Re: stink, stank, stunk.....

[Guest guest]

I would recommend getting 91% alcohol, it's stronger. Also if it's

sunny where you are, you can sit it out in the sun for a little while

(foam side up) to help kill the bacteria. Hope that helps!

Jake-2 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Jordan-5

>

> I have been scrubbing my sons band down with 70% alcohol (as

> instructed) and it still gets that stinky smell. Any good advice on

> how to make it go away (would powder help). My son does not sweat

bad

> at all in it, but he does have a lot of hair.

> Thanks so much!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Oh, and since he has a lot of hair, try using a really smelly shampoo,

like Suave for Kids (we used blueberry) and that can help too.

Jake-2 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Jordan-5

>

> I have been scrubbing my sons band down with 70% alcohol (as

> instructed) and it still gets that stinky smell. Any good advice on

> how to make it go away (would powder help). My son does not sweat

bad

> at all in it, but he does have a lot of hair.

> Thanks so much!!!

>

[Guest guest]

I would ask your orthotist, as I wouldn't want to do anything that

wasn't recommended by them.

My orthotist recommended making a paste with some baking soda and

water and scrubbing the inside of her helmet with that. I only do it

maybe once every 3 weeks or so and it works great. It does leave a

bit of residue around the edges of the band for a day or so, but it

takes away the smell.

>

> I have been scrubbing my sons band down with 70% alcohol (as

> instructed) and it still gets that stinky smell. Any good advice on

> how to make it go away (would powder help). My son does not sweat bad

> at all in it, but he does have a lot of hair.

> Thanks so much!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Our orthotist told us that in addition to alcohol we

could rub the inside with a bit of whatever shampoo we

use on our son, which happens to be Aveeno. I add just

a tiny bit of water to the Aveeno on a washcloth, so

as to spread it out without actually getting the helmet

wet.

It has worked really well to cut down the smell, and

since it's his own shampoo it doesn't irritate him.

However, ask your orthotist if this is okay before

trying it!!!!

By the way, we have a Starband.

Kansas

, in Starband since 01/05/09

>

> I have been scrubbing my sons band down with 70% alcohol (as

> instructed) and it still gets that stinky smell. Any good advice

on

> how to make it go away (would powder help). My son does not sweat

bad

> at all in it, but he does have a lot of hair.

> Thanks so much!!!

>

[Guest guest]

our orthotist said to sprinkle baby powder CORNSTARCH inside after

cleaning with alcohol. i haven't tried it yet because i was concerned

about the baby breathing in the powder, but i just called our

pediatrician who said it should be ok if i put the cornstarch in close

to the beginning of the hour and let it absorb...and NOT to sprinkle

it near the baby so he doesn't breathe it in while it is being

sprinkled...but OK to have it on his head...maybe i'll try it, but so

far it isn't stinky (we're only in our second week).

> >

> > I have been scrubbing my sons band down with 70% alcohol (as

> > instructed) and it still gets that stinky smell. Any good advice

> on

> > how to make it go away (would powder help). My son does not sweat

> bad

> > at all in it, but he does have a lot of hair.

> > Thanks so much!!!

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Here are the cleaning instructions directly from the

Orthomerica (makers of the STARband) website:

How do I clean Orthomerica Cranial Remolding Orthoses?

The cranial orthoses manufactured by Orthomerica can all be

cleaned with 78-99% rubbing alcohol. Wet a soft cloth with the alcohol and

vigorously wipe out the entire inside of the orthosis once a day when you

remove the orthosis for your baby's bath. This will help prevent bacteria from

building up on the inner liner and will reduce the odour that is sometimes

present. Make sure the alcohol is completely dry before placing the orthosis

back on the baby's head. If you live in a sunny climate, place the band in the

sun after cleaning it to help it dry. The baby's head should be washed daily

with a mild baby shampoo that will not hurt the eyes. Aveeno shampoo, or Tea

tree oil shampoo made by a company called can soothe some scalp irritations that

can occasionally occur because of heat build-up and perspiration inside the

orthosis.

.. . . and from the from the Hanger website:

How do I clean the Hanger Cranial Band?

The soft foam lining of the Hanger

Cranial Band does not absorb water or perspiration. It should be cleaned daily

with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol. Do not use soap and water; soap

residue can lead to skin irritations. To help prevent irritations please make

certain the band is completely dry prior to putting it on your baby.

Molly

Novato, California

Nicolas, 3, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland)

4/24/06-9/12/06, Graduate!

, 5.5

, 9

Re: stink, stank, stunk.....

Our orthotist told us that in addition to alcohol we

could rub the inside with a bit of whatever shampoo we

use on our son, which happens to be Aveeno. I add

just

a tiny bit of water to the Aveeno on a washcloth, so

as to spread it out without actually getting the helmet

wet.

It has worked really well to cut down the smell, and

since it's his own shampoo it doesn't irritate him.

However, ask your orthotist if this is okay before

trying it!!!!

By the way, we have a Starband.

Kansas

, in Starband since 01/05/09

>

> I have been scrubbing my sons band down with 70%

alcohol (as

> instructed) and it still gets that stinky

smell. Any good advice

on

> how to make it go away (would powder help). My

son does not sweat

bad

> at all in it, but he does have a lot of hair.

> Thanks so much!!!

>

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