How do I know if the helmet fits properly?

April 17, 2010

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?

April 18, 2010

My daughter's band didn't fit correctly the first time around and they kept

saying we just need to shave a little here and there and this went on for

several appointments within a two week period. I just knew it wasn't fitting

her right, so I finally went up there with a new attitude- I AM GETTING A NEW

BAND! I did in deed get a new band made for free of course, although I think

this is pretty rare. The only thing I would be worried about is the red on the

front. My daughter had a band for brachy and her forehead got the red mark when

she grew out of it towards the end, which is exactly what they said would

happen. So I would be concerned about that. The other problems seem normal.

> >

> > 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.