How To Use

LITTLE OUCHIES ARE SELF-REGULATION TOOLS, DESIGNED TO HELP YOU MANAGE SENSORY OVERLOAD, ANXIETY, OR URGE-BASED BEHAVIORS IN A SAFE WAY

1. Roll it in your hands

Rolling in your hands provides calming, rhythmic sensory input that helps reduce anxiety, improve focus, and keep your body grounded. It offers a safe way to self-regulate when you're feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stressed.

2. Press into your thighs or chest

Pressing into your thighs or chest gives deep pressure input that can calm the nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and help you feel more secure and grounded. It’s especially helpful during moments of stress, anxiety, or sensory overload.

3. Squeeze with rhythm to reduce stress

Squeezing with a rhythm provides calming, repetitive input that helps regulate emotions, lower stress, and improve focus. The steady motion can soothe the body and mind, making it easier to feel in control and present.

4. Soft, Flexible & perfect for redirecting harmful urges

Ideal for redirecting harmful urges like skin-picking or hair-pulling. Its comforting texture provides soothing sensory input, helping you self-regulate in a healthy, supportive way.

5. Roll across your arms, legs, or back

Rolling across your arms, legs, or back gives gentle, soothing pressure that helps calm the body, increase body awareness, and reduce sensory overload. It can bring a sense of comfort, grounding, and emotional relief.

Just a Heads up

1. Use under adult supervision

Ensure it is used safely and appropriately. Supervision helps prevent misuse, accidental harm, or damage to the tool.

2. Intended for external use only

External use only to ensure safety and proper function. It is not designed to be placed in the mouth, ears, or any other part of the body, as this could cause injury, choking, or damage to the tool. External use helps keep it clean, effective, and safe.

3. Always inspect tool before use

Inspect before use to ensure it is clean, undamaged, and safe. Checking for any cracks, loose parts, or dirt helps prevent injury and ensures the tool works properly.

4. Discontinue tool if damaged

Discontinue if damaged as may cause injury or stop working properly. Using a damaged tool can be unsafe and less effective.

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