Re: 4 month old. Too late for repositioning? Referrals in Fremont C...

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Repo can definitely be effective at this age- just be vigilent with it:-) 4 months is a wonderful age and still gives you a couple of month to try repo and then if that doesnt seem to be helping then move on to plan b. You have found a great place to start. We would love to see pictures of your little ones head.

Your ped sounds like 75% of the other peds we have heard about on this board- the round out on its own theory - has not worked real well for many moms and dads here. But with repo you can see some changes. So good work for being proactive and starting with that.

If you can go into plagiocephaly.org and then clink on there find a physician link you can look in your area for dr's familiar with plagio and that are plagio friendly and see one of them that will be more supportive and knowledgeable of your sons condition. We have a few CA moms out here so I am hoping one of them will chime in and give you some support as well.

We are so glad you have found us you sound like an awesome mommy and doing real well by your baby. So keep up your good work and follow that parenting instinct- it is always right:-)

There are lots of great info and tips in the files on this board you may want to check out as well.

Welcome!Please ask as many questions as you like!

Beck mom to brian

doc grad

addison

repositioner success

memphis

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Hi Lezlie and Darren,

Welcome to the group. I always feel that its never to late to reposition,

every little bit will help in keeping the plagio from worsening any- the key

is to take pictures and note any changes, or no changes, and know when to say

that repositioning is not working for you, while still keeping in sight the

best window of opportunity for using band therapy. I hope that the

specialist will be able to give you an idea of severity, but one way for you

to notice ear misalignment is in the bath, with wet hair, from above. You

can place your fingers in the ears and it will show just how far forward or

backward one might be than the other. Of course, facial asymmetry, when its

hard to spot, is easier to notice in the mirror. Is your child's flat spot

only on one side? Is he able to fully rotate his head in both directions?

Some plagio is a result of torticollis, a tight neck muscle, that is not able

to rotate towards the side effected. Make sure this is ruled out if you feel

this could be a problem. Physical therapy can resolve tort, but its a battle

and plagio is too- you have to reposition off that flat spot constantly-

especially since a good 10 hours they are sleeping on their backs. Encourage

tummy time, make it interesting like on the bed, while your below, a mirror

under the face, etc., and limit time spent in bouncers and carseats. Keep in

mind that you might run into a Doctor that tells you it will work itself out,

I caution you to take that advice with a grain of salt and really research as

you are now- even if it means going to a CT office or orthotist for an

experienced opinion. Good luck and keep us posted!

nicholas' Mom