Re: some specifics on adjustment period

March 28, 2008

We have a DocBand which has a different weaning process (3 hours on, 1

hour off for 2 days, then right to 23 hours). My son didn't cry at

all, so I imagine you might be stressed a little right now. Is he

crying every time you put it on him? For the whole hour? That would be

very distressing. Are there any red marks that could be causing him

pain? Or do you think he just doesn't like it? I'm sorry, I'm not sure

what to say. I would hope it would just take a few more times for him

to get used to it and hopefully all will be well. Good luck!

Jake-18m (tort resolved/rt plagio/DocBand 2/11/08)

Jordan-4

>

> Hello everyone, my 6 mth son, Jack got his helmet yesterday. He

> screamed and screamed at the fitting, which I figured was normal?

> Anyhow, we start the Hanger process of 1 hour on 1 hour off, 2 hours

> on 1 hour off etc... tomorrow. Please share some specifics on how

> your child adjusted, like hours of crying? a day of crying? a week

of

> crying? Just need to prepare myself on what is to come, I realize

> each kid is different but some personal experiences always helps.

> THANKS!

>

March 28, 2008

there was some redness at first but the orthotist shaved down those areas....and they were right were there is needed pressure, so now the redness goes away. i dont think it is a comfort thing and yeah I think he doesnt like it, he had a murky start and was such a tough kid through a lot of stuff, but he is not digging the helmet. he screams the entire time it is on, urgh. hope I am not a single case :C anyone experience this?

Re: some specifics on adjustment period

We have a DocBand which has a different weaning process (3 hours on, 1 hour off for 2 days, then right to 23 hours). My son didn't cry at all, so I imagine you might be stressed a little right now. Is he crying every time you put it on him? For the whole hour? That would be very distressing. Are there any red marks that could be causing him pain? Or do you think he just doesn't like it? I'm sorry, I'm not sure what to say. I would hope it would just take a few more times for him to get used to it and hopefully all will be well. Good luck! Jake-18m (tort resolved/rt plagio/DocBand 2/11/08)Jordan-4>> Hello everyone, my 6 mth son, Jack got his helmet yesterday. He >

screamed and screamed at the fitting, which I figured was normal? > Anyhow, we start the Hanger process of 1 hour on 1 hour off, 2 hours > on 1 hour off etc... tomorrow. Please share some specifics on how > your child adjusted, like hours of crying? a day of crying? a week of > crying? Just need to prepare myself on what is to come, I realize > each kid is different but some personal experiences always helps. > THANKS!>

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March 28, 2008

Hi there,

yes, everyone is different. my son didn't like the helmet on at all and there

isn't a big

weaning process for the RHS helmet - you pretty much have it on the whole day

by day 2.

He always cried when the helmet went on or off, cried during the fitting and had

two

weeks of " adjusting " before he was back to normal. IT also took about 2 weeks

for him to

adjust to NOT having a helmet anymore! But in the end, he has a great noggin

and now

it's sort of a funny, interesting story to tell!

-- In Plagiocephaly , " phxreagan " <phxreagan@...> wrote:

>

> Hello everyone, my 6 mth son, Jack got his helmet yesterday. He

> screamed and screamed at the fitting, which I figured was normal?

> Anyhow, we start the Hanger process of 1 hour on 1 hour off, 2 hours

> on 1 hour off etc... tomorrow. Please share some specifics on how

> your child adjusted, like hours of crying? a day of crying? a week of

> crying? Just need to prepare myself on what is to come, I realize

> each kid is different but some personal experiences always helps.

> THANKS!

>

March 29, 2008

Thank , glad I am not alone. we start the process tomorrow, since we fly out for vacation today. orthotist said not to wait till we got home since he appears to going through a growth spurt. Fun vacation aye oh well, we cant wait for him to have a handsome head! Again thanks!

Re: some specifics on adjustment period

Hi there,yes, everyone is different. my son didn't like the helmet on at all and there isn't a big weaning process for the RHS helmet - you pretty much have it on the whole day by day 2. He always cried when the helmet went on or off, cried during the fitting and had two weeks of "adjusting" before he was back to normal. IT also took about 2 weeks for him to adjust to NOT having a helmet anymore! But in the end, he has a great noggin and now it's sort of a funny, interesting story to tell!-- In Plagiocephaly, "phxreagan" <phxreagan@. ..> wrote:>> Hello everyone, my 6 mth son, Jack got his helmet yesterday. He > screamed and screamed at the fitting, which I figured was normal? > Anyhow, we start the Hanger process of 1 hour

on 1 hour off, 2 hours > on 1 hour off etc... tomorrow. Please share some specifics on how > your child adjusted, like hours of crying? a day of crying? a week of > crying? Just need to prepare myself on what is to come, I realize > each kid is different but some personal experiences always helps. > THANKS!>

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March 30, 2008

--hi there,

my son also had some movement with his starband which we received last

Wed. i called the ortho. on fri. and was told it was normal and in a

few weeks when the head is growing into the pockets, the band will

become more secure with less if no movement. i was concerned because

the movement seems to be causing mild skin irritation. i was told to

back off the wearing schedule and keep an eye on the irritation.

tonight he will be sleeping in it. he has been sleeping through the

night since he was 3 months (he is now 4 months old). with 2 other

kids ages 3 and 2 this is not a luxury but a necessity! the best of

luck to you and your son!

- In Plagiocephaly , <gt875@...> wrote:

>

> my son got his starband yesterday and we have the same process. 1

hour on 1 off etc. He is ok with it on so far. he doesn't seem to

notice it. Hopefully that will still be the case when he starts

sleeping in it!! His moves slightly. The ortho said that is normal.

did anyone else experience this?

>

> From: phxreagan <phxreagan@...>

> Date: 2008/03/28 Fri AM 10:44:52 CDT

> Plagiocephaly

> Subject: some specifics on adjustment period

>

> Hello everyone, my 6 mth son, Jack got his helmet yesterday. He

> screamed and screamed at the fitting, which I figured was normal?

> Anyhow, we start the Hanger process of 1 hour on 1 hour off, 2 hours

> on 1 hour off etc... tomorrow. Please share some specifics on how

> your child adjusted, like hours of crying? a day of crying? a week of

> crying? Just need to prepare myself on what is to come, I realize

> each kid is different but some personal experiences always helps.

> THANKS!

>

March 30, 2008

my son also has slept through the night since 3 months old. he is 5 months old

now. he does not seem to notice the band. My ortho said some movement was

normal but it moves over his ear partially when he lays down. I am going to

call tomorrow because I don't know if that is normal?

From: tikva7 <tikva7@...>

Date: 2008/03/30 Sun AM 07:48:49 CDT

Plagiocephaly

Subject: Re: some specifics on adjustment period