Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 Wondering if all of the hard earned efforts of changing sleeping positions will actually make a difference, or is it all in vain? She seems to be more open to the left side these days more than she was. At 4 months old, will this help or not? Can anyone answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 Hi , I am the mom of a 9 month old son - . Briefly - I noticed flattening at around 3-4 months. The doc filling in for our doc brushed it off. Anyways we have now been to see 2 pediatricians and both have told us it will round out on it's own (the same thing everyone else has been through). Anyways our doctor has contacted a neurosurgeon at Children's Hosp. and sent pics of 's head. (I live 1000 miles away from the nearest Children's Hosp and neurosurgeon, so it's a long trip for us to make that's why we are talking to the neurosurgeon before we make the trip). I would class as moderate. I have been repositioning him in bed for about 2 months and never let him lay on his right side during the day. We have seen some improvement. Before repositioning him the whole right side of his head looked flat, his ears were misaligned and his forehead was pushed out. Now he has definately rounded out on the side of his head, the back still has a flat spot but that too looks less flat and his forehead doesn't protrude as much. His ears are still out of alignment though. Anyways, I'm going on here. I definately think it is important to reposition the babes BUT helmets and bands are wonderful from what I have heard, I have been pushing for one and if the neurosurgeon thinks that is a candidate for one we will definately be getting one. It's a tough decision but I want his head to be a " normal " shape again. Hope this helps! and go with your gut, your instinct will be right for your babe. ----- Original Message ----- From: M <ssmorganss@...> <Plagiocephalyegroups> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 9:37 PM Subject: Sleeping positions > Wondering if all of the hard earned efforts of changing sleeping > positions will actually make a difference, or is it all in vain? She > seems to be more open to the left side these days more than she was. > At 4 months old, will this help or not? Can anyone answer? > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Good friends, school spirit, hair-dos you'd like to forget. > Classmates.com has them all. And with 4.4 million alumni already > registered, there's a good chance you'll find your friends here: > 1/2885/3/_/689409/_/956723854/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 For us, positioning did not work. We worked HARD at it for 2+ months. BUT some parents swear by it. Some see gradual changes. The earlier you start, the better!! Kendra M wrote: Wondering if all of the hard earned efforts of changing sleeping positions will actually make a difference, or is it all in vain? She seems to be more open to the left side these days more than she was. At 4 months old, will this help or not? Can anyone answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 , We started AGGRESSIVELY repositioning Cameron at 4 months, and we have definitely seen improvement. The whole back-right side of his head was flat, but it has now rounded out at the bottom. However, his case is still considered "mild to moderate" and we're getting his helmet cast on Friday. We weren't sure if we would do it since we had seen improvement, but there is a definite flat spot and his ears are misaligned, so we may as well try to correct that. Repositioning stopped working very well after 6 months since he could roll over and was much stronger (he's 7 mo. now). So keep it up, but if your daughter's case is still moderate or severe at 4 mo, you may end up with a helmet/band anyway. Good luck! -Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: M Plagiocephalyegroups Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 11:37 PM Subject: Sleeping positions Wondering if all of the hard earned efforts of changing sleeping positions will actually make a difference, or is it all in vain? She seems to be more open to the left side these days more than she was. At 4 months old, will this help or not? Can anyone answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 , Yes, change sleeping positions to avoid flat part of head and encourage stomach play or activities which allows baby to work neck muscles. We have tried this with our 7 month daughter for the past 4 weeks and believe that there has been some minor improvement. You have 2 more months to work with. We are going to Calgary next week to see if a DOC band will assist. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: M [mailto:ssmorganss@...] Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 11:37 PM Plagiocephalyegroups Subject: Sleeping positions Wondering if all of the hard earned efforts of changing sleeping positions will actually make a difference, or is it all in vain? She seems to be more open to the left side these days more than she was. At 4 months old, will this help or not? Can anyone answer? