I'm new -First STARband apt. tomorrow

[Guest guest]

Hi my name is . My daugher has plagiocephaly. She is 6 months

old. She has had a flat spot since she was 1 month old, her dr. hoped it would

improve once she got older, but it's gotten worse. We had an apointment at

Children's Hospital where they told us that she needs to have a helmet because

her measurements are pretty significant. So, we have our first appointment at

the place for the STARband tomorrow. So, my question is, what should I expect

to happen at our first apointment? How long will it be until they have a helmet

made for her? We were told average time the child has to wear it is 4-6 months,

but that our daughter would be on the closer to 6 month range based on what they

observed (her flat spot is on the side of her head). How long has everyone had

to wear their helmet for? Can you really not get it wet? We have a trip

planned to a water park in 2 months, if I can't get it wet can I take it off for

more than just an hour a day? I know they say to wear it for 23 hours, but will

it really make that much of a difference if it's more than an hour a day for a

few days? Is it horrible at first for them to sleep in it? Or do they usually

not mind?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Our daughter had a flat head at 2 months and we did the " wait and see " until 4

months. Unfortunately the ped didn't tell us all the things we could do to help

it improve so it just got worse. My daughter wore a starband for severe brachy

(flat in back) for 5 months, but that is longer than many babies. I would say

average is close to 3 months. However it depends on the baby's growth, how

severe the head is to begin with, and how good the ortho is. I don't think it is

a problem to have the band off a few extra hours now and then. Put is on when

you can, but don't spoil the family vacation. My daughter didn't do that well

sleeping, but many babies adjust quickly or within 2 weeks.

-christine

sydney, 5 yrs, starband grad

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> Hi my name is . My daugher has plagiocephaly. She is 6 months

old. She has had a flat spot since she was 1 month old, her dr. hoped it would

improve once she got older, but it's gotten worse. We had an apointment at

Children's Hospital where they told us that she needs to have a helmet because

her measurements are pretty significant. So, we have our first appointment at

the place for the STARband tomorrow. So, my question is, what should I expect

to happen at our first apointment? How long will it be until they have a helmet

made for her? We were told average time the child has to wear it is 4-6 months,

but that our daughter would be on the closer to 6 month range based on what they

observed (her flat spot is on the side of her head). How long has everyone had

to wear their helmet for? Can you really not get it wet? We have a trip

planned to a water park in 2 months, if I can't get it wet can I take it off for

more than just an hour a day? I know they say to wear it for 23 hours, but will

it really make that much of a difference if it's more than an hour a day for a

few days? Is it horrible at first for them to sleep in it? Or do they usually

not mind?

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> Thanks

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