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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our son is in occupational therapy for severe autism and they recommend these vests and he absolutely loves it! He jumps all the time and living in an apartment makes it super hard to let him be himse... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good, but not thrilled. Our child love his vest, however has a hard time getting the shoulder flaps to sit right for himself. He likes how it is soft and we both like how it opens in the front so we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As the purchaser for our Dept which is Special Ed, our OTs found this vest to be a quality product for students. After getting a discount on an order of 4 vests, my Team wanted to get six more using... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I work as an OT for a school, and I have never seen a higher quality, sensory friendly product. The material and velcro is incredibly soft, and even my most sensory defensive students have no trouble... See more

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  1. Occupational Therapist
  2. Bag shop
  3. Special education school
  4. Toy manufacturer

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PunkinFutz designs and manufactures award-winning sensory toys and accessible bags for kids. All original PunkinFutz products are made in the USA in adaptive and inclusive work environments, supporting our dynamic community of adults.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

34 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Christmas Excitement

Great site for kids with sensory issues! My almost eight year old grandson has Down syndrome and loves shacking Pom Poms like the ones from college football. He is going absolutely love having the Pom Poms on his wrists. Can’t wait for Christmas!

11 November 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Hi Dianne!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your gifting plans for your PomPoms! I hope your grandson loves them! Merry Christmas!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Run, Don’t Walk, to Get Your New Favorite Adaptive Needs Products

Punkin Futz is an amazing company who genuinely cares about the children they serve and the caregivers they support. As some one who works with a neurodiverse populations of children, the Punkin Futz product line is a true treasure. The thought and attention to both safety and detail are the best that I have seen. Each product is made of high quality materials that ensure use over and over again. My favorite products so far are the Punkin Hug vest and the Pom Poms. Each are child-centered and highly effective. I cannot wait to try the rest of the products with children I serve. Run, don’t walk, to get your new favorite Adaptive Needs Products from Punkin Futz.

23 July 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Hi Ashlee!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad that you love your PunkinFutz products! Quality is extremely important to us. We strongly believe that the reason for our high quality is our adaptive workforce. Every PunkinFutz employee has a very personal relationship to the products we produce. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our products. It means a great deal to all of us!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Would hope for more.

Good, but not thrilled. Our child love his vest, however has a hard time getting the shoulder flaps to sit right for himself. He likes how it is soft and we both like how it opens in the front so we can adjust the shoulders and sides once, and let him put it on and off himself.
As an autistic family do not agree with the company's support of ABA, and as a company that supposedly supports disabled children, we would hope that they too wouldn't support a therapy that so many have demonstrated to be abusive.

29 June 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Hi Stephanie!
I greatly appreciate your taking the time to write a review! We designed our vest specifically to empower the user to take it on and off. Most users adjust the shoulders and sides once, but use the front opening continually.

We also have a child on the spectrum, which is why we designed a vest that is not neoprene, gives agency to the wearer and allows for playful self-expression. I hear in your response that you feel strongly about ABA and I appreciate your sharing your concerns with us. It is important that we continually review the language we use and the way it effects people. We did not intend to endorse ABA therapy. We used ABA in a product description, so that our products would appear in broader search term results. We in no way want to promote any therapy that does not fully embrace people on the spectrum! Thank you for bringing this to my attention. We have removed the language.

We hope your son continues to love his PunkinHug!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PunkinFutz A+

My kids love the products because they’re fun! I love the products because they’re high quality and purposeful!! It’s also amazing to have such a friendly business and awesome communication!!😊 PunkinFutz rocks!!

27 March 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Hi S. Job!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to review our products! We are so happy that your children love them! By using our products you are supporting adaptive employment for over 35 adults! Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Punkinfutz has been amazing from start…

Punkinfutz has been amazing from start to finish. High quality, functional, and durable products are few and far between I’m today’s market. Adaptive hiring is even rarer. My kids love their products, and i love what they stand for!

