Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 > > Hi Lauri, Hi ! Thanks for the welcome!! I was wondering why your son is wearing his 2nd helmet? I am learning there are other reasons beside having a flathead to why children have to wear these helmets. I am not sure what type of helmet yet. I have seen one and it is hard all over, looking more like a football helmet. So the one he gets I don't think has a hole on top like I have seen in pictures. There is a baby boy who just got this type of helmet in his daycare. His mom said he did have some sleeping problems when he first got it. I haven't talked to her since Friday, so I don't know if that got any better. Lauri Welcome to the group! You will find that we all started somewhere > and had the exact same concerns as you are facing. You will be > required to do a " break in " period, once you receive the band. One > hour on, one hour off, etc. and then eventually after about a week, > your baby will work his way up to 23 hours a day. He will not have > to sleep in it for a few days. My son, Shane, did not have any > problems (first helmet was at 6 months). You will find Brady should > adjust fine as long as the helmet is a good fit. Do you know what > type of helmet Brady will be getting? Please take pictures of his > head at all angles so you can compare them later. Best of luck to > you and keep us posted. Stay strong as you are doing the right > thing for Brady:) > > > Mama to Shane almost 12 months > STARband #2 > South Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Hi Carol and thanks for welcoming me! I don't think he has any tort issues. He just never liked being on his tummy. He'd cry and cry and we would put him on his back and he would just smile!! He loves laying on his back and wiggle his legs and move his arms! When he sleeps, he sleeps right on his back w/his arms over his head. I tried to put him on his side when he was younger but he would end up on his back. Our appt is May 2nd to get his helmet. I know they use a scan to measure his head and we will be leaving that same day w/a helmet. I know it isn't a docband, I just don't know what it is called. Lauri > > Lauri, > Don't worry, babies are amazing at adjusting to things. My son was > banded at exactly 5 mo and he could have cared less that he had it > on. He actually misses it when we have it off for cleaning now. A > properly fitted band should not bother the baby in anyway after the > first few days and the younger the better. Does Brady have any tort > issues and this is why he hates tummy time so and ends up back in his > sleeping position? Let me know and welcome to the group. I am Carol, > mom to Dominick 6mo. plagio/tort. > > > > > > > > > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " Lauri " <jefflauri@c...> wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone! I am Lauri and my son is Brady. He is 4.5 months old > and > > we have an appt in Winston Salem, NC on April 25th for him to get a > > helmet. What I understand, they will be using a scan to measure his > > head instead of casting, which I think is better. I do not know > what > > kind of helmet he will get. The back of his head is flat. He loves > > his back and hates his tummy!! We have tried repostioning but he > ends > > up on his back in his crib...the car seat probably doesn't help > > either! > > > > He is such a happy baby and usually fusses only when he is hungry > or > > sleepy. I am worried if this will effect his sleeping habits or if > it > > will irritate him. Any advice for a newbie? > > > > Thanks! Lauri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Hi Lauri, Try to do all the research you can on what type of helmet your son will be getting, also research the orthotist.. Experience is the key when it comes to a proper fit. Why Shane is in a 2nd helmet is kinda a long story, but basically the first helmet fit him great and he recieved awesome correction for the back of his head. Then our family moved to the entire other side of the continent !(from Vegas to South Carolina, to a very small town). My husband and I took the authority to take the band off as we felt it has done what it could, but in the back of my mind (DENIAL) I knew I should continue get a new helmet to work on the side of his face... So I took Shane to the neurosurgeon about two hours away, and he highly recommended that we put him in another helmet and gave us a new script. So we did. Sometimes you need another set of eyes (especially a PROFESSIONAL) to tell you the truth. The average Joe would say " oh, his head looks fine to me " or " I didn't notice anything weird about his head " but deep down in my gut, I knew... Another great thing that all these members have taught me is " TRUST YOUR INSTINCT " ... Best of luck to you! Your son will be fine. He is so young you will see great improvement soon... Mama to Shane almost 12 months STARband#2 South Carolina > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " " <shnndell@a...> wrote: > > > > Hi Lauri, > > Hi ! Thanks for the welcome!! I was wondering why your son is > wearing his 2nd helmet? I am learning there are other reasons beside > having a flathead to why children have to wear these helmets. > > I am not sure what type of helmet yet. I have seen one and it is hard > all over, looking more like a football helmet. So the one he gets I > don't think has a hole on top like I have seen in pictures. > > There is a baby boy who just got this type of helmet in his daycare. > His mom said he did have some sleeping problems when he first got it. > I haven't talked to her since Friday, so I don't know if that got any > better. > > Lauri > > > Welcome to the group! You will find that we all started somewhere > > and had the exact same concerns as you are facing. You will be > > required to do a " break in " period, once you receive the band. One > > hour on, one hour off, etc. and then eventually after about a week, > > your baby will work his way up to 23 hours a day. He will not have > > to sleep in it for a few days. My son, Shane, did not have any > > problems (first helmet was at 6 months). You will find Brady > should > > adjust fine as long as the helmet is a good fit. Do you know what > > type of helmet Brady will be getting? Please take pictures of his > > head at all angles so you can compare them later. Best of luck to > > you and keep us posted. Stay strong as you are doing the right > > thing for Brady:) > > > > > > Mama to Shane almost 12 months > > STARband #2 > > South Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 , I understand now about your son. I am trying to learn about this. Brady just has a huge flat spot on the back of his head.....been there since he was real little.....I am hoping all will go well and he won't have to wear it too long! I know the other baby in his daycare has to wear his for 21 hrs for 8 weeks, then it will be re-evaluated! Thanks so much! Lauri > > > > > > Hi Lauri, > > > > Hi ! Thanks for the welcome!! I was wondering why your son > is > > wearing his 2nd helmet? I am learning there are other reasons > beside > > having a flathead to why children have to wear these helmets. > > > > I am not sure what type of helmet