Re: 2 helmets with DOC band?

May 12, 2010

We were told our son was borderline for a 2nd band. He was four months when he

started and outgrew the band in 7-8 weeks. We decided that his head and

improvement were enough and we did not get a second band. I think when going

with DOC bands I've heard more stories of people that were recommended a second

one as opposed to other types of cranial helmets. I guess it just depends on

what your expectations are and how much improvement was made with the first.

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> I'm looking to see if anyone has had a similar situation as me.

> My son recieved a band at 3 months and at that time we were told treatment

would likely be 10 - 12 weeks and that the odds of a 2nd helmet were 15% or so.

> I just went for his 5 week check up and the technician told me that he looks

like he'll need a 2nd band in 3 weeks.?!!

> I never really expected a 2nd band and certainly never thought he could

outgrow the 1st in 8 weeks. I just wonder if he was started too soon.

> Any thoughts or similar scenarios?

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