Re: Can someone please tell me if this band is sitting correctly?

[Guest guest]

It is normal for the band to seesaw around on the head, during the

beginning of treatment. This can also happen after an adjustment. I do

see what you are talking about, concerning the right ear. I wouldn't

worry too much about it, it's not pushing the ear out. The band looks

like it may be a bit low on the right side by his eye. Maybe they can

shave some of that area, so it's not hitting so low. As your LO grows,

the fit should get better. Also, the space in the back, behind the

velcro is normal. The head won't widen from that area, everything is

" built into the band, " or so I was told. The outward design may not

look " right " to you based on his head shape, but trust me, CT knows how

to design these bands. I'm sure it will be fitting better after your

adjustment on Tues. Good Luck!

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>

> Hi all!

>

> We are going on one week of wearing the DOC band and we go back on

> Tuesday for our first follow up appointment. We are concerned that it

> is not fitting well over his right ear. When the band is sitting

> correctly, which it only does when you first put it on, it does not

> cover his ear. Once it is on for a second, it settles into place and

> practically covers his ear, and also leaves a ton of open space toward

> the back of his neck.

>

> We feel like it does not fit properly, and I know that they have to

make

> some adjustments to see how it settles, but what worries me is the

open

> space, shouldn't that have something over it considering that is the

> plagio side?

>

> I posted two photos in the L Babies Plagio album, under Lachlan

correct

> and Lachlan how its sitting.

>

> Thank you in advance for any advice!!

>

> Christy

>

[Guest guest]

Christy,

It looks like the DOC Band needs to be turned to the left (if that's his right

ear) a bit. I've had issues like that and it's when I don't put on my son's band

properly. I make sure the back is fitting better before velcro-ing the band.

You'll get it... I'm pretty confident that this is not a fit issue.

Robyn

If you're having issues, ask your clinician to show you how to put the band

on/off when you're there.

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>

> Hi all!

>

> We are going on one week of wearing the DOC band and we go back on

> Tuesday for our first follow up appointment. We are concerned that it

> is not fitting well over his right ear. When the band is sitting

> correctly, which it only does when you first put it on, it does not

> cover his ear. Once it is on for a second, it settles into place and

> practically covers his ear, and also leaves a ton of open space toward

> the back of his neck.

>

> We feel like it does not fit properly, and I know that they have to make

> some adjustments to see how it settles, but what worries me is the open

> space, shouldn't that have something over it considering that is the

> plagio side?

>

> I posted two photos in the L Babies Plagio album, under Lachlan correct

> and Lachlan how its sitting.

>

> Thank you in advance for any advice!!

>

> Christy

>

[Guest guest]

They can carve a little off that sideburn so taht it's not touching his ear, but

it appears fine otherwise. The space behind the ear is not an issue, we had it

as well. The sideburn isn't even really an issue unless it's pushing on the ear

from behind (making the ear stick out). But it appears to be an easy fix on

Tuesday.

Jake-3.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Raleigh, NC

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>

> Hi all!

>

> We are going on one week of wearing the DOC band and we go back on

> Tuesday for our first follow up appointment. We are concerned that it

> is not fitting well over his right ear. When the band is sitting

> correctly, which it only does when you first put it on, it does not

> cover his ear. Once it is on for a second, it settles into place and

> practically covers his ear, and also leaves a ton of open space toward

> the back of his neck.

>

> We feel like it does not fit properly, and I know that they have to make

> some adjustments to see how it settles, but what worries me is the open

> space, shouldn't that have something over it considering that is the

> plagio side?

>

> I posted two photos in the L Babies Plagio album, under Lachlan correct

> and Lachlan how its sitting.

>

> Thank you in advance for any advice!!

>

> Christy

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you everyone!! I just wanted to get some expert opinions before I

went to the next appointment. I really like my clinician, but she is

kinda the type to sort of blow off any concerns that are not absolutely

evident.

Robyn, I do feel like it is " user error " sometimes... It is

especially hard when he is sleeping because he tosses and turns and

cannot get comfortable and I know that the band is not staying put. I

am just hoping that it is doing its job overnight and making it worth

the pain (for both of us) of getting up at least 4 times a night to

nurse and soothe him back to sleep.

, I am going to CT in ndale, VA.

Thank you all again!

>

>

> Hi all!

