Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 Hi : I sure don't miss that stinky helmet smell! Uggg, it drove me crazy. Check out this link for some tips: http://www.plagiocephaly.org/support/faq.htm I also would use Leave In Hair Detangler, I sprayed it on Abby's hair and it had such a nice fruity scent to it, it would sometimes help cover up the bad helmet odors! How's Jonathon doing in his band? Improving I hope! Debbie Abby's mom DOCgrad MI --- In Plagiocephaly@y..., andrea townsend <andreaoskarkat@y...> wrote: > Has anyone else had any problems with odor? I have > tried the rubbing alcohol but there is still a bit of > an odor. > Thanks, > (mom to Jonathon...6 months old and 5 weeks in > DOC Band) > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 , Check with your ortho and see if its ok to use cornstarch on the band. My twins wore their bands during the summer and their bands got real stinky at times. My ortho gave us the ok to use cornstarch inside the band, which helped absorb some of the sweat, and it really helped with the smell. Definitely leave it in the sun for the hour off, that helps tremendously. Since we used ours during hot weather, I cheated and would leave it off for two hours. Once after they woke up for the day and again after they woke up from their naps, and I would shampoo them each time the band came off. Also, when you give Jonathon a bath, shampoo his hair first and then leave it sit until the end of the bath, that way the shampoo scent is stronger. We used Loreal for Kids Watermelon Shampoo, and I think I remember some others here have used the Cherry shampoo. Hope this helps! Niki Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads) Phila., PA --- In Plagiocephaly@y..., andrea townsend <andreaoskarkat@y...> wrote: > Has anyone else had any problems with odor? I have > tried the rubbing alcohol but there is still a bit of > an odor. > Thanks, > (mom to Jonathon...6 months old and 5 weeks in > DOC Band) > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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