My son is in week two of the doc band

[Guest guest]

My son is 7 months old, and he was diagnosed with Plagiocephaly and

Brachycephaly. I noticed that his head was flat when he was about 6 weeks old,

but no one seemed to want to listen to me. I finally switched pediatricians. The

doctor did not agree with what I was saying, but had no problem giving me the

prescription for the helmet. We live in Philadelphia, and have been driving two

hours weekly to get his helmet fitted.

My son has been in the band for two weeks, and I have been strict about keeping

it on for 23 hours a day. I think I see improvement, but I am not sure. We are

going to Craniel Tech tomorrow. Hopefully they will have his head mold in.

These are my concerns, and I am wondering if anyone has any feedback. The helmet

always seems to be in his eyes, and always shifts to the left side of his head.

It seems to cover up half the side of his ear. The helmet was shaved down last

week, but it still is covering his ear and bending it. Could it be that the

helmet does not fit right?

Thanks so much, all input would be appreciated. I can add photos, if you would

like.

[Guest guest]

When it shifts to the left, does the point in the middle of forehead move so

that it is dramatically off center? I was told the point on the forehead could

be off center of the nose, but not as far as the middle of an eye. If it's not

that off center, I think the fit is fine. It might be that they just need to

shave a little more off the ear and/or forehead. They don't like to shave too

much off at once, better to shave too little than too much. So hopefully that

is all it is.

They should have the head mold tomorrow, so you can really compare to where you

started. Sometimes it's hard to remember. Definitely bring up your concerns

though and let us know how it goes.

Good luck!

Jake-2.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Jordan-5

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> My son is 7 months old, and he was diagnosed with Plagiocephaly and

Brachycephaly. I noticed that his head was flat when he was about 6 weeks old,

but no one seemed to want to listen to me. I finally switched pediatricians. The

doctor did not agree with what I was saying, but had no problem giving me the

prescription for the helmet. We live in Philadelphia, and have been driving two

hours weekly to get his helmet fitted.

>

> My son has been in the band for two weeks, and I have been strict about

keeping it on for 23 hours a day. I think I see improvement, but I am not sure.

We are going to Craniel Tech tomorrow. Hopefully they will have his head mold

in.

>

> These are my concerns, and I am wondering if anyone has any feedback. The

helmet always seems to be in his eyes, and always shifts to the left side of his

head. It seems to cover up half the side of his ear. The helmet was shaved down

last week, but it still is covering his ear and bending it. Could it be that the

helmet does not fit right?

>

> Thanks so much, all input would be appreciated. I can add photos, if you would

like.

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for writing back. The point moves a bit, but not as far as the

middle of the eye. I guess my son is ok then. Hopefully they will shave some off

on the ear tomorrow.

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> > My son is 7 months old, and he was diagnosed with Plagiocephaly and

Brachycephaly. I noticed that his head was flat when he was about 6 weeks old,

but no one seemed to want to listen to me. I finally switched pediatricians. The

doctor did not agree with what I was saying, but had no problem giving me the

prescription for the helmet. We live in Philadelphia, and have been driving two

hours weekly to get his helmet fitted.

> >

> > My son has been in the band for two weeks, and I have been strict about

keeping it on for 23 hours a day. I think I see improvement, but I am not sure.

We are going to Craniel Tech tomorrow. Hopefully they will have his head mold

in.

> >

> > These are my concerns, and I am wondering if anyone has any feedback. The

helmet always seems to be in his eyes, and always shifts to the left side of his

head. It seems to cover up half the side of his ear. The helmet was shaved down

last week, but it still is covering his ear and bending it. Could it be that the

helmet does not fit right?

> >

> > Thanks so much, all input would be appreciated. I can add photos, if you

would like.

> >

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