Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I just spoke to our orthotist yesterday and he stated there is no research that proves a child with plagio will have medical related difficulties later on. When I asked my daughter's pediatrician recently what were the medical effects later on of a flat head she said cosmetic only. I am confused as I do not want my daughter to wear the helmet if she doesn't medically need to. She has been wearing it for a month with no major issues and is a very easy going baby and doesn't mind it. However, I'm sure it's uncomfortable for her and it is digging into her ear which the orthotist tried to fix again yesterday. Does anyone know of any concrete research that prooves wearing a helmet will help prevent headches, TMJ, developmental difficulties, etc. later on? We are going to have her wear the helmet for a few months as I want to be proactive but why don't medical professionals seem to know anything about this? Our daughter's plagio is not severe but falls within the measurements of needing a helmet. After hearing this from the orthotist yesterday and based on what her pediatrician says it makes me wonder if we're doing the right thing but since I haven't heard of any negative effects of wearing the helmet, I am going to have her keep wearing it in hopes it does help. If anyone knows of any research could you please let me know. Thank you. Patty from Maine (near Binghamton), New York Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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