Guest guest Posted July 16, 2002 Report Share Posted July 16, 2002 , I can't offer any advise re:the hair cut since my little guy is not exactly blessed in the hair dept. LOL. I just wanted to point out to you that you can STILL get the helmet even if the craniofacial specialists recommend against it. We saw Dr. and his team at HSC. They advised AGAINST the helmet for us and said his plagio was mild/moderate. We thought about what they said for a day or so and then decided to proceed with the helemt anyway. They said the decision was ours but I kind of got the feeling that they expected us to take their word that his head would round out on its own. Well I KNEW his condition had not improved for several months and was uncomfortable with their diagnosis. Anyway, Dr. wrote a prescription for us for the helmet NO PROBLEM....thank god....and we were casted the following week. The orthotist couldn't believe that Dr. advised against it! Now, don't get me wrong, I think the specialists are very well qualified...it's just I think they see alot of babies in the run of the day and they often compare one head with another. You know what I mean?? We have not regreted getting the helemt and in fact, I'm kind of nervous to see our time come to an end.... Anyway, whatever you decide, just do what feels right for you and your family. If you are not satisfied with what they say, then push for whatever you feel is the right path for your son. Dana (mom to ) Burlington, Ont. Canada > My 8 months old son is going for an assessment for a helmet in two > weeks and I'm wondering whether it would be helpful to give him a > super short haircut. My husband likes his hair longer and so do I > but I really want the craniofacial doctors to see the severity of > his shape. Kale has lots of hair which masks the severity of the > plagio. In fact my family comment that his head looks as if it's > gotten better but it's because his hair has grown in quite thick. > Only when I look at him in the tub do I realize that it's the same. > I like his hair long precisely because it does mask the plagio when > we go out and I am a little sensitive about people noticing his head > shape. > > I'm thinking that I have to cut his hair anyway to help cut down on > the sweat those first few weeks. What do you think? > > (mom to Kale) > Toronto, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2002 Report Share Posted July 16, 2002 : It really is a good idea to cut his hair a bit shorter. I wouldn't think you'd have to cut it super short, but I'm sure it would help the specialist to notice the severity & what not. Good idea, I had never thought of this before. Good luck at your appt! Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI > My 8 months old son is going for an assessment for a helmet in two > weeks and I'm wondering whether it would be helpful to give him a > super short haircut. My husband likes his hair longer and so do I > but I really want the craniofacial doctors to see the severity of > his shape. Kale has lots of hair which masks the severity of the > plagio. In fact my family comment that his head looks as if it's > gotten better but it's because his hair has grown in quite thick. > Only when I look at him in the tub do I realize that it's the same. > I like his hair long precisely because it does mask the plagio when > we go out and I am a little sensitive about people noticing his head > shape. > > I'm thinking that I have to cut his hair anyway to help cut down on > the sweat those first few weeks. What do you think? > > (mom to Kale) > Toronto, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 , I think this one is totally up to you. I can understand you wanting the short hair so that the doctor can get a better idea of Kale's headshape. But I can tell that you aren't too crazy about the idea of Kale having short hair once the evaluation is over. If that's the case, leave his hair as is, but take plenty of pictures, at different angles, of Kale with wet hair. But I think you are right to want to cut his hair once he gets in his helmet to cut back on sweating. Niki Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads) Phila., PA > My 8 months old son is going for an assessment for a helmet in two > weeks and I'm wondering whether it would be helpful to give him a > super short haircut. My husband likes his hair longer and so do I > but I really want the craniofacial doctors to see the severity of > his shape. Kale has lots of hair which masks the severity of the > plagio. In fact my family comment that his head looks as if it's > gotten better but it's because his hair has grown in quite thick. > Only when I look at him in the tub do I realize that it's the same. > I like his hair long precisely because it does mask the plagio when > we go out and I am a little sensitive about people noticing his head > shape. > > I'm thinking that I have to cut his hair anyway to help cut down on > the sweat those first few weeks. What do you think? > > (mom to Kale) > Toronto, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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