Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 I have a question... If gets the DOC band..which i'm sure he is getting it...(i'll find out for sure on July 10th)... will it most likely work? Or is there a big chance it might not work? He is a little over 5 months. The specialist had said that since he is so young..he probably would only have to wear it for like 6-8 weeks...but his head is pretty flat i think..and by sending in the pictures of him..the responses i got....i'm realizing it's probably more flat than i want to admit. LOL. I'm just really hoping he won't have to wear the helmet for too long...it's bad enough he will have to wear it all summer long. But i'm just really hoping that it's going to work..and i guess i don't really know the odds of it working. At his age..is it likely it would work and pretty much get 100% correction? Thanks, Mom to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 In a message dated 7/3/2002 10:27:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, marcisch@... writes: Does he have facial assymetry and ear misalignment? When we took him to the specialist 3 weeks ago...he had said that doesn't have any type of facial assymetry or misalighnment yet...so he said that was good. I was happy to hear that too....I hope he still doesn't.... But thank you!! Mom to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 , Every baby is different, of course, but would be starting at a very good age and it is possible that he could get very close to 100% correction. The DOCband can do marvelous things! The people at the CT clinic would be the best ones to ask about time in the band. Again, it is different for every baby. Some wear them for 4-6 weeks, some for 4-6 months. It depends on how significant and quick the growth spurts come along. Try not to worry too much about the severity just yet. We are just guessing about the severity and it is nearly impossible to tell for sure just from photos. Does he have facial assymetry and ear misalignment? Best of wishes and please keep us posted! Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 : The DOCband will definitely improved 's head shape! These bands work wonders on babies. Especially with 's younger age. The average time spent in a DOCband is 4.5 mos.. I understand the orthotist estimated 6-8 wks total time for , but be prepared that it is possible it could take longer to achieve the best correction. 's headshape was pretty flat, so it could take a bit longer to achieve that maximum rounding that you'd love to see. But the DOCband is very very effective. My daughter is proof of that, as are thousands of other babies out there! Let us know what you find out on the 10th! Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI > I have a question... > > If gets the DOC band..which i'm sure he is getting it... (i'll find out > for sure on July 10th)... will it most likely work? Or is there a big chance > it might not work? He is a little over 5 months. The specialist had said > that since he is so young..he probably would only have to wear it for like > 6-8 weeks...but his head is pretty flat i think..and by sending in the > pictures of him..the responses i got....i'm realizing it's probably more flat > than i want to admit. LOL. > > I'm just really hoping he won't have to wear the helmet for too long...it's > bad enough he will have to wear it all summer long. But i'm just really > hoping that it's going to work..and i guess i don't really know the odds of > it working. At his age..is it likely it would work and pretty much get 100% > correction? > > Thanks, > > Mom to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 , Thanks so much!! That's what i wanted to hear...LOL. That's what the dr had said..that his age is the perfect age to get it. I'm so worried that he will hate the band though...i hope it doesn't phase him either. Our dr had said he would probably wear it 6-8 weeks..but i know it could be longer. 's head is pretty flat and his right side is flatter too. He's 5 months now..and his appt is on July 10th..and that's just to confirm that he will get the band...so he probably will be closer to 6 months by the time he gets the band (he'll be 6 months July 21st). Thanks so much!! Mom to In a message dated 7/3/2002 6:40:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, christina_a444@... writes: The DOC band most definitely works? Five months of age is one of the best ages to get it for optimal results because of growth at that age. My got her band at 5 mo's and I notice a difference after just one week! She had moderate plagio with a flat spot on the right side. She's been wearing it for 8 weeks now and is almost completely round now. She was projected to wear it for three to four months. I won't lie to you; the time has not flown b. But, it's worth it to correct my baby's headshape. I take it off a couple times a day to wipe off her head and the band when she gets sweaty, aside from cleaning it with alcohol two to three times a day. She does great in the band, it really doesn't phase her. Good luck with your baby's band. , 's mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 The DOC band most definitely works? Five months of age is one of the best ages to get it for optimal results because of growth at that age. My got her band at 5 mo's and I notice a difference after just one week! She had moderate plagio with a flat spot on the right side. She's been wearing it for 8 weeks now and is almost completely round now. She was projected to wear it for three to four months. I won't lie to you; the time has not flown b. But, it's worth it to correct my baby's headshape. I take it off a couple times a day to wipe off her head and the band when she gets sweaty, aside from cleaning it with alcohol two to three times a day. She does great in the band, it really doesn't phase her. Good luck with your baby's band. , 's mom Southern California --- Av@... wrote: > I have a question... > > If gets the DOC band..which i'm sure he is > getting it...(i'll find out > for sure on July 10th)... will it most likely work? > Or is there a big chance > it might not work? He is a little over 5 months. > The specialist had said > that since he is so young..he probably would only > have to wear it for like > 6-8 weeks...but his head is pretty flat i think..and > by sending in the > pictures of him..the responses i got....i'm > realizing it's probably more flat > than i want to admit. LOL. > > I'm just really hoping he won't have to wear the > helmet for too long...it's > bad enough he will have to wear it all summer long. > But i'm just really > hoping that it's going to work..and i guess i don't > really know the odds of > it working. At his age..is it likely it would work > and pretty much get 100% > correction? > > Thanks, > > Mom to > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2002 Report Share Posted July 4, 2002 , That's great that he doesn't have those issues. I think that makes a huge difference because those are two issues that can leave to further medical complications! Marci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2002 Report Share Posted July 4, 2002 I can feel pretty confident in telling you it will work- I am not sure about 100% correction but I would say in the 90's wore it from 3-5 months and it was wonderful. It works with head growth so the only reason you would not see great results with was if he had no growth spurts and that is just about impossible. You are at a great age to get and complete treatment quick- so go for it and rest assured you will have success. beck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2002 Report Share Posted July 5, 2002 Thanks so much Beck!! I kind of figured it would work..but i just need the reassurance..lol. Mom to In a message dated Thu, 4 Jul 2002 2:23:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, bbbhand writes: > > > I can feel pretty confident in telling you it will work- I am not > sure about 100% correction but I would say in the 90's wore it from 3-5 > months and it was wonderful. It works with head growth so the only reason you > would not see great results with was if he had no growth spurts and > that is just about impossible. You are at a great age to get and complete > treatment quick- so go for it and rest assured you will have success. > beck > > > For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2003 Report Share Posted December 8, 2003 Most likely just a swollen lymph node but call your ortho anyway. Natasha --- In Plagiocephaly , " kasaint_2 " <kasaint_2@y...> wrote: > Hello- > I understand that when first put in a helmet, it may slip around a > little. Jaxson's does that (received CranioCap on 12/3/03). Last > night, during his bath I noticed he now has a lump on his ear (behind > the ear). It's not a HUGE lump, it's about the size of a pea - feels > like cartilage or something. Anyone know if this could possibly be > caused from the helmet slipping around? I will probably call the > orthotist today (maybe I'm just paranoid) but wanted some experienced > moms advice... > Thanks! > > Kim > mom to Kaela age 9 and Jaxson 5 months w/plagio and tort - helmet on > 12/3/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.