Hanger vs. Cranial Technologies

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Hi Everyone,

So glad I have found this group! My son is 4 months old and has been diagnosed

with plagio and brachy. At 3 1/2 months, my pediatrician said he would give him

until his 4 month well-check and then would be referring him to Cranial

Technologies if he didn't see significant improvement. Being the Type A mommy

that I am, I went ahead and did his consult at CT since it was free. I had a

great experience there - they are the ones that diagnosed him and said that at

his age, treatment with a DOC band should only take 6-10 weeks. Of course,

AFTER the fact I find out that CT is not in my HMO insurance's network, and they

did not approve the referral. They are sending me to Hanger, and I have an

appointment with them this afternoon. I have been reading as much as I can

online (this group, Babycenter.com, etc.), and am really starting to feel that a

lot of parents believe that the Hanger helmet and treatment experience is far

inferior to CT. Of course I want only what is best for my son, and I am new to

all of this, so I would appreciate any input from those of you who have gone to

both Hanger and CT. What was your experience like and what made you choose one

facility over the other? Thanks so much!