Re: sleepless with the helmet

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- Ami's experience, though very difficult, is not very common. I've been

reading this board for about 10 months now, and I've found that most babies get

used to sleeping in the helmet after a few days to a couple weeks at the most. I

wouldn't consider it a reason not to get a helmet.

Also, there are studies on sleep deprivation in children and how it relates to

development. I read one about a year ago. I get info like this in my email

sometimes because I'm a former teacher. Not surprisingly, the study I read found

that children don't learn as well when they are chronically overtired. However,

this treatment is not comparable to a long-term situation like a child who does

not get enough sleep due to poor parenting or a volatile home life. The

difference is that you are aware of the importance of your child getting enough

sleep and can stop the helmet treatment if you find that it's not worth it for

your situation. I hope you will try the treatment. There's nothing really to

lose, and you can always stop if it's not for you. Best of luck!

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> >> > My son is in his Hanger helmet for almost a month now. He's coping with

> >> the helmet very well during the day, but has been waking up three or four

> >> times (or more!) every night since he started sleeping with the helmet. Has

> >> anyone had experiences to share? Any advice on how to help the baby (and

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> >> parents..)cope with it and get better sleep?

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> >> > Thanks!!

> >> > Shan

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