Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Hi all! I don't post very often, but read what you have to say daily. I have learned a lot from your messages and am thankful that I am a part of this group. It's good to know that there are other people out there who are going through the same thing that I am. The reason that I am writing is because I am curious to know how often you all go to see the orthotist. My 4 month old son, Grant, has been wearing a starband for about a month now, and the last time that we were at the orthotist, we were told that we would not have to come back for about a month. Is that normal? He has seen them every week for the past four weeks. It just seems to me like they should be watching his head more closely. Let me know what you all think. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 - My son is almost 8 months old. He gets his DOC Band adjusted weekly - sometimes 2x/week if he hits a good growth spurt. That does seem odd to me that you have to wait a month, particularly because your son is so young. I would think his head would be significantly bigger in a month and would have trouble fitting into his STARBand. > > Hi all! > > I don't post very often, but read what you have to say daily. I have > learned a lot from your messages and am thankful that I am a part of > this group. It's good to know that there are other people out there > who are going through the same thing that I am. > > The reason that I am writing is because I am curious to know how > often you all go to see the orthotist. My 4 month old son, Grant, has > been wearing a starband for about a month now, and the last time that > we were at the orthotist, we were told that we would not have to come > back for about a month. Is that normal? He has seen them every week > for the past four weeks. It just seems to me like they should be > watching his head more closely. Let me know what you all think. > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 : I would think that your orthotist would want to see Grant at least bi weekly being Grant is so young still & his head is growing rather rapidly right at just 4 mos of age. I think a month is too long to go between visits at 4 mos old. I would suggest that you insist to be seen at least bi weekly just to be on the safe side. How is Grant's head rounding? Have you noticed improvement? Debbie Abby's mom DOCgrad MI > > Hi all! > > I don't post very often, but read what you have to say daily. I have > learned a lot from your messages and am thankful that I am a part of > this group. It's good to know that there are other people out there > who are going through the same thing that I am. > > The reason that I am writing is because I am curious to know how > often you all go to see the orthotist. My 4 month old son, Grant, has > been wearing a starband for about a month now, and the last time that > we were at the orthotist, we were told that we would not have to come > back for about a month. Is that normal? He has seen them every week > for the past four weeks. It just seems to me like they should be > watching his head more closely. Let me know what you all think. > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 , I am not too familiar with STARbands, but it does seem odd that a 4 month old would not have to be seen more than 1x a month. My son had to go in weekly all the way from 5-8 months because he was growing so fast, but he had a DOC band. I hope other STARband moms can shed some light on this for you! Good luck- keep on top of your orthotist with questions and concerns and really make him/her explain what is going on and what should be happening. Keep us posted! ' Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 , My daughter wore a locally made helmet and we went in every 2 weeks for adjustments. Your baby seems young enough that every 2 weeks seems to be more appropriate. Of course, if you see any problems I'm sure you can go anytime for an adjustment. If you are concerned about the 4 week thing you might ask ortho if you could come in every 2 weeks instead and see what he says. Good luck! Marci (mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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