Re: Questions with fit of the helmet

[Guest guest]

Hi Shimi,

It definitely looks like the helmet comes too close to their eyes.

My daughter's STARband ends right above her eyebrows. When she first

got it, it was really loose and at the first week followup they added

padding so that it would stay put. It would always move close to her

ears too. Finally they cut out a bigger opening aroung the ears.

That helped also.

Hope this helps.

Tamara, mom to Novali (16 mo. STARband since 7/2/02)

http://www.centellas.org/novali

> Hi all:

>

> I was wondering if you could please give me advice on the fit of

helmets. My twin boys got their starband on Friday. I have included

a pic of them in the helmets.

>

> :

>

> 1. His helmet seems to keep falling over his eyes. I tried

tightening the helmet but he got a red spot behind his ears so I

stopped doing that. Is this normal?

>

> 2. The helmet is slightly nipping one ear (halfway covering his

left earlobe) and I mentioned it to the orthosist and he told me that

it continues to move. Should I demand that he shave it down?

>

> 3. When I place him on his tummy, he can't lift his head as high as

he usually does since his helmet base is right on his back. Should

it also be shaved?

>

> 4. He napped today with the helmet for the first time and he seems

to tilt his head forward when he sleeps on his back, is the normal?

>

>

> :

>

> 1. He has flattening on the back of his head. When I take off his

helmet, his forehead is red. Is this ok?

>

> 2. The helmet is rubbing his right cheek and when I take off the

helmet, it remains red and the line where the helmet is takes longer

then 1 hour to go away. He has chubby cheeks so should the helmet be

shaved there too?

>

> I apologize for the many questions. I have an appointment at

2:45pm today for an adjustment, I just wanted all of your expertise

on what I should do.

>

> Thank you in advance.

>

> Shimi

> and (7months with STARbands)

[Guest guest]

Hi Shimi:

I am sorry but I wasn't able to download the photo you attached, I

think it was too big for my ancient computer to handle

You said you had an appt earlier today though, I am curious to hear

how that went & to hear if your orthotist made any adjustments to

either band.

Please let us know how the appt went, I hope the bands are fitting

better and are to your liking a bit more now.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

mI

> Hi all:

>

> I was wondering if you could please give me advice on the fit of

helmets. My twin boys got their starband on Friday. I have included

a pic of them in the helmets.

>

> :

>

> 1. His helmet seems to keep falling over his eyes. I tried

tightening the helmet but he got a red spot behind his ears so I

stopped doing that. Is this normal?

>

> 2. The helmet is slightly nipping one ear (halfway covering his

left earlobe) and I mentioned it to the orthosist and he told me that

it continues to move. Should I demand that he shave it down?

>

> 3. When I place him on his tummy, he can't lift his head as high as

he usually does since his helmet base is right on his back. Should

it also be shaved?

>

> 4. He napped today with the helmet for the first time and he seems

to tilt his head forward when he sleeps on his back, is the normal?

>

>

> :

>

> 1. He has flattening on the back of his head. When I take off his

helmet, his forehead is red. Is this ok?

>

> 2. The helmet is rubbing his right cheek and when I take off the

helmet, it remains red and the line where the helmet is takes longer

then 1 hour to go away. He has chubby cheeks so should the helmet be

shaved there too?

>

> I apologize for the many questions. I have an appointment at

2:45pm today for an adjustment, I just wanted all of your expertise

on what I should do.

>

> Thank you in advance.

>

> Shimi

> and (7months with STARbands)

[Guest guest]

They are SO adorable! Dakota's helmet also fits down close to his

brow, but that's just cause he needs correcting in the front (two

different flat spots). I too have twins, and if you get a chance you

should come join us at twinstuff.com ! It's a GREAT 'bulliten' board,

and MANY other twin parents to ask questions. My screan ID is

litlmomma, and I hope to see you around! Good luck!

Amie mommy to Dakota (STAR), and Dayton!