Guest guest Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Hey Meg-- Last weekend, I couldn't stand the stink, so I did my clean the helmet and bath routine during the day and set the helmet out in the sun for a bit and whamo! Not one little bit of stink. That is the best thing that I have found yet to help--it kills off the germs. I can't do that every day, so I do the scrubbing with the 91% alcohol routine every day (both with a washcloth followed by the toothbrush) and of course wash his hair everyday. And I try to do the sun thing once or twice per week. Good luck! H. > > Hi all - > This is Lucy's 5th day in her STARband and last night was her first full night and when I went > to get her up this morning I thought she had a poopy diaper - I changed and no poop! Then I > realized the stink was coming from her helmet and head .... I took it off and she was pretty > sweaty so I washed her head and I used alcohol (per the instructions) to wipe out the band > (as I have done everyday since we started) and although it is a bit better, it is still stinky. Any > other advice?? I know she should stop sweating so much soon and that will help, and I am > trying to dress her in less for bedtime, but it is COLD here (15 deg currently) and I dont want > her to be freezing. > Any advice?? Tricks from you pros out there???? > THANKS! > Meg, mom to Lucy 5.5 mon, 5 days in STARband > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 > > > > Hi all - > > This is Lucy's 5th day in her STARband and last night was her > first full night and when I went > > to get her up this morning I thought she had a poopy diaper - I > changed and no poop! Then I > > realized the stink was coming from her helmet and head .... I took > it off and she was pretty > > sweaty so I washed her head and I used alcohol (per the > instructions) to wipe out the band > > (as I have done everyday since we started) and although it is a bit > better, it is still stinky. Any > > other advice?? I know she should stop sweating so much soon and > that will help, and I am > > trying to dress her in less for bedtime, but it is COLD here (15 > deg currently) and I dont want > > her to be freezing. > > Any advice?? Tricks from you pros out there???? > > THANKS! > > Meg, mom to Lucy 5.5 mon, 5 days in STARband > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 My son is in a Hanger helmet, and we have had some " not so fresh " days as well, LOL. I also use the 91% alcohol to do a final wipe and dry. However, my orthotist recommended washing out with a washcloth and babywash first, wiping all soap out, drying, then alcohol. I know there are mixed reviews on the use of soaps in any of these bands/helmets. My best results with NO smell after washing: Ultra Dawn Antibacterial Orange Scent followed by the alcohol treatment. Kerry mom to Brody 10mos/ day 12 Hanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hi Meg- I'm going to refrain from telling you what the temperature is here in San Diego . It's been awhile since I have been in 15 degree weather, and this is my novice opinion, but here are my thoughts. If it is a day that is skin crackling cold--I might not do it because there might be a bit of moisture in the helmet, and you wouldn't want the foam to crack--not sure if that is even possible--but might not be worth trying. But if it is a day not like that, and the sun is shining bright then I would go for it. It really only took a few minutes--the results were amazing. I wonder if putting it on a piece of aluminum foil might also speed the process along so that it's not out in the cold that long. Then of course you would have to warm it up inside a bit before putting it back on. You could also try that inside by a window. Let us know how it works . H. -- In Plagiocephaly , " Meg " <mdrewapnp@...> wrote: > > > > > > > > Hi all - > > > This is Lucy's 5th day in her STARband and last night was her > > first full night and when I went > > > to get her up this morning I thought she had a poopy diaper - I > > changed and no poop! Then I > > > realized the stink was coming from her helmet and head .... I took > > it off and she was pretty > > > sweaty so I washed her head and I used alcohol (per the > > instructions) to wipe out the band > > > (as I have done everyday since we started) and although it is a bit > > better, it is still stinky. Any > > > other advice?? I know she should stop sweating so much soon and > > that will help, and I am > > > trying to dress her in less for bedtime, but it is COLD here (15 > > deg currently) and I dont want > > > her to be freezing. > > > Any advice?? Tricks from you pros out there???? > > > THANKS! > > > Meg, mom to Lucy 5.5 mon, 5 days in STARband > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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