Hard Time Adjusting After 2 Weeks

January 7, 2002

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I think it is good that you have already seen some improvement. That seems to

rule out that the band is causing him discomfort. Does he sleep well in the

band? I have to say that it is pretty rare that parents notice a marked

personality change with the band on as compared to when it is off. I wish I

had some great advice for you, but it seems that 2 weeks isn't so long and

maybe he just needs a little more time to adjust. Everyone adjusts to new and

different situations in their own way and in their own time. I'm sure that

this must be quite frustrating for you. Try and hang in there - is it

possible that he is teething?

Good luck and please keep us posted.

Marci (Mom to )

Oklahoma

January 8, 2002

Hello Everyone,

Seems like my baby 's story is different from the others I

read. The casting (12/12/01) was not a problem - he was warm and

tired and didn't mind it.

But adjusting to the STARband has been difficult. He doesn't mind

anymore when I take it on and off, but his personality is a little

less bubbly when it is ON.

His temperature has adjusted, because we first attributed his

personality change to being overheated, but that's not it at all.

When I take the helmet off, I get big smiles and lots of chattering.

I can get smiles and babble with it on, but just LESS - less often

and less enthusiasm. He seems a bit overwhelmed with the helmet on.

Does anyone have a similar story? Any theories?

BTW, his head is not as flat as it was! Some good news there.

January 9, 2002

Hey - I am not really sure why seems less than enthused when he

has the band on. Some kids just never really can get used to it and maybe he

is just like hhmm what is this on my head. Obviously it is not uncomfortable

as he would let you know that I am sure. Maybe as he continues to adjust it

will get better. Sorry I could not be of more help!

beck

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