Re: Remember new and anxious? Casting done!

[Guest guest]

Hi - Glad to hear that the casting is done. It's great that a less

messy procedure seems to be in place at you orthos office.

It is not uncommon to remove the helmet more often at first as you baby

adjusts to it and so that you can check for red marks and make sure it

doesn't need adjustments. After the first couple of weeks you should be able

to go to 23 hours a day. Double check with your ortho to see if he meant to

take it off every 4 hours the whole time or just at the beginning.

I was finished breastfeeding by the time got her helmet so I can't help

you with that one. I do know that there are moms in this group that are

breatsfeeding and they did it with the helmet on.

Is Kai's head flat on the side or in the back? Flat on the back is usually

brachy. Flat on the side is usually called plagio. Both are actually forms of

plagio.

I guess you will be in the band soon enough now. You will be amazed at how

fast your little one adjusts. As far as the length of time - it varies from

baby to baby. started somewhat late and wore her helmet for about 6

months. Good luck and let us know when you go in for the fitting.

Marci (Mom to )

oklahoma