>

> We are going on one week of wearing the DOC band and we go back on

> Tuesday for our first follow up appointment. We are concerned that it

> is not fitting well over his right ear. When the band is sitting

> correctly, which it only does when you first put it on, it does not

> cover his ear. Once it is on for a second, it settles into place and

> practically covers his ear, and also leaves a ton of open space toward

> the back of his neck.

>

> We feel like it does not fit properly, and I know that they have to

make

> some adjustments to see how it settles, but what worries me is the

open

> space, shouldn't that have something over it considering that is the

> plagio side?

>

> I posted two photos in the L Babies Plagio album, under Lachlan

correct

> and Lachlan how its sitting.

>

> Thank you in advance for any advice!!

>

> Christy

>

[Guest guest]

I know it helped me to put the band on right the first time if I lined up the

one ear with the ear hole (opposite the opening) while sliding it on. Also, it

helps if they are sitting upright. You can sit on the floor with him between

your legs, (or if he's in a exersaucer or high chair yet) with that ear/side

facing you and then you have a little bit more control while putting it on. It

gets easier! Pretty soon, you'll be a pro at it!

Jake-3.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

Raleigh, NC

> >

> >

> > Hi all!

> >

> > We are going on one week of wearing the DOC band and we go back on

> > Tuesday for our first follow up appointment. We are concerned that it

> > is not fitting well over his right ear. When the band is sitting

> > correctly, which it only does when you first put it on, it does not

> > cover his ear. Once it is on for a second, it settles into place and

> > practically covers his ear, and also leaves a ton of open space toward

> > the back of his neck.

> >

> > We feel like it does not fit properly, and I know that they have to

> make

> > some adjustments to see how it settles, but what worries me is the

> open

> > space, shouldn't that have something over it considering that is the

> > plagio side?

> >

> > I posted two photos in the L Babies Plagio album, under Lachlan

> correct

> > and Lachlan how its sitting.

> >

> > Thank you in advance for any advice!!

> >

> > Christy

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Count me as another with a DOC band that had to be remade. It does happen. The

techs will say over and over how great things are going and how they see

improvement because that's their script. They also just follow the routine of

shaving even when it might not be needed. I had to push to keep them from

shaving every time we went in even when the measurements showed the baby had not

grown any. Shaving too much results in an ill-fitting band that loses the

holding points. It seemed to me like the techs were like everyone on this board

seems to be: so certain that nothing could ever go wrong in a DOC band so they

just went through the motions. Remember that with cranial tech an actual

orthotist never sees your baby in the band except in photos. Keep expressing

your concerns.

Also, , I've now had 2 bands and neither had the ear holes lined up

symmetrically because my baby's ears were too far off for that. The helmets are

not symmetrical since they are made custom to the child. The combination of

asymmetrical outer shell and how the lining is asymmetrically carved at the end

is supposed to result in a (close to) symmetrical shape internally.

Christy, I've looked at your photos and when our band did something similar they

cut away the back of the sideburn so it would not touch the ear. Sounds like

they did that for you too. Personally if I had it to do over again, I'd ask them

not to unless it was actually leaving a mark. You need the sideburns for

stability. They help keep the band positioned as it should be. I worry that

cutting them down contributes to the poor fit. If the band doesn't fit well in

the beginning, it definitely won't after they start to mess with it.

You have to treat the helmet people like every other medical professional who

said things would be fine. They can be wrong too. Don't just go along with the

when they say everything is going great. If you don't see the improvement they

are describing continue to express concern. Your kid's head is more important

than their feelings.

Good luck,

Eli

> >

> > > Glad it went well! The ear holes are lined up with each other when

> > > the band is off, right? I'm guessing that as her plagio improves,

> > > and hopefully her ear asymmetry with it, the ear will shift

> > > backwards and the sideburn won't be as close/overlapping, and will

> > > actually be a good visual indicator of the improvement you'll see

> > > in the near future. Essentially, it's not the sideburn that is

> > > " off, " but most likely her ear position from the plagio (the band

> > > is made to symmetry and is currently on an asymmetrical head), but

> > > by the end of treatment, things should line up better. (I should

> > > have mentioned this in my earlier responses to you, but it didn't

> > > click until you mentioned the comparison to the other ear).

> > >

> > > It's great that there's already been some growth too! Hope it keeps

> > > up!

> > >

> > >

> > > Jake-3.5 (DOCBand Grad 9/08)

> > > Raleigh, NC

> > >