Guest guest Posted May 16, 2002 Report Share Posted May 16, 2002 Tami, I received the same negative reaction from my daycare at first glance of the band. It really is a little shocking when you first see it- I had looked at all the pics online and it still didn't prepare me for seeing my son in it-. I had to explain the entire process to the ladies and they warmed up to it and eventually were his best supporters for wearing it because they too noticed changes. Hang in there, your sitter will get used to it. There was a study recently posted that stated that the helmet did not pose any brain damage or brain growth problems. You have educated yourself to the point that this is probably old hat for you but your sitter is still pretty new at what's happening. Let her know as much about it as you do, including giving her a copy of all care instructions, so she is part of the process and will feel that she has an equally important role in helping your daughter. Your emotions will run from happy the process has started, sad that it has, anxious for it to be over, scared that its uncomfortable, etc. ,all of these will pass in time when you get used to it and are more advanced in treatment time that has passed. Good luck and keep us posted! ' Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 : Thanks. I have had several conversations with my babysitter today and I feel much better (and so does she). I gave her a copy of the instructions sheet and the business card for the orthotist if she had any questions. I think she was relieved because the red spots were minor and went away within a half an hour. She was able to put the band back on without any problems and Annika didn't even cry. My baby is such a little trooper! Boy, do I feel exactly like what you explained - a range of emotions that are all coming faster than I can deal with them. But it really helps to communicate with all of you. I'll keep you posted on the emotion of the day! Thanks, Tami (mom to Annika) --- rella1234@... wrote: > Tami, > I received the same negative reaction from my > daycare at first glance of the > band. It really is a little shocking when you first > see it- I had looked at > all the pics online and it still didn't prepare me > for seeing my son in it-. > I had to explain the entire process to the ladies > and they warmed up to it > and eventually were his best supporters for wearing > it because they too > noticed changes. Hang in there, your sitter will > get used to it. There was > a study recently posted that stated that the helmet > did not pose any brain > damage or brain growth problems. You have educated > yourself to the point > that this is probably old hat for you but your > sitter is still pretty new at > what's happening. Let her know as much about it as > you do, including giving > her a copy of all care instructions, so she is part > of the process and will > feel that she has an equally important role in > helping your daughter. Your > emotions will run from happy the process has > started, sad that it has, > anxious for it to be over, scared that its > uncomfortable, etc. ,all of these > will pass in time when you get used to it and are > more advanced in treatment > time that has passed. Good luck and keep us posted! > > ' Mom > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 Tami, I think your mom sounds like a perfectly WONDERFUL person!! Follow that lead and don't worry about the babysitter. She is worried because it is new and different. She doesn't want to get it wrong for you and for Annika. Don't worry, she will adjust (the babysitter) and when she starts seeing improvement she will be right behind you!! Sounds like Annika is doing GREAT and that is what really matters. You are doing the right thing. I have NEVER heard of any babies developing development problems from the band. Hang in there - you are doing the right thing!! Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2002 Report Share Posted May 20, 2002 Marci, Thanks! Yes, my mom is great! I actually called my mom last week and had her call my babysitter (they are best friends). My mom said that the babysitter was doing much better after she saw that Annika was adjusting to the band. The babysitter was concerned because Annika did not have an appetite and was fussy. But Annika is a little trooper and is much better. Thanks for your words of encouragement. Tami (mom to Annika) --- marcisch@... wrote: > Tami, > > I think your mom sounds like a perfectly WONDERFUL > person!! Follow that lead > and don't worry about the babysitter. She is worried > because it is new and > different. She doesn't want to get it wrong for you > and for Annika. Don't > worry, she will adjust (the babysitter) and when she > starts seeing > improvement she will be right behind you!! > > Sounds like Annika is doing GREAT and that is what > really matters. You are > doing the right thing. I have NEVER heard of any > babies developing > development problems from the band. > > Hang in there - you are doing the right thing!! > > Marci (Mom to ) > Oklahoma > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2002 Report Share Posted May 21, 2002 Tami, Soooo glad to hear that everyone is adjusting and doing better. That's GREAT!! Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hello! My son's band fit the same way at first. He had bossing on his forehead and they did say it couldn't be cut or adjusted any higher or over the brow because it wouldn't be as effective. As her head grows and starts to correct it will begin to fit better. We noticed it "not being quite right" each time we had it adjusted until we were about a month into it. As long as you don't have a lot of redness or irritation, I'm almost sure it's fitting the way it should. I would still ask about it at your next appointment. -----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ]On Behalf Of s_fran23Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 1:50 PMPlagiocephaly Subject: We got our band! Hey everyone! Nikki got her Starband on Friday. We have been working on gradually working her into wearing the helmet. I have one question though. Her helmet seems to not fit quite right. She's not having any red spots or irritation, but it seems to come too low on her eyes. We are trying to correct some bossing on the forehead and browline, so I'm wondering if this is why it's so low. My fiance seems particularly concerned about this. Any thoughts??? Also, pics of Nikki are coming soon!!! Sam (mom of Nikki 7 months old banded on 1/25/08) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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