Re: Re: STARband fit issue

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I'm sorry that I didn't see your post. I had gotten VERY behind on things as the computer that I usually work on isn't working so I have less time on the computer these days.

The very thin strip inside of 's helmet fell off a couple of weeks ago. I actually think that her head grew enough that it pushed it out of the top of the helmet.

Anyway, I saw in future posts that the other ortho made adjustments to improve things and I'm glad. Did he add padding in strategic places?

, mom to , 20 months

22.5 weeks in STARband plus CST

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Re: STARband fit issues > > we had the same issue in our starband. you can see photos here (http://shootingallens.blogspot.com/2008/12/helmet-woes.html) and here (http://shootingallens.blogspot.com/2008/12/i-dont-know-what-to-do.html). > > we had fit problems from the start that only got worse after several adjustments. our original orthotist offered to get us a second band at no cost, which we declined. after extensive research we ultimately decided to go with the doc band (a 4-hour drive for us each way) and have not had a single fit issue thus far. it's a real pain driving 500+ miles every other week, but i have no regrets with this decision. here's alex in his doc band (and also a comparison): http://shootingallens.blogspot.com/2009/01/compare-and-contrast.html > > it's my personal belief (and i'm not a doctor, so take this however you like) that there shouldn't be a need to add padding if the band is fitting correctly from the start. just my $.02. > > keep us posted and good luck! > > holly > mum to 10-month-old twin boys alex (in doc band since 1/5/09) and max (no helmet required).>