Nursing positions and other logistics

December 24, 2009

My 7 month old son just got the starband yesterday, so he is in the first part

of the break-in period (1 hour on, 1 off). He seems to tolerate it fairly well,

so far, though he's only had it on an hour at a time. It does, however, seem to

be bother him during nursing because it slips a little when he's lying on his

side. He already is a fussy eater and will only nurse when the stars align

exactly right, so the idea of this new handicap to nursing has me very

distraught. So far this morning, I have just taken it off for meals, but I know

I have to get him used to it. Does anyone have any tips for effective nursing

positions in the helmet?

What about sleeping positions? He has been sleeping on his tummy for about the

last month, very comfortably, but it seems like in that position, his shoulders

would push the helmet forward over his brow. Any ideas from veterans?

Any and all advice would be appreciated. I'm far more distressed than he is at

the prospect of 23/7 in this contraption.

Thanks.

December 25, 2009

Welcome to the site! I'm sorry your little one is having problems--hang in there

it will get better, he will get used to it.

Have you tried the " football " position to nurse? he would be laying more on his

back this way.

this site has a picture on the 2nd page

http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/feeding/nursing_positions.html#

I found it also easier to nurse laying in bed side by side at first this way the

cushion of the mattress may be more comfortable too.

As for sleep, you may need to just try different things. My son Shane liked to

sleep on his side while in his band and liked to be bundled warm--I initially

dressed him too cold trying to compensate for the band.

Best of luck,

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> My 7 month old son just got the starband yesterday, so he is in the first part

of the break-in period (1 hour on, 1 off). He seems to tolerate it fairly well,

so far, though he's only had it on an hour at a time. It does, however, seem to

be bother him during nursing because it slips a little when he's lying on his

side. He already is a fussy eater and will only nurse when the stars align

exactly right, so the idea of this new handicap to nursing has me very

distraught. So far this morning, I have just taken it off for meals, but I know

I have to get him used to it. Does anyone have any tips for effective nursing

positions in the helmet?

> What about sleeping positions? He has been sleeping on his tummy for about

the last month, very comfortably, but it seems like in that position, his

shoulders would push the helmet forward over his brow. Any ideas from veterans?

> Any and all advice would be appreciated. I'm far more distressed than he is

at the prospect of 23/7 in this contraption.

> Thanks.

>

December 26, 2009

Hi , I have heard some people did take it off for feeding, but I don't. My son is 7 mos also and has had his band for 4 weeks. I use a Boppy nursing pillow, as I always have, and that seems to keep him really comfy. At one point he had an adjustment which caused the helmet to move a bit and bother his eye (only while nursing) and I asked the ortho what I could do, she suggested adding a pice of mole skin and that did the trick. So if it seems to be moving in a way thats bothering him maybe you could ask your ortho for similar suggestion or adjustment. other than that the boppy really works best for us.

My son sleeps on his back still so can't offer advice about the belly sleeping, but I know lots of kids do and I don't think its a problme as long as he is comfy to sleep well. It may take him a little to get used to it but shouldn't take long, and I do think that the less you take it on and off the better he will get used to it.

le

mom to 7 mos

From: julieroll@... <roll3@...>Subject: Nursing positions and other logisticsPlagiocephaly Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 11:43 AM

My 7 month old son just got the starband yesterday, so he is in the first part of the break-in period (1 hour on, 1 off). He seems to tolerate it fairly well, so far, though he's only had it on an hour at a time. It does, however, seem to be bother him during nursing because it slips a little when he's lying on his side. He already is a fussy eater and will only nurse when the stars align exactly right, so the idea of this new handicap to nursing has me very distraught. So far this morning, I have just taken it off for meals, but I know I have to get him used to it. Does anyone have any tips for effective nursing positions in the helmet? What about sleeping positions? He has been sleeping on his tummy for about the last month, very comfortably, but it seems like in that position, his shoulders would push the helmet forward over his brow. Any ideas from veterans? Any and all advice would be appreciated. I'm far more distressed than he is at

the prospect of 23/7 in this contraption. Thanks.

December 28, 2009

My daughter took a few days to get used to nursing and sleeping, but with

patience and time it worked out just fine. I used a Boppy as well. I can't

stress how important it is to wear the band as recommended. Kids are so

resilient, just keep it up with lots of TLC.

We had more difficulty when she began to use a sippy cup in her high chair. She

couldn't tilt it all the way up without hitting the top of the band. After a few

humerous attempts she got the hang of it.

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> From: julieroll@... <roll3@...>

> Subject: Nursing positions and other logistics

> Plagiocephaly

> Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 11:43 AM

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