new here- getting helmet friday

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Hi there,

Glad to find this board. Our son's helmet is due to arrive on Friday

and hopefully we'll get him fitted the same day. Reid is our

wonderful 18 month old energetic little guy. I haven't read many

posts here, but know that Reid is probably the exception to the

common age to wear a helmet. Are there parents of older children on

here?? Our situation is one in which at 6 months our ped advised us

to let it shape out on its own. It did, some, but recently my

husband and I were faced with the question- if the helmet MAY help

even a little, why not try it. So here we are. I only wish the

decision had gone that smoothly. We debated for 3 weeks, both of us

seeing both sides (to do the helmet or not to) and finally came to

the conclusion to go ahead with it. I'm not going ot lie- I'm

nervous and anxious about it. I want to feel totally comfortable

with it and am sure that I will, but I think anticipating it is the

worst for me. Don't get me wrong- I know its a good thing. I don't

mean to make it sound like it's not, maybe its because he's older

than most kids I've seen wearing them. I don't know- I just know, I

want the best for him. We both do, and for us, that is seeing how

the helmet can help.

I'd love to hear from parents of older kids, and hear your

experiences. Especially since we were told to only expect 5 to 10 %

improvement. Hey- that's still 5 to 10 %.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Mom to Reid

Texas