Re: STARband vs. STARlight side opening band, PLEASE HELP!

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most orthos use starband instead of starlight, but i don't know why. starlight

is clear and is shaped by heating the plastic to make more room. starband is

like a docband with a layer of foam that is shaved out to make room as the head

grows. I have heard of good experiences with starlight, but I think it is used

less, thus I've heard fewer reviews. As for smell, I wouldn't even consider that

in the criteria. That is a minor annoyance, and the goal is to correct the head

shape. I would see how much experience your othro has with both bands.

Experience is much more important that avoiding a little unpleasant smell. as

for skin irritation, I don't think it differs much between the two bands. the

only advantage with starlight is you can see any sores through the band since it

is clear plastic.

-christine

sydney, 4.5 yrs, starband grad

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> Just got back from my son's evaluation, Orthotist recommends starlight over

starband. Apparently STARband helmets tend to smell really band??? And irritate

the baby's skin?? Does anyone have this problem?? Please advice, confused on

which one I should use on my son. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

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> Thanks.

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