Guest guest Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Hi. My baby got his helmet two days ago, and we can't seem to get it to go on straight. The center line is slightly shifted to one side, so that the ear holes are not even (one side presses against the back of his ear and the other side presses against the front). Also, it does not cover all of his forehead and leaves a red mark on one side (which fades after an hour or so). I thought it was supposed to sit just above the brow? When we did the initial fitting, orthotist said it was okay that the helmet was not centered, but I'm worried that maybe the helmet does not fit him correctly. He does have pretty severe plagiocephaly (15mm) and it's a Hanger helmet. Can anyone offer their own experiences or advice? Should we continue to break the band in over the weekend or take it off and wait until Monday? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 My son has been in a Hanger helmet for a week so far. I can just tell you how his is fitting as he was measured at 15 mm also though I was told that was mild, so no helmet initially reccomended ,I felt like I had to press the issue to get helemt, so its interesting that you were told it was severe. but my sons helmet does seem to be centered and goes down to the eyebrows...do make sure you are seating it right though as I think the first day I let it fall back too far above his brows. It would be normal for there to be a gap on one side due to the bossed area, however not sure about the rest. and I don't think it should press on the ears. I was told it can be normal for it to move a bit till he grows into it, but my sons does not move around much so I think the fit is good for him. I would call the ortho to discuss it further. I guess I would continue to wear it if you aren't seeing persistent red spots but if you are don't wear it. hopefully someone else can give you further advice. le mom to 6mos > > Hi. My baby got his helmet two days ago, and we can't seem to get it to go on straight. The center line is slightly shifted to one side, so that the ear holes are not even (one side presses against the back of his ear and the other side presses against the front). Also, it does not cover all of his forehead and leaves a red mark on one side (which fades after an hour or so). I thought it was supposed to sit just above the brow? > > When we did the initial fitting, orthotist said it was okay that the helmet was not centered, but I'm worried that maybe the helmet does not fit him correctly. He does have pretty severe plagiocephaly (15mm) and it's a Hanger helmet. Can anyone offer their own experiences or advice? Should we continue to break the band in over the weekend or take it off and wait until Monday? Thanks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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