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Good friends, school spirit, hair-dos you'd like to forget. Classmates.com has them all. And with 4.4 million alumni already registered, there's a good chance you'll find your friends here: 1/2885/3/_/689409/_/956723854/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Amy, I don't think you have anything to worry about with the sleeping position. Think about all the tummy sleeping that babies used to do before the Back to Sleep campaign began! Plagio was not an issue when babies slept on their tummies! I think you are doing a good thing by trying to get him to turn his head - keep up with that as much as you can. I don't think the " sideburns " of the band will cause you any trouble, but check with CT and see what they have to say about it. I can certainly understand your concerns and worry, but I really think you are doing just fine. Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Hi Amy- I had the same fears as you when my Jack started in his band. He all of a sudden started sleeping on his tummy when he started wearing the band. I guess it was more comfortable for him. He's been in it 3 months and I see no evidence of his cheeks flattening from the side burns of the band. I was mostly worried about SIDS with him sleeping on his tummy, but I think they're pretty safe once they have the ability and strength to roll over. I think Graham will be just fine! Graham is lucky to have such a concerned mommy! , Jack's mom (DOCbanded 5/16/01) Cheshire, CT > I have a question for all of you. Graham just started sleeping on his > tummy. He usually turns his head so the left side of his face (the > non-flat side) is down. Only occassionaly will he turn so his right > side is down. My doctor has said he doesn't have torticollis and > thinks he turns left side down because when he puts the right side > down it's not as comfortable because he has the flat spot and his head > doesn't rest flat on the mattress. Does that make sense the way I > said it? Anyway, now I'm completely paranoid about the side of his > face getting flat! My doctor said not to worry because during the day > he's not on his face at all and the facial bones aren't as soft as the > cranial bones. Also, I try to get him to turn his head while he's > sleeping and he's getting better about it. Having the band on has > only made my fears worse because I'm worried the " sideburns " are going > to flatten his cheekbones. My husband thinks I'm worrying too much > and I know his plagio has made me ultra paranoid. Anyone else gone > through this or had these worries? Amy, the paranoid mom in Kansas > City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Thanks you guys. You've made me feel better. My friends whose babies don't have plagio don't seem to understand when I get worried about this stuff. I guess you never know until you have to go through it. Anyway, thanks for listening to me! Amy -----Original Message----- From: marcisch@... [mailto:marcisch@...] Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 2:57 PM Plagiocephaly Subject: Re: Sleeping Positions Amy, I don't think you have anything to worry about with the sleeping position. Think about all the tummy sleeping that babies used to do before the Back to Sleep campaign began! Plagio was not an issue when babies slept on their tummies! I think you are doing a good thing by trying to get him to turn his head - keep up with that as much as you can. I don't think the " sideburns " of the band will cause you any trouble, but check with CT and see what they have to say about it. I can certainly understand your concerns and worry, but I really think you are doing just fine. Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Hi: Abby slept that same way, that's when she was about 6 mos old, before we had her in a band. The thought of her face flattening never crossed my mind. Her face did not flatten at all from her sleeping position. I wouldn't get too worried about it. I would trust your Drs advice by telling you his face won't get flat from him sleeping like this. I have several pics of Abby sleeping like that, cuz her flat side would be up in the air so obvious. It was a good way for me to notice just how flat she was. Try not to worry. Look at it as a good thing, that he's finally off that flat spot. Band or not. Debbie Abby's mom DOCgrad 6/22/01 > I have a question for all of you. Graham just started sleeping on his > tummy. He usually turns his head so the left side of his face (the > non-flat side) is down. Only occassionaly will he turn so his right > side is down. My doctor has said he doesn't have torticollis and > thinks he turns left side down because when he puts the right side > down it's not as comfortable because he has the flat spot and his head > doesn't rest flat on the mattress. Does that make sense the way I > said it? Anyway, now I'm completely paranoid about the side of his > face getting flat! My doctor said not to worry because during the day > he's not on his face at all and the facial bones aren't as soft as the > cranial bones. Also, I try to get him to turn his head while he's > sleeping and he's getting better about it. Having the band on has > only made my fears worse because I'm worried the " sideburns " are going > to flatten his cheekbones. My husband thinks I'm worrying too much > and I know his plagio has made me ultra paranoid. Anyone else gone > through this or had these worries? Amy, the paranoid mom in Kansas > City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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