Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 Hi Kerry: Before my daughter was casted I would " play " by putting a wet washcloth loosely over her face, and quick pull it off and say " peek- a-boo " in an effort to get her at least somewhat used to that sensation. When she was casted, yes, she did cry. Very hard. (he was very mad that they were holding her and she couldn't move), but it only took 10 minutes tops, and she calmed right down afterwards and started smiling, cooing and babbling. Good luck! , Rhiannon's mom > I just went into a website that showed the casting process. I didn't > realize that they cover the baby's entire face with the stocking. My > eyes are filled with tears thinking of putting Allyson through that. > Can anyone share their experiences? No need to sugar coat - it's > better to be prepared than to go blindly into this. > > Thanks. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 Hi : It is true that Cranial Technologies puts a stocking over the baby's head & face, but they do cut out an area around both the baby's nose & mouth so they can breath. Also if Allyson takes a pacifier you can put that in her mouth to help calm her, or even feed her a bottle. They have to put a stocking over the baby's eyes to protect the eyes from getting the casting plaster in them. The entire process only takes 10 mins and usually within minutes, the baby is calmed back down and happy. After the casting baby gets a nice warm bath. I won't kid you , the casting is not fun! OUr daughter went thru 4 all together, she wasn't happy during any of them. Babies are scared, they are held down & covered up. Bring Allyson's dad to the casting or someone else. It's best to have at least 2 people go with you. Bring her favorite loud, musical toy too to listen to while she is being casted. Remember, the casting does not hurt at all, just scary for the little one. I have heard of a few babies who didn't mind the casting at all & didn't even cry. Hopefully Allyson will be one of them. Do you have a casting appt yet? Debbie Abby's mom DOCgrad MI > I just went into a website that showed the casting process. I didn't > realize that they cover the baby's entire face with the stocking. My > eyes are filled with tears thinking of putting Allyson through that. > Can anyone share their experiences? No need to sugar coat - it's > better to be prepared than to go blindly into this. > > Thanks. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 Hi Debbie, No,we don't have a casting appointment yet. I already told my husband that he'll have to come to the appointment with me to help calm her down (and calm me down too!) Thanks for the advice about bringing musical toys and a bottle. And I'll bring some valium for myself (just kidding). > > I just went into a website that showed the casting process. I > didn't > > realize that they cover the baby's entire face with the stocking. > My > > eyes are filled with tears thinking of putting Allyson through > that. > > Can anyone share their experiences? No need to sugar coat - it's > > better to be prepared than to go blindly into this. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2002 Report Share Posted April 28, 2002 , I'll definitely try the peek a boo washcloth game with Allyson. I'd better set up this appointment before I chicken out! Thanks. > > I just went into a website that showed the casting process. I > didn't > > realize that they cover the baby's entire face with the stocking. > My > > eyes are filled with tears thinking of putting Allyson through > that. > > Can anyone share their experiences? No need to sugar coat - it's > > better to be prepared than to go blindly into this. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2002 Report Share Posted April 29, 2002 , I looked through a lot of casting pictures right before we took the twins to be casted too, and I cried so much. But I was really glad that I had seen them so I was better prepared for the whole thing. The casting process literally only takes about 10 minutes. The important thing to remember is that the casting doesn't hurt them at all!! My ortho also used the stocking that covered the whole face, but he cut out a hole for the mouth. Then with a grease pencil, he marked on the stocking where the eyes and eyebrows were, and he traced around the ears. These marking were then transferred onto the mold itself. My ortho also placed a long rubber tube under the first application of the molding running from ear to ear (if that makes sense). He said they use it to help take the molding off. He was able to grab onto the tube and just pull off the casting. Both babies did cry a lot, but once the casting was over and I was holding them again, they forgot all about it. The only thing I didn't like was that there wasn't anywhere to wash the babies up afterward, like Cranial Tech does. Try to take with you things that will help divert Allyson's attention, and be sure to wear clothes that you won't mind getting plaster on. Be sure to let us know when the appointment for the casting is! Niki Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads) Phila., PA > I just went into a website that showed the casting process. I didn't > realize that they cover the baby's entire face with the stocking. My > eyes are filled with tears thinking of putting Allyson through that. > Can anyone share their experiences? No need to sugar coat - it's > better to be prepared than to go blindly into this. > > Thanks. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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