yet. I have seen one and it is > hard > > all over, looking more like a football helmet. So the one he gets > I > > don't think has a hole on top like I have seen in pictures. > > > > There is a baby boy who just got this type of helmet in his > daycare. > > His mom said he did have some sleeping problems when he first got > it. > > I haven't talked to her since Friday, so I don't know if that got > any > > better. > > > > Lauri > > > > > > Welcome to the group! You will find that we all started > somewhere > > > and had the exact same concerns as you are facing. You will be > > > required to do a " break in " period, once you receive the band. > One > > > hour on, one hour off, etc. and then eventually after about a > week, > > > your baby will work his way up to 23 hours a day. He will not > have > > > to sleep in it for a few days. My son, Shane, did not have any > > > problems (first helmet was at 6 months). You will find Brady > > should > > > adjust fine as long as the helmet is a good fit. Do you know > what > > > type of helmet Brady will be getting? Please take pictures of > his > > > head at all angles so you can compare them later. Best of luck > to > > > you and keep us posted. Stay strong as you are doing the right > > > thing for Brady:) > > > > > > > > > Mama to Shane almost 12 months > > > STARband #2 > > > South Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 , I understand now about your son. I am trying to learn about this. Brady just has a huge flat spot on the back of his head.....been there since he was real little.....I am hoping all will go well and he won't have to wear it too long! I know the other baby in his daycare has to wear his for 21 hrs for 8 weeks, then it will be re-evaluated! Thanks so much! Lauri > > > > > > Hi Lauri, > > > > Hi ! Thanks for the welcome!! I was wondering why your son > is > > wearing his 2nd helmet? I am learning there are other reasons > beside > > having a flathead to why children have to wear these helmets. > > > > I am not sure what type of helmet yet. I have seen one and it is > hard > > all over, looking more like a football helmet. So the one he gets > I > > don't think has a hole on top like I have seen in pictures. > > > > There is a baby boy who just got this type of helmet in his > daycare. > > His mom said he did have some sleeping problems when he first got > it. > > I haven't talked to her since Friday, so I don't know if that got > any > > better. > > > > Lauri > > > > > > Welcome to the group! You will find that we all started > somewhere > > > and had the exact same concerns as you are facing. You will be > > > required to do a " break in " period, once you receive the band. > One > > > hour on, one hour off, etc. and then eventually after about a > week, > > > your baby will work his way up to 23 hours a day. He will not > have > > > to sleep in it for a few days. My son, Shane, did not have any > > > problems (first helmet was at 6 months). You will find Brady > > should > > > adjust fine as long as the helmet is a good fit. Do you know > what > > > type of helmet Brady will be getting? Please take pictures of > his > > > head at all angles so you can compare them later. Best of luck > to > > > you and keep us posted. Stay strong as you are doing the right > > > thing for Brady:) > > > > > > > > > Mama to Shane almost 12 months > > > STARband #2 > > > South Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Hi Lauri, Welcome to the group. Brady is at a great age to be banded. It's probably a STARband or a Hanger band. I've heard the scanners are much more pleasant for the child. It may interfere with his sleep for a few days. He's used to a flat sleeping surface and now it will be round - it may take some getting used to. be prepared for sweat. He will be wearing a hat all the time. Dress him in less, especially the first few days and nights. mom to na DOC Grad South Carolina www.thefilyaws.comLauri <jefflauri@...> wrote: Hi Everyone! I am Lauri and my son is Brady. He is 4.5 months old and we have an appt in Winston Salem, NC on April 25th for him to get a helmet. What I understand, they will be using a scan to measure his head instead of casting, which I think is better. I do not know what kind of helmet he will get. The back of his head is flat. He loves his back and hates his tummy!! We have tried repostioning but he ends up on his back in his crib...the car seat probably doesn't help either!He is such a happy baby and usually fusses only when he is hungry or sleepy. I am worried if this will effect his sleeping habits or if it will irritate him. Any advice for a newbie?Thanks! LauriFor more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Hi Lauri, welcome! The scan is really nice and quick. You will be surprised, babies are completely oblivious to a custom-made, properly fitted helmet. My son was much older than Brady (9 mos.) and it didn't even phase him. I would love to see Brady if you care to share pics. Good luck and please keep us posted. We are here for you every step of the way. Sue mom to Colin F., 17 mos. STARband grad 9/04 brachy > > Hi Everyone! I am Lauri and my son is Brady. He is 4.5 months old and > we have an appt in Winston Salem, NC on April 25th for him to get a > helmet. What I understand, they will be using a scan to measure his > head instead of casting, which I think is better. I do not know what > kind of helmet he will get. The back of his head is flat. He loves > his back and hates his tummy!! We have tried repostioning but he ends > up on his back in his crib...the car seat probably doesn't help > either! > > He is such a happy baby and usually fusses only when he is hungry or > sleepy. I am worried if this will effect his sleeping habits or if it > will irritate him. Any advice for a newbie? > > Thanks! Lauri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 thanks, ! I am hoping this won't be a bad experience! I am hoping he will wear it w/no problems and will have a nice round head in the end!! Lauri > > > Hi Everyone! I am Lauri and my son is Brady. He is 4.5 months old and > we have an appt in Winston Salem, NC on April 25th for him to get a > helmet. What I understand, they will be using a scan to measure his > head instead of casting, which I think is better. I do not know what > kind of helmet he will get. The back of his head is flat. He loves > his back and hates his tummy!! We have tried repostioning but he ends > up on his back in his crib...the car seat probably doesn't help > either! > > He is such a happy baby and usually fusses only when he is hungry or > sleepy. I am worried if this will effect his sleeping habits or if it > will irritate him. Any advice for a newbie? > > Thanks! Lauri > > > > > > For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 thanks, ! I am hoping this won't be a bad experience! I am hoping he will wear it w/no problems and will have a nice round head in the end!! Lauri > > > Hi Everyone! I am Lauri and my son is Brady. He is 4.5 months old and > we have an appt in Winston Salem, NC on April 25th for him to get a > helmet. What I understand, they will be using a scan to measure his > head instead of casting, which I think is better. I do not know