Just to clarify,if my orthotist does passive helmets(m)

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Kelli that is awesome that insurance covers it one less headache- awesome!

beck

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we won't see any more improvement that we would w/out it since he no

longer spends any time on his back?

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Kelli,

I would think that you would see improvement with a passive helmet.

If no helmet is worn the head will continue to grow in the plaio head

shape. With a passive helmet it will grow into the shape of the

helmet; round. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

> we won't see any more improvement that we would w/out it since he

no

> longer spends any time on his back?

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I just called thenm & they do make the " aggressive " type!

We have to pay $533 at molding & then $533 when it's ready & then WE

get reimbursed by insurance(hopefully).Ortho said it is 'durable

medical equipment' which my insurance is supposed to cover

100%.First I have to get a script!

> > we won't see any more improvement that we would w/out it since

he

> no

> > longer spends any time on his back?

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Kelli:

I agree with 's reply to you. Passive helmets have the best

results when began at a younger age becuz they rely on growth spurts

to get improvment, BUT Luke will still be growing even at his " older "

age, so you could still get improvement with a passive design.

Marci's, one of our moderators, daughter wore a passive style helmet -

I'm sure she'll chime in to give you her experience.

Good luck.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> > we won't see any more improvement that we would w/out it since he

> no

> > longer spends any time on his back?

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> I just called thenm & they do make the " aggressive " type!

> We have to pay $533 at molding & then $533 when it's ready & then

WE

> get reimbursed by insurance(hopefully).Ortho said it is 'durable

> medical equipment' which my insurance is supposed to cover

> 100%.First I have to get a script!

Kelli:

Yippee!!! That's terrific news, it sounds like it may be a STARband,

that's abut what abby's STARband cost, just over $1,000.00 too and

the STARband is " aggressive " .

Great news about your insurance, mine also covered Abby's as DME, but

they only covered 50%....hopefully they'll come thru.

Now get busy on that RX!

Debbie Abby's mom DOCgrad

MI

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My Zack is in a passive locally made helmet (by NOPCO) and it's

really been working well. I'm always surprised by how much time he

spends on his back..even though we try to avoid it..between the

stroller, carseat and any time he rolls over at night, I'd guess he

spends 2 or 3 hours a day on his back. I think the passive helmets

need to be started earlier in order to be effective (or doctor said

they don't work after 12 months)..whereas I've heard many say that

the aggressive helmets work with older children.

Ken

Zack and Zoey's dad

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Kellie,

Actually, it is possible to get correction from a passive helmet even if your

baby is older and doesn't spend anytime on his/her back. My daughter started

wearing her helmet at 9 months old and at that time she was already walking and

was sleeping on her stomach at night by her own choice. My dd wore her passive

helmet until she was 15 1/2 months old and we did get correction. The

improvement depends on growth spurts. If your baby has a growth spurt while in

the helmet you will likely see some correction. Of course, it all comes down to

the skill and experience of your orthotist. If you have a very good orthotist

with a lot of experience then you have a good shot at getting some correction

even from a passive helmet. I would agree, however, that an active device like a

STAR or DOCband would probably be better for an older baby.

Hope this helps.

Marci (mom to - helmet grad)

Oklahoma