Guest guest Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Welcome to the group! I have heard mixed responses as to whether or not you can wear a TOT collar with the band. You'll want to check with the ortho when you get the band. What type of band are you getting? That will dictate how long you wear the band. DOC bands are good for a maximum of 4 months; sometimes kids will outgrow them sooner than that. Hanger and STARbands can be worn for up to six months. We had a STARband and were told that we would be in it 4-6 months. I think they tell you the longest time possible so you aren't disappointed if it takes longer than the original quote. We were in ours for 4 1/2 months. Molly Novato, California Nicolas, 3, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland) 4/24/06-9/12/06, Graduate! , 5.5 , 9 New helmet mom Hi everyone, I'm so glad I found this group. My eyes are popping out from reading all I can about plagio and the helmet. My son has tort and has been going to PT once a week for 3 1/2 months. 3 weeks ago, he got a TOT collar. He was casted last week for his helmet, and gets it on Wed the 29th. He is 9 months old. I have two questions. Does anyone know if he can wear his TOT collar with the helmet? AND, We were told he would probably need to wear the helmet for 6 months. Does that sound about right? Thanks for your help. Kim ------------------------------------ For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Hi Molly, Thanks for the help. You know, I'm not sure which helmet it is. Our ortho just kept saying "band." I think I assumed DOC band. I will find out Wed. He also said to bring his TOT collar so we can check to see if he can wear it with the helmet. I'd just hate to see our progress with the tort come to an end. Some have said the helmet helps with the tort also, but I don't understand how that would help. Sigh...lots to learn. Kim Liverpool, NY Jimmy 9m. tort and plagio New helmet mom Hi everyone, I'm so glad I found this group. My eyes are popping out from reading all I can about plagio and the helmet. My son has tort and has been going to PT once a week for 3 1/2 months. 3 weeks ago, he got a TOT collar. He was casted last week for his helmet, and gets it on Wed the 29th. He is 9 months old. I have two questions. Does anyone know if he can wear his TOT collar with the helmet? AND, We were told he would probably need to wear the helmet for 6 months. Does that sound about right? Thanks for your help. Kim ------------------------------------ For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 My son wore the clarren helmet and we were told he could wear the tort collar with the helmet but that it wasn't the best idea for him because of so much restriction. We were told 4-6 months as well, but he was in it for 8 months and he grew out of it and at that point he was 16 months old and they told us it was too late to do anything more and we got all the progress we were going to get. Good luck!!! From: kingstontchr2 <kingstontchr2@...>Subject: New helmet momPlagiocephaly Date: Friday, October 24, 2008, 5:15 PM Hi everyone,I'm so glad I found this group. My eyes are popping out from reading all I can about plagio and the helmet. My son has tort and has been going to PT once a week for 3 1/2 months. 3 weeks ago, he got a TOT collar. He was casted last week for his helmet, and gets it on Wed the 29th. He is 9 months old. I have two questions. Does anyone know if he can wear his TOT collar with the helmet? AND, We were told he would probably need to wear the helmet for 6 months. Does that sound about right? Thanks for your help.Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Hi , Thanks. So, did the tort get taken care of as well? Were you happy with the clarren helmet? :-)Kim New helmet mom Plagiocephaly Date: Friday, October 24, 2008, 5:15 PM Hi everyone, I'm so glad I found this group. My eyes are popping out from reading all I can about plagio and the helmet. My son has tort and has been going to PT once a week for 3 1/2 months. 3 weeks ago, he got a TOT collar. He was casted last week for his helmet, and gets it on Wed the 29th. He is 9 months old. I have two questions. Does anyone know if he can wear his TOT collar with the helmet? AND, We were told he would probably need to wear the helmet for 6 months. Does that sound about right? Thanks for your help. Kim McCain or Obama? Stay updated on coverage of the Presidential race while you browse - Download Now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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