what > kind of helmet he will get. The back of his head is flat. He loves > his back and hates his tummy!! We have tried repostioning but he ends > up on his back in his crib...the car seat probably doesn't help > either! > > He is such a happy baby and usually fusses only when he is hungry or > sleepy. I am worried if this will effect his sleeping habits or if it > will irritate him. Any advice for a newbie? > > Thanks! Lauri > > > > > > For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 thanks Sue!!! We will take pics of him and his head and I will post them! I told my hubby we needed to take pics....we will in the next few days. Lauri > > Hi Lauri, welcome! The scan is really nice and quick. You will be > surprised, babies are completely oblivious to a custom-made, properly > fitted helmet. My son was much older than Brady (9 mos.) and it > didn't even phase him. I would love to see Brady if you care to > share pics. Good luck and please keep us posted. We are here for you > every step of the way. > > Sue > mom to Colin F., 17 mos. > STARband grad 9/04 > brachy > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " Lauri " <jefflauri@c...> wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone! I am Lauri and my son is Brady. He is 4.5 months old > and > > we have an appt in Winston Salem, NC on April 25th for him to get a > > helmet. What I understand, they will be using a scan to measure his > > head instead of casting, which I think is better. I do not know > what > > kind of helmet he will get. The back of his head is flat. He loves > > his back and hates his tummy!! We have tried repostioning but he > ends > > up on his back in his crib...the car seat probably doesn't help > > either! > > > > He is such a happy baby and usually fusses only when he is hungry > or > > sleepy. I am worried if this will effect his sleeping habits or if > it > > will irritate him. Any advice for a newbie? > > > > Thanks! Lauri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 thanks Sue!!! We will take pics of him and his head and I will post them! I told my hubby we needed to take pics....we will in the next few days. Lauri > > Hi Lauri, welcome! The scan is really nice and quick. You will be > surprised, babies are completely oblivious to a custom-made, properly > fitted helmet. My son was much older than Brady (9 mos.) and it > didn't even phase him. I would love to see Brady if you care to > share pics. Good luck and please keep us posted. We are here for you > every step of the way. > > Sue > mom to Colin F., 17 mos. > STARband grad 9/04 > brachy > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " Lauri " <jefflauri@c...> wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone! I am Lauri and my son is Brady. He is 4.5 months old > and > > we have an appt in Winston Salem, NC on April 25th for him to get a > > helmet. What I understand, they will be using a scan to measure his > > head instead of casting, which I think is better. I do not know > what > > kind of helmet he will get. The back of his head is flat. He loves > > his back and hates his tummy!! We have tried repostioning but he > ends > > up on his back in his crib...the car seat probably doesn't help > > either! > > > > He is such a happy baby and usually fusses only when he is hungry > or > > sleepy. I am worried if this will effect his sleeping habits or if > it > > will irritate him. Any advice for a newbie? > > > > Thanks! Lauri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 hi eileen and welcome- the late talker book is a great reference guide- the apraxia. kids network - this group- proefa- speech therapy- secial ed preschool which is free at 3 in your early education system- there is alot of info on the web- charlotte henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 , Welcome to the group Questions are a good thing so feel free to ask! You are describing what many refer to as " angry eye. " My children never experienced it but others here have. It's not permanent! Make sure her vision isn't impeded. I look forwarded to hearing lots of good progress reports about Avery in her STARband! Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (13 mo) DOC Grads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 , Welcome to the group Questions are a good thing so feel free to ask! You are describing what many refer to as " angry eye. " My children never experienced it but others here have. It's not permanent! Make sure her vision isn't impeded. I look forwarded to hearing lots of good progress reports about Avery in her STARband! Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (13 mo) DOC Grads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi , Welcome to the group. As long as she doesn't have any red marks that last more then an hour the fit it probably fine. Keep us posted on her progress. > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I thought I > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old Friday and > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are going > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. Anyway, I > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I wanted to > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her first > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to it (dh > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. It > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat forward, > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an improper > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people ask if > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was smooshing > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people worry > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently alter > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how many > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and advice > here. > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi , Welcome to the group. As long as she doesn't have any red marks that last more then an hour the fit it probably fine. Keep us posted on her progress. > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I thought I > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old Friday and > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are going > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. Anyway, I > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I wanted to > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her first > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to it (dh > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. It > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat forward, > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an improper > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people ask if > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was smooshing > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people worry > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently alter > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how many > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and advice > here. > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi