Re: Will ears get more symmetrical?

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Many people do see correction with ears, but i think it is somewhat

unpredictable. They are attached to the skull base and that part of the skull is

harder to correct. I think CT generally says you can expect some ear

improvement, and Hanger and Starband generally say don't expect it, but I see

parents of Hanger and Starband kids getting ear correction.

As for 7mm, is it faily mild and I don't think too many people would band at

that number - but it depends how your baby looks, and how you are with it. I

know a few moms who banded at 8 and were glad they did, and others who graduated

with 7 or 8 mm of asymmetry who were happy with that number. Usually 0-3mm is

normal, 3-6 very mild and 7-9 mild. Our specialist used the guideline of 10 mm

for banding.

My daughter had brachy (flat in back) with very little asymmetry. Hopefully

you'll get some other moms to comment about ears.

-christine

sydney, 3.5 yrs, starband grad

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> I have two 9 month old daughters and I have two questions.

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> One of my daughters has moderate plagiocephaly (she had 15mm asymmetry and now

down to 11mm). She has been in a Hanger helmet for about 2 months. Her forehead

is flattening out and the back of her head is rounding out but I am concerned

her ears do not look much better (a lot of asymmetry). Has anyone any experience

of whether her ears will become more aligned??

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> My other daughter has mild plagiocephaly with asymmetry of 7mm - is this mild

enough to leave untreated? My pedi says she doesn't need a helmet.

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> Thanks!!

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