Guest guest Posted October 3, 2001 Report Share Posted October 3, 2001 , I would think that the casting for a helmet would be the same, if not very similar to the casting of either the DOC or STAR bands. It really isn't all that bad. Just when you get to the point where you want to scoop up your baby and run away, its over. And I promise you, will be ticked at first but he will very quickly forgive you, esp. if you have a bottle or a snack for him. I am not a first time mother. My twins were babies # 3 and 4. Between my own experiences and all the books that I have read on caring for newborns, I thought I was prepared for just about anything. I had never heard of plagiocephaly either. It is very frustrating that you do everything that you are told to do, only to have something else go wrong. is still at a great age that he should receive some really good correction. I really am glad that you have come to this group. Please let us know how 's casting goes and good luck to you! Niki Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads) Phila., PA > Hi everyone, > > My name is and I posted a few weeks ago and just wanted to > thank everyone for there replys and useful information. My son who > is 8 months old is going to be casted on Thurday over at Childrens > Hospital in Seattle. He is getting a helmet rather than a band and I > wondered if anyone could tell me how long the procedure takes. I > looked at the file on casting for the DOC band and am curious if the > casting will be similar. I am nervous but glad to be getting this > taken care of. I have known needed a helmet at his 6 month > check up when they expressed concern over his flat head but it has > taken another 2 months to get the required appointments. By the time > he is actually fitted he will be 8 1/2 months old. > > I am a first time mother and I had never heard of plagiocephaly. I > knew his head looked flat at two months ( I ran around comparing his > head to any babies I could get a peek at). I was assured by the > pediatrician that with tummy time, it would round out. I wish I > would have known more and that I could have started this whole > process earlier but I am hoping we achieve good results even at this > age. > I am so glad to have found this web sight and appreciate knowing that > there are other mothers dealing with this same condition. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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