Guest guest Posted May 9, 2002 Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 Ha Ha , no , it's a locally made helmet with a strap on the back. We are suppose to tighten it to the half way mark as per our orthotist directions. The strap allows the helmet to fit snuggly on the head and apply the right amount of pressure where it needs to be. I was explaining to Darcy that 's head shape changed so much that the strap was useless (except to keep it on his head). As for the red mark, I shouldn't call it red...pink more like it... goes away in an hour. I like when I see it because I know the helmet is working. The orthotist said that the mark is completly normal to see. I was worried about it too esp. when I thought his forehead was bruised a couple of weeks ago (turns out it was exzema). I keep an eye on it... don't worry. Sorry to scare you. Dana > Dana, > YIKES- be careful about tightening that strap if its a DOC band- they only > want you to fold it over, not to even pull it, and just let it attach without > any pulling- but I can't remember if you have a STARband or a locally made > helmet? I didn't like seeing red marks at all- I even made her shave a > little off the forehead spot where it was a dot of red because it bothered > me- I'm such a pain > > ' Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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