New to group - Orlando area

[Guest guest]

Hi,

My son just turned 4 months and we noticed his flat spot a little before his 2

month appointment.

During the appt the doctor said it was not bad, just put some more interesting

toys on the other side.

At the 4 month appointment the doctor said to wait till 6 months and see.

Well, I can't tell if he is getting better or worse, but it is definetely

noticeable, even from his front. And seeing some pictures online I think his

case is comparable, if not worse, to the pictures I am seeing. So now I am very

worried and want to act ASAP.

Should I try to call the pediatrician again, or go straight to one of those

ortho companies? Anybody in the Orlando/Lake area to give referrals?

Thanks,

ina

[Guest guest]

Hi ina

Welcome to the group. If you think he needs a helmet, there is no reason to wait

until 6 mo. As for banding you'll need a prescription to get the band. Some band

providers do free evaluations, then you have some data to give your doctor. In

our case our HMO required that our ped refer us to their specialist who dealt

with banding (cranio facial plastic surgeon). There is a Cranial Tech office in

Miami (www.cranialtech.com). There is also a starband provider in Orlando area

(http://orthomerica.com/technology/scan_locations.htm). Star scans are not

generally free, but some put the cost to the band if you get one. You'll have to

call to see how they do it.

-christine

sydney, 3.5 yrs, starband grad

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> Hi,

>

> My son just turned 4 months and we noticed his flat spot a little before his 2

month appointment.

> During the appt the doctor said it was not bad, just put some more interesting

toys on the other side.

>

> At the 4 month appointment the doctor said to wait till 6 months and see.

>

> Well, I can't tell if he is getting better or worse, but it is definetely

noticeable, even from his front. And seeing some pictures online I think his

case is comparable, if not worse, to the pictures I am seeing. So now I am very

worried and want to act ASAP.

>

> Should I try to call the pediatrician again, or go straight to one of those

ortho companies? Anybody in the Orlando/Lake area to give referrals?

>

> Thanks,

>

> ina

>

[Guest guest]

I wouldn't wait. I would ask your pediatrician to look at him again and let the

dr know you've done some research. My pediatrician referred us at 2.5 months to

Cranial Tech. She said it would be to go just to get an idea of if they'd

recommend a helmet, or to even get more repositioning strategies or neck

stretches. I learned that plagio is usually accompanied by a tight neck muscle

on one side, causing the baby to look to one side more often, causing the flat

spot on that side.

It takes almost another month from the referral from your pediatrician to get an

appointment for initial consultation, get fitted for the helmet, and for the

helmet to come in. My clinician at Cranial Tech said that 3-4 months of age is

a great time to start the helmet. Kids spend less time in their helmets and

their heads respond really well to the treatment at an earlier age (less likely

to need a second band apparently).

ALSO factor in that insurance may or may not pay for the helmet, so you may need

time to talk with them if you are not planning on paying for the helmet yourself

now and appealing later.

In the meantime, here is a great site with neck stretches and tips:

www.thefilyaws.com/torticollisstretching.doc

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> Hi,

>

> My son just turned 4 months and we noticed his flat spot a little before his 2

month appointment.

> During the appt the doctor said it was not bad, just put some more interesting

toys on the other side.

>

> At the 4 month appointment the doctor said to wait till 6 months and see.

>

> Well, I can't tell if he is getting better or worse, but it is definetely

noticeable, even from his front. And seeing some pictures online I think his

case is comparable, if not worse, to the pictures I am seeing. So now I am very

worried and want to act ASAP.

>

> Should I try to call the pediatrician again, or go straight to one of those

ortho companies? Anybody in the Orlando/Lake area to give referrals?

>

> Thanks,

>

> ina

>