Re: Helmet sleeping problems

January 26, 2005

H Rick

If it's a bit hot, then the head will be really sweaty in the

morning- so you would know for sure. My daughter's head used to be a

bit sticky, but nothing more. I'm sure it's just trying to adjust to

a new position- the other thing to think about is that they often

hit teething around the exact same time as a helmet- so it may be

your little one is waking due to the helmet and then teething a

little and not getting back to sleep. You could try liquid

paracetemol or whatever you use for a night and see if it makes any

difference, if it does, you know it is pain related. It's sooo hard

to know, though. I'm sure it will sort in a few days (and I would

probably do what you suggested and leave them for a little bit to

settle themselves- but then I am of that persuasion as long as they

are not hysterical anyway!!!)

Good luck- do keep us updated. It's really tiring, isn't it,

especially if you have got used to a decent night's sleep again...

Hannah (mum to Lucia, London, UK0

Cranio grad

> > > My son has been in a STARband since Friday. No problems with

> > excessive sweating or irritation so far, but sleeping has

been a

> bit

> > of a pain. He wakes up every couple of hours, usually because

he

> has

> > rolled onto his stomach and can't seem to get his head into a

> > comfortable position with the helmet on. We just put him on

his

> back

> > again, and he usually falls asleep within a few minutes.

Before we

> > got the helmet, he was starting to prefer his stomach. I hope

he

> > settles down after a few more days.

> > >

> > > Rick

>

> For more plagio info

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