25 March 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Hi Lauren!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We strongly believe there is a cause and effect relationship between the way we employ (fully adaptive) and the quality of our products. Our employees really care about the quality of their work. It's a total win-win! Thank you so much for your support!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our students LOVE the Pom Pom fidgets…

Our students LOVE the Pom Pom fidgets and have been requesting to play with them non stop! We really like how they are an easy transition toy and can go on our students’ wrists.

12 March 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Hi Natalie! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. It really means a lot to us. We are so glad that your students love their PomPoms! They continue to be one of our best sellers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have several PunkinFutz products and…

We have several PunkinFutz products and are very happy with all of them. Our son especially likes the punkins. He has one on each wheel of his chair and uses them to keep essential everyday items such as wallet and gloves. It is convenient to keep these items within arms reach. He also has enjoyed some of the more fun and sensory friendly items made by the company.

As the mother of a child with a disability I am happy to have found a company that understands the importance of employing people with disabilities and using a work force that many companies shy away from. It is clear to me that this company understands the needs of their end user, cares about the people they cater to and we look forward to seeing what new products they are putting into the market.

6 March 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Thank you so much for the kind words, Kelly! We are so glad that your son enjoys using our products! Our adaptive employment is central to our mission at PunkinFutz. We believe our products are higher quality, because everyone at PunkinFutz has a personal commitment to the community we serve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was given the Pom Pom luggage tag and…

I was given the Pom Pom luggage tag and i have to say the bright colors really stand out! I love how stretchy the material is and the quality of it is great. I have it on my keys and use it when my anxiety comes out while driving. I love this product and always tell everyone where I got it from when asked! Way to go Punkinfutz

28 February 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Thanks, Jasmine! Those luggage tags are based upon our best selling PomPoms and they are my personal favorite fidget! I am so glad you enjoy it! Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Dillon Child Study Center loves PunkinFutz!

We have utilized PunkinFutz materials in our school, such as the vests, pom poms, and the Punkin PlaySpace and Punkin pitch balls. The materials are fun, easy to integrate into a classroom, instructional, and well-made.
PunkinFutz has also done staff development with our teachers. The PunkinFutz trainers were professional, knowledgeable, and entertaining.
Lastly, PunkinFutz has donated their time and products on several occasions to my school’s fundraising efforts. Their devotion to my cause is very much appreciated. Sincerely, Susan Straut Collard, Director of the Dillon Child Study Center

27 February 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Thank you so much Susan! We love the teachers and administration at the Dillon Child Study Center! Your wonderful, play-based program is a perfect fit for our products. We look forward to our ongoing relationship with Dillon, its families and its faculty.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Size Charts Inaccurage

I ordered pressure vests according to your size measurements. They were too small. Pressure vests should provide pressure without interfering with the child's ability to breathe!

19 February 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Hi Julia!
We absolutely agree! We greatly appreciate your taking the time to provide us this feedback! I am so sorry that you did not have a good experience with our PunkinHugs.

All of our products are unconditionally guaranteed, so we would be happy to send you the correct size at no cost. We will reach out via email to get you the correct size immediately. Thank you for letting us know.

Best regards,
Lisa Radcliffe (CEO)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Punkin Play Space for our…

I purchased a Punkin Play Space for our OT/PT school based therapy room. The quality is excellent and is able to withstand constant use as each child that passes though loves the opportunity to use it. I love the ease that the velcro ball stick to it so it is user friendly from pre-k and up, no matter what the ability of each child. I also love that the students can earn points from any part of the target. We even work math and writing into games with it. It is a perfect addition to our therapy room. Thanks Punkin Futz for your awesome product and mission

15 February 2020
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Reply from PunkinFutz

Thank you so much for your kind words, Bonnie! We are so glad you love your PunkinPlaySpace!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome!

Impeccable customer service. They bend over backwards to assure everyone who purchases their products has a great experience. PunkinFutz is small but mighty

12 February 2020
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