Getting Frustrated with no progess

[Guest guest]

My son has had a Hanger Helmet for about 4 months now. He was 7 months old

when we first got it. He started out with a difference of 20 mm and after 6

weeks it went down to 13 mm. After the 6 week measurement that has not been any

progress. I am really getting frustrated and want to take the helmet off but I

want his head to round out so bad. His ears are still misaligned. I keep

telling my self that we just need another growth spurt but when will that be.

Has anyone put a helmet on their child and not received the results you were

looking for? I definitely don't want to do an second band. The main reason is

we can't afford it because insurance has't and will not pay for the first

helmet. Please help.

[Guest guest]

I would at least try to do a consult with another ortho if possible. It might

help you to decide what is next. In 6 wks there should be some change. Ears

don't always get fixed, but the plagio should be improving. Let us know what

happens.

-christine

sydney, 3.5 yrs, starband grad

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> My son has had a Hanger Helmet for about 4 months now. He was 7 months old

when we first got it. He started out with a difference of 20 mm and after 6

weeks it went down to 13 mm. After the 6 week measurement that has not been any

progress. I am really getting frustrated and want to take the helmet off but I

want his head to round out so bad. His ears are still misaligned. I keep

telling my self that we just need another growth spurt but when will that be.

Has anyone put a helmet on their child and not received the results you were

looking for? I definitely don't want to do an second band. The main reason is

we can't afford it because insurance has't and will not pay for the first

helmet. Please help.

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