would rip his shoes off and throw them was when they were to small and he needed a bigger size. As soon as he would start taking them off and chucking them I would take him for a sizing at the shoe place and YUP he needed a bigger pair. LOL for my boy was his way of telling me "MOM I out grew these here shoes" LOLOL

Although I will share that Chris LOVES the time of year he can wear his flip flop's and not shoes

CC ~

[shellk]

Kourtney used to take it all off LOL..I would get calls from pre-k the teacher tellin me how she was taking off her shirt and running around the playground, it took awhile but repeat repeat repeat, repeat, it seemed like FOREVER, and she stopped it really took about a month. She was a stinker for taking the shoes and socks off as well, so she only got lace up shoes, and double triple knotted.

Good luck to ya
Michele