Re: Advice for decision on getting Starband helmet

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Well, it's good that you went from 98 to 97 because that's improvement, but 97 percent is still pretty significant. The amount of improvement is likely to go down each month because growth slows down. Personally, I would recommend a helmet at that high of a number. We were told that my daughter's head would round out on it's own and we waited for a year. Because of that, she didn't get started until late. We banded her with a 95 percent and got her down to 92 percent. If you band at a young age, you could get down much further than 92, but if you wait too long, you'll be in the same position that we are.

's head definately looks better than it did when we started, but she still has brachy that is visible from some angles. I will always regret that we didn't get her a helmet during her first year of life.

If you choose to continue to reposition, continue with the scans and set some sort of goal and limit for yourself. You don't want to let time get away from you.

, mom to , 22 months

STARband grad 05/11/09

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Advice for decision on getting Starband helmet

My son is six-months-old and has gone for two scans with Orthomerica atCHOA. His CR is 97 (was 98 one month earlier) and we are taking him backin two weeks. He has been spending more time on his tummy during the dayand off his head at night. I am new to the group and seeking advice.What kind of improvement would be reasonable to expect and what criteriadid you use to decide whether to go with the Starband helmet? Thanks!