Should I band now or wait?

April 28, 2010

Hi,

I am new to the group and I am seeking advice. My daughter was diagnosed with

moderate plagiocephaly at her 4 month check up. My pediatrician recommended

repositioning and waiting until 6 months and see if there was improvement, if

not then consider banding. From my researcy it seems to me, that the earlier you

start banding the better. However, I do not want to put her or my family

through unnecessary stresses if not needed. We will have to drive 2 1/2 - 3

hours each way to get to cranial tech, which would mean 5 -6 hours in the car

each week with 3 kids. Does repositioning work? I should note that I had

noticed the flattening at 2 months and had been working on repositioning before

the 4 month visit. The pediatrician said a lot can happen between 4 -6 months.

She has good symmetry on her face, and her left ear is just a little forward but

I didn't notice it until the doctor pointed it out.

Thanks,

April 29, 2010

I agree with most posters because it matches my experience. The ped noticed the

flattening at 2 months. We repositioned and saw good improvement at 4 months.

Keep repositioning until 6 months, but it was still there, so that's when we

banded (actually, he didn't get the band til 8 months because of insurance

delays, etc.) He graduates in 1 week and he'll be 11 and a half months old. He

was only banded for 3 months.

So, based on my experience, I'd say just wait. Maybe you'll get some of the

flatness fixed with repositioning and the rest can be fixed with a band. I

think you'll end up having your child in the band for less time in all that way.

Let us know what you do

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> Hi,

> I am new to the group and I am seeking advice. My daughter was diagnosed with