Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Is it true that a baby can only wear a Doc Band for 16 week max. Is this true even if there has been show growth and they haven't grown out of it yet? Also, how many babies wind up needing a second band, and does insurance usually cover a second one if they covered the first. Thanks so much! -Meredith, mom to Collin 9 months....8 weeks in band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks ! Plagiocephaly From: nwilkens2275@...Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:58:28 +0000Subject: Re: few questions Yes, it's true that a DOCBand only lasts a max of 16 weeks. Even if there's room to grow, the integrity of the plastic breaks down (stretches and weakens) and the holding points lose their strength, and according to our therapist "you'd just be keeping his head warm." About 14% of babies need a second band.Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)Jordan-5>> Is it true that a baby can only wear a Doc Band for 16 week max. Is this true even if there has been show growth and they haven't grown out of it yet? Also, how many babies wind up needing a second band, and does insurance usually cover a second one if they covered the first. Thanks so much!> > -Meredith, mom to Collin 9 months....8 weeks in band> Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Right, I should have said about 14% GET a second band, not necessarily need it, it just depends on the parents, etc., like Leila said. But Cranial Tech's stats actually report that only about 14% of all of their clients combined get 2nd bands, and I forget the exact percentage of how many get 3rd bands, but it's something like only 3 or 4%, maybe even lower. Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08) Jordan-5 > > From: bewalderm <meredithea@...> > Subject: few questions > Plagiocephaly > Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009, 8:45 PM > > > > > > > Is it true that a baby can only wear a Doc Band for 16 week max. Is this true even if there has been show growth and they haven't grown out of it yet? Also, how many babies wind up needing a second band, and does insurance usually cover a second one if they covered the first. Thanks so much! > > -Meredith, mom to Collin 9 months....8 weeks in band > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 From what I know CT is pretty firm about 16 weeks. They don't feel the holding power is adequate after that time. About 15% end up getting a second band. Insurance varies very widely. Some don't cover either band, some cover both. In some cases you have to have a certain severity to get coverage, so it would depend on what the measurements were when starting the second band. -christine sydney, 3 yrs, starband grad > > Is it true that a baby can only wear a Doc Band for 16 week max. Is this true even if there has been show growth and they haven't grown out of it yet? Also, how many babies wind up needing a second band, and does insurance usually cover a second one if they covered the first. Thanks so much! > > -Meredith, mom to Collin 9 months....8 weeks in band > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 I'm not going to be much help because I am exactly where you are right now. My 4 1/2 month old had his scan today. He will get his band next Wednesday. Our tech said he would outgrow his band in 6-10 weeks. She said there is a good chance he will need a second one. He was also categorized as severe. We are hoping/praying he will only need one. I have no idea how we will aford a second one, but if he really needs it we will find a way. We have been doing stretches at home since he was 2 months per pediatricians instructions. We have a physical therapy eval on the 20. I really wish we had started PT a long time ago. The stretches at home have really helped though. Good luck to you. Hoping both our little ones adjust well to the band and have good quick correction. kelly > > Hi everyone. My 4 1/2 month old son Peyton is going for his head scan to get his band ordered tomorrow. I know I am more nervous about this process than what he will ever notice. Hopefully you can answer or give input on what you have been through with your child. > > When we met with our cranial tech I asked how long he might have to wear the band. She stated that he is severe and they won't know until he outgrows the band itself. How many of you had to go into a second band??? We are hoping since he is young enough, he will only have to have the one. Also, how many of you are taking your child for the physical therapy to help with the stretching and strengthening?? Do you go once or multiple times a week? > > Thanks in advance for your responses. Just trying to stay one step ahead and feel like I am understanding this whole process. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 My son has been in his band almost 4 months now, and our Cranial Tech is saying they would like to keep him in it a few more weeks than we are planning, but he growing out of it. So it took him 4 months to grow out of it, but he is also older (was 7 1/2 months when he got his band), so his head has grown slower, giving him more time in the first band. It could work out that your son might need a second, but don't worry about it too much yet.... his little head is growing so fast, and with the band it will change just as quickly as it is growing, so I'd say it is possible he will only need the one. I am, of course, not a doctor, but don't stress yourself out about having to pay for a second until the time comes. They mentioned a second to us, also, but there is no need for it. So keep your head up, and don't stress!! :-) > > > > Hi everyone. My 4 1/2 month old son Peyton is going for his head scan to get his band ordered tomorrow. I know I am more nervous about this process than what he will ever notice. Hopefully you can answer or give input on what you have been through with your child. > > > > When we met with our cranial tech I asked how long he might have to wear the band. She stated that he is severe and they won't know until he outgrows the band itself. How many of you had to go into a second band??? We are hoping since he is young enough, he will only have to have the one. Also, how many of you are taking your child for the physical therapy to help with the stretching and strengthening?? Do you go once or multiple times a week? > > > > Thanks in advance for your responses. Just trying to stay one step ahead and feel like I am understanding this whole process. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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