advise needed - mum in Nott

[Guest guest]

My GP has referred me to my hospital with what I believe is plagio

going by all that I have read. However, it seems that the NHS are less

than helpful and so I have arranged for an appointment with Steve

Mottram in Leeds. Are there any other parents in Nottingham going

through the same thing I could talk to? Also what are the differences

and advantages or disadvantages of the different helmet providers

(helmet, starband, DOC band)

[Guest guest]

My GP has referred me to my hospital with what I believe is plagio

going by all that I have read. However, it seems that the NHS are less

than helpful and so I have arranged for an appointment with Steve

Mottram in Leeds. Are there any other parents in Nottingham going

through the same thing I could talk to? Also what are the differences

and advantages or disadvantages of the different helmet providers

(helmet, starband, DOC band)

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Welcome to the group!

The DOCband and the STARband are active bands. An active band

redirects the growth of the head through gentle pressure not felt by

the baby. They are good for very young infants and up to 24 months.

Helmets are passive, meaning they rely totally on growth. The helmet

sits on the baby's head and eventually the head grows into the shape

of the helmet, round. They are good for babies under 6 months as that

is when the head is growing the fastest.

I see that Carol gave you the link to the UK group. :-) Let us know

how you make out at your appt.

Take care,

>

> My GP has referred me to my hospital with what I believe is plagio

> going by all that I have read. However, it seems that the NHS are less

> than helpful and so I have arranged for an appointment with Steve

> Mottram in Leeds. Are there any other parents in Nottingham going

> through the same thing I could talk to? Also what are the differences

> and advantages or disadvantages of the different helmet providers

> (helmet, starband, DOC band)

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Welcome to the group!

The DOCband and the STARband are active bands. An active band

redirects the growth of the head through gentle pressure not felt by

the baby. They are good for very young infants and up to 24 months.

Helmets are passive, meaning they rely totally on growth. The helmet

sits on the baby's head and eventually the head grows into the shape

of the helmet, round. They are good for babies under 6 months as that

is when the head is growing the fastest.

I see that Carol gave you the link to the UK group. :-) Let us know

how you make out at your appt.

Take care,

>

> My GP has referred me to my hospital with what I believe is plagio

> going by all that I have read. However, it seems that the NHS are less

> than helpful and so I have arranged for an appointment with Steve

> Mottram in Leeds. Are there any other parents in Nottingham going

> through the same thing I could talk to? Also what are the differences

> and advantages or disadvantages of the different helmet providers

> (helmet, starband, DOC band)

>