Re: Parents in the Rockaway, NJ area

[Guest guest]

I recently had the same situation to evaluate...go with Cranial Tech or Hanger.

After careful evaluation by my family and my son's pediatrician, we went with

Hanger. We didn't make the decision based on Hanger being less expensive. My

number one concern here was for my son's health and well being. We went with

Hanger for two reasons. First, we really felt like the product was comparable

to what was being offer by Cranial Tech. Second, the Hanger offices were much

closer to our home. We are starting week two in the band and other than a bit

of redness on my son's forehead we are pleased so far.

Thanks,

Jenn

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> My 10 week old daughter has brachycephaly with a small amount of

plagiocephaly. My husband and I went to Cranial Technologies and really like

them. Unfortunately, insurance will only cover about 50%. We have an

appointment with Hanger. I would like to know your experiences with Hanger or

if you have other suggestions. I would greatly appreciate it.

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[Guest guest]

10 weeks is very young. Are you trying to aggressively reposition her too? You

may see some improvement that way. If she is severe you may still need to band,

but I would work on it while deciding. Repo can be difficult with brachy, but

some tips are that she shouldn't be on her head except for sleeping and riding

in the car. Otherwise try a baby carrier and don't use car seat in the house or

as a carrier, don't use a swing or bouncer if possible. They all contribute to

flatness. Also do a lot of tummy time. At first she may not like it. Try a

colorful mat or prop a rolled towel under her arms to help keep her head up a

bit. Not sure how much head control she has at this point, but tummy time will

help her develop neck strength and upper body strength. Even is she doesn't like

it do it several times a day and she'll tolerate it more.

Also one suggestion from our doc was to put a rolled up towel behind one

shoulder in the car seat to keep her from resting on her flat spot. then the

next time put it under the other shoulder. She may also be ready for a bumbo

chair soon. It helps support them so they can sit before they are able to sit on

their own.

Hanger band can be good, but it totally depends on the ortho. Ask lots of

questions about how much experience they have and what kind of results they have

seen.

-christine

sydney, 5 yrs, starband grad

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> My 10 week old daughter has brachycephaly with a small amount of

plagiocephaly. My husband and I went to Cranial Technologies and really like

them. Unfortunately, insurance will only cover about 50%. We have an

appointment with Hanger. I would like to know your experiences with Hanger or

if you have other suggestions. I would greatly appreciate it.

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[Guest guest]

I actually grew up in Rockaway and recently moved back. Before my son got his

DOC Band, I consulted at Hanger in Edison and was not that impressed with the

facility or the fact that I was told the helmet was a passive band (my son had

severe brachycephaly with a CI of 100%). So I went with Cranial Tech in Paramus

and paid OOP. However, my son's brachy went from a CI of 100% to 86% and his

head looks great now.

I don't think Hanger is a bad product, but when they said passive and no holding

points, I knew I wouldn't use them. From everything I read, babies with brachy

need the holding points. Though I'm sure someone on this group could prove

otherwise.

Robyn

mom to , 17 months

DOC Band Grad 4.25.10

Brachycephaly went from 100 to 86 after 16 weeks in 2 DOC Bands

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> My 10 week old daughter has brachycephaly with a small amount of

plagiocephaly. My husband and I went to Cranial Technologies and really like

them. Unfortunately, insurance will only cover about 50%. We have an

appointment with Hanger. I would like to know your experiences with Hanger or

if you have other suggestions. I would greatly appreciate it.

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[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for your reply, Robyn. We have decided to go with Cranial

Tech. They were very knowledgeable. We spoke with someone from the White

Plains Hanger and although they were very nice, we didn't feel they were as

knowledeable as Cranial.

Thank you again and I am so happy with your son's great results.

Michele

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> > My 10 week old daughter has brachycephaly with a small amount of

plagiocephaly. My husband and I went to Cranial Technologies and really like

them. Unfortunately, insurance will only cover about 50%. We have an

appointment with Hanger. I would like to know your experiences with Hanger or

if you have other suggestions. I would greatly appreciate it.

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[Guest guest]

Thank you for all of the suggestions . I have been repositioning

before we saw the specialist, and she is no longer in her swing or rocker. I am

also being very creative with tummy time. She is also in a Bumbo chair. I

have noticed a change in her head shape, but I don't want to wait any longer.

We have decided to use Cranial. They were most knowledgeable.

Michele

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> > My 10 week old daughter has brachycephaly with a small amount of

plagiocephaly. My husband and I went to Cranial Technologies and really like

them. Unfortunately, insurance will only cover about 50%. We have an

appointment with Hanger. I would like to know your experiences with Hanger or

if you have other suggestions. I would greatly appreciate it.

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