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Hi All:

I actually joined a couple of weeks ago, and already feel better about the

journey we are about to start, so thank you!

We are down in Boca Raton Florida, and my boy is almost 6 months old. He was

born 9 pounds 7 ounces, and continues to be large- now over 22 pounds. Our

pediatrician (Barlow) has been great so far, and sent us to Stelnicki at 3

months, who seems fine as well. Understandably, Stelnicki encouraged us to use

repositioning at first, but gave us no guidance/ specific information, and did

warn us that his size could be a factor (which it is). He spent little time in

swings/ carriers etc. We bought a " repositioner " , but the boy is just to big- he

would flatten himself out very easily. This continued even when we tried other

things to try to get him to sleep on his side etc. At this point, there seems to

be mild plagio with somewhat severe brachy. When we returned a few weeks ago, we

were again advised to " be conservative " for 2 more months- and, with Barlow's

blessing- I asked why- did they really see this issue working itself out? I

think that the PA needed to check a manual or something- but she finally

responded and admitted that no, it wouldn't, but most parents like to continue

" trying " ....As a teacher who is actually home until mid-August, I would rather

go through this with him as much as possible. So, we are starting the banding

process next week. My lovely insurance plan (United) will only cover at Hanger,

and my husband, an OT, has had real issues with the local office. Stelnicki is

associated with/ owns? Cranial Kids, and we are paying cash (2650) to work with

them. The OT was at CT for many years, eventually leaving to work exclusively

with Stelnicki. We pick up the band Wednesday.

Based upon my reading here, we are getting ready for a sweaty boy! We are

replacing his car seat this weekend, since he is already in need of a larger own

that will allow for rear-facing placement. Someone here suggested the

Roundabout- we were hoping to get suggestions- ideally for something that will

be used rear-facing and forward. Also, I noticed some discussion about daycare-

and I was wondering how most Moms deal with the band issue. I am guessing that I

will be buying more snap-front rompers so that he can be changed if necessary.

If anyone has any advice or familiarity with Stelnicki and his office it would

be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Darling