Re: Question for parents who decided not to use the helmet.

February 24, 2011

we opted not to put our 2nd son in a helmet, we noticed it at 5 months or so but

worked aggressively (and daycare) on limiting time on his back, in one spot etc.

We also were in PT for torticollis. I also took photos every few weeks and was

in lots of contact with our pediatrician. Fast forward to 2 1/2 years old. He

still has very slight flattening on his upper left part of his head but is only

noticable to us. very very mild. His plagio wasn't that bad but helmet clinic

did recommend one. Here is my take: look at the research if your child is mild,

there isn't really alot of data to show helmet is better for mild to even

moderate plagio. It does improve it faster and may make it perfect but you have

to balance that against time in helmet and cost (its a racket in my opinion).

I'm in the health care field and had the fortunate relationships to seek a pedi

cranial surgeons advice too. I'm happy with our decision but that being said we

are going to helmet clinic for baby #3 (guess you just can't win sometimes) &

his is worse that baby #2. (peditrician agreed). Good luck.

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> Hi there,

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> I am doing some research and would like to hear from parents who have decided

not to use the helmet. What I would like to know is:

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> 1. Your childs age when you first noticed any flattening or asymmetry.

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> 2. Your level of concern when you first noticed there might be a problem.

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> 3. Your reason for deciding not to use the helmet.

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> 4. How you feel about your childs head shape now.

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> 5. Your childs current age.

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> I would greatly appreciate any feedback.

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> Thanks so much for your help,

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> Mum to Ayla 30.08.08 and Evren 02.07.10

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