Re: How do I know if the helmet fits properly?

[Guest guest]

It should not cause sores or red spots that don't go away within an hour of having the band off. Also, if it is pushing the ears too much or is down too far over the eyes, that is another clue. Occasionally, a band is also much too loose.

Are you worried about a current band or just worrying about when you get yours?

How do I know if the helmet fits properly?

I read an old post that someone's child has a band that was not fitted properly. How do I know if my son's band is not fitting properly?

[Guest guest]

I'm worried about the current band. The point in the front is not centered. Its to the left a little. Also, when I take the band off, there's a big red mark the entire size of the front of the helmet across his forehead. It takes a while to go away. Its almost like a rash and this will be the third day in a row. It's not pushing his ears too much but his left eye is pushed on a little bit. Its only been since this past Tuesday that he got the helmet so I'm just a nervous wreck.

Thanks for replying.

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Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 2:39 PM

Plagiocephaly

Subject: Re: How do I know if the helmet fits properly?

It should not cause sores or red spots that don't go away within an hour of having the band off. Also, if it is pushing the ears too much or is down too far over the eyes, that is another clue. Occasionally, a band is also much too loose.

Are you worried about a current band or just worrying about when you get yours?

How do I know if the helmet fits properly?

I read an old post that someone's child has a band that was not fitted properly. How do I know if my son's band is not fitting properly?

[Guest guest]

It actually sounds fine to me. The point is rarely dead center, both of my son's

bands were off to the side of his nose a little. It's only a problem if it's

like way over his eye. Obviously, the band is fitting snug across his forehead

so that the growth is forced in the back, so it sounds like he has a nice snug

fit (which is good! it means faster results!). As long as the redness does fade

and it doesn't start to break down (peel or blister), he should be fine. Also,

the first week is an adjustment period, it's hard to judge how the band is

fitting at the first 20 minute appointment. So they give it a week to see how it

will truly fit before cutting too much away, so just bring up your concerns at

your first followup appointment coming up and they should be able to make the

necessary adjustments. Try not to worry!

Jake-3.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Raleigh, NC

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> I'm worried about the current band. The point in the front is not centered.

Its to the left a little. Also, when I take the band off, there's a big red

mark the entire size of the front of the helmet across his forehead. It takes a

while to go away. Its almost like a rash and this will be the third day in a

row. It's not pushing his ears too much but his left eye is pushed on a little

bit. Its only been since this past Tuesday that he got the helmet so I'm just a

nervous wreck.

> Thanks for replying.

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> Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 2:39 PM

> Plagiocephaly

> Subject: Re: How do I know if the helmet fits properly?

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> It should not cause sores or red spots that don't go away within an hour of

having the band off. Also, if it is pushing the ears too much or is down too far

over the eyes, that is another clue. Occasionally, a band is also much too

loose.

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> Are you worried about a current band or just worrying about when you get

yours?

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> How do I know if the helmet fits properly?

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> I read an old post that someone's child has a band that was not fitted

properly. How do I know if my son's band is not fitting properly?

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