guys! Thanks for the warm welcome. " Angry eyes " is the perfect description for what I was talking about! Shan > > > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I thought I > > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old Friday and > > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are going > > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. Anyway, I > > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I wanted to > > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her first > > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to it (dh > > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. It > > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat forward, > > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an improper > > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people ask if > > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was smooshing > > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people worry > > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently alter > > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how many > > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and advice > > here. > > > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi guys! Thanks for the warm welcome. " Angry eyes " is the perfect description for what I was talking about! Shan > > > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I thought I > > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old Friday and > > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are going > > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. Anyway, I > > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I wanted to > > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her first > > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to it (dh > > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. It > > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat forward, > > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an improper > > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people ask if > > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was smooshing > > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people worry > > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently alter > > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how many > > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and advice > > here. > > > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi ! Welcome to the group! I see that and have already responded to you. CHOA has a good reputation with the Starband. There were a few problems last summer but I haven't heard anything lately. Where in GA do you live? I live east of Atlanta in Loganville. We had a DOCband but went to CHOA for physical therapy and loved them there. Best of luck to you! Natasha > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I thought I > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old Friday and > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are going > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. Anyway, I > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I wanted to > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her first > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to it (dh > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. It > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat forward, > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an improper > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people ask if > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was smooshing > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people worry > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently alter > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how many > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and advice > here. > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi ! Welcome to the group! I see that and have already responded to you. CHOA has a good reputation with the Starband. There were a few problems last summer but I haven't heard anything lately. Where in GA do you live? I live east of Atlanta in Loganville. We had a DOCband but went to CHOA for physical therapy and loved them there. Best of luck to you! Natasha > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I thought I > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old Friday and > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are going > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. Anyway, I > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I wanted to > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her first > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to it (dh > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. It > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat forward, > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an improper > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people ask if > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was smooshing > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people worry > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently alter > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how many > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and advice > here. > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Could the velcro be pulled too tight? Sometimes my son would get that look and I would take the band off and re-put it on, barely closing the velcro shut, not pulling it. Natasha > > > > > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I > thought I > > > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old Friday > and > > > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are > going > > > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. > Anyway, I > > > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I wanted to > > > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her > first > > > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > > > > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to it > (dh > > > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. It > > > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat forward, > > > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an > improper > > > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people ask > if > > > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was > smooshing > > > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people > worry > > > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently > alter > > > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > > > > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how many > > > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and > advice > > > here. > > > > > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > > > > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Could the velcro be pulled too tight? Sometimes my son would get that look and I would take the band off and re-put it on, barely closing the velcro shut, not pulling it. Natasha > > > > > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I > thought I > > > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old Friday > and > > > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are > going > > > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. > Anyway, I > > > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I wanted to > > > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her > first > > > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > > > > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to it > (dh > > > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. It > > > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat forward, > > > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an > improper > > > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people ask > if > > > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was > smooshing > > > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people > worry > > > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently > alter > > > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > > > > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how many > > > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and > advice > > > here. > > > > > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > > > > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks, Natasha. I will give it a try. I don't think it is too tight, though. (But, then again, I don't have a clue, having never had experience w/the band!) If anything, I worry that it is too loose. It slips forward pushing all the baby fat downwards over her eyes. Does that make sense? We are in Columbus, but recently moved here from Macon. I am so glad to hear that you have heard good things about CHOA! That is a relief. They are extremely nice and we have been pleased w/the staff. We are going to go to most fittings at the Fayetteville office, it is closer to us. > > > > > > > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I > > thought I > > > > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old Friday > > and > > > > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are > > going > > > > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. > > Anyway, I > > > > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I wanted > to > > > > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her > > first > > > > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > > > > > > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to it > > (dh > > > > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. > It > > > > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat > forward, > > > > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an > > improper > > > > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people > ask > > if > > > > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was > > smooshing > > > > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people > > worry > > > > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently > > alter > > > > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > > > > > > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how many > > > > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and > > advice > > > > here. > > > > > > > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > > > > > > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks, Natasha. I will give it a try. I don't think it is too tight, though. (But, then again, I don't have a clue, having never had experience w/the band!) If anything, I worry that it is too loose. It slips forward pushing all the baby fat downwards over her eyes. Does that make sense? We are in Columbus, but recently moved here from Macon. I am so glad to hear that you have heard good things about CHOA! That is a relief. They are extremely nice and we have been pleased w/the staff. We are going to go to most fittings at the Fayetteville office, it is closer to us. > > > > > > > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I > > thought I > > > > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old Friday > > and > > > > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are > > going > > > > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. > > Anyway, I > > > > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I wanted > to > > > > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her > > first > > > > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > > > > > > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to it > > (dh > > > > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. > It > > > > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat > forward, > > > > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an > > improper > > > > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people > ask > > if > > > > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was > > smooshing > > > > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people > > worry > > > > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently > > alter > > > > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > > > > > > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how many > > > > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and > > advice > > > > here. > > > > > > > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > > > > > > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 , I used to livein Columbus too when dh was stationed at Ft Benning. I thought that there was Starband treatment in Columbus? Natasha > > > > > > > > > > My name is and dd got her STARband Thursday, so I > > > thought I > > > > > would go ahead and intro. myself. She was 8 months old > Friday > > > and > > > > > has a moderate case of brachycephaly. We live in GA and are > > > going > > > > > to Atlanta for orthotist visits at Children's Healthcare. > > > Anyway, I > > > > > am sure you guys will get tired of my questions, and I > wanted > > to > > > > > prepare you! LOL! Hopefully, she will be out of it by her > > > first > > > > > birthday. (Hopefully, much sooner...) > > > > > > > > > > She seems to be adjusting well, we just have to get used to > it > > > (dh > > > > > and I!) She doesn't even look like the same child w/it on. > > It > > > > > smooshes her little face and pushes all of her baby fat > > forward, > > > > > making her eyes droop. Is this normal? Could it mean an > > > improper > > > > > fit? I laughed when the orthotist told me that some people > > ask > > > if > > > > > their child's face will stay that way (when I said it was > > > smooshing > > > > > her eyes down) thinking how silly, but now I see why people > > > worry > > > > > about things like that! LOL! (Surely it won't permanently > > > alter > > > > > her face, squinching it up forever?!?!?!) > > > > > > > > > > This is a great group to find and I can only imagine how > many > > > > > countless moms have found an immense amount of support and > > > advice > > > > > here. > > > > > > > > > > Looking forward to getting to know you. > > > > > > > > > > dd Avery 5/26/05 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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