Re: What's the best a helmet can do?

June 27, 2009

The RSI should go down, not up. My daughter started at 26, and ended at 17. She

didn't have much asymmetry - she went from 4.5 mm to 3.5 mm. You can see her

scan with the data in Our Plagio Babies S/Sydney M. I'm pretty sure if the RSI

is going up he's getting worse.

There is a cranial tech office in Clinton Connecticut (maker of the DOCband). If

that is not too far, you might consider driving there for a free consult. I

think it might help to get the opinion of someone else. Also CT has an excellent

In terms of his head improving, I always suggest taking your own pictures so you

have something to compare to. I suggest every week or two. I wouldn't graduate

if there is room in the band and he is moving in the right direction. Obviously

if his head were getting worse you would want to stop immediately. It isn't

really helpful for the ortho to say " we've seen worse " . We all want the best for

our children, not for someone else to be worse off.

hope this helps. -christine

sydney, 3 yrs, starband grad

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> > > I have been struggling with the ortho where I go because he believes my

son doesn't really need a helmet. His CI was 92 percent which qualified him. He

originally told me his assymetry was 6mm and the last time he told me it was

..10, which makes no sense if I still notice one ear pushed more forward in pics

and when I look at him. He has been in a helmet for 7 weeks and I notice no

difference at all. I'm so frustrated. He goes for a scan tomorrow and I know he

is going to brush me off like the last time. What should I do? Do u think the

helmet could still help him or is his condition too minimal? Has anyone gotten

better results?

> > > Thanks

> > > Son is Aiden 8 months

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