Re: Hello, I am new and need help - NYC

January 19, 2010

she might have scaphocephaly. You can see the picture at this link (I think)

ssessment-step-1 & catid=95:my-babys-head-shape & Itemid=70

If the link doesn't work go to cranialtech.com, and My Babies Headshape then do

the Online Assessment. The only " natural " way to reshape a scaphy head is to

have her rest on the back of her head, but at 6 mo she probably won't stay that

way. Helmets don't seem natural at first, but the band puts gentle pressure on

the prominent area, which in turn redirects new growth to the flat areas as the

head/brain grow. It isn't invasive, and can have amazing results. There are some

places in NY although reviews are mixed. One place I remember the name of (from

this group) is KidiSplint. I think they have a good reputation. I added NYC to

the subject line in hopes that someone local can respond too.

-christine

sydney, 4 yrs, starband grad

>

> Hello

>

> I am new to this board. My daughter, Hermione, is 6.5 months old and her

pediatrician told us at her 4 and 6 month checkup that she has a " pre-mie head " .

She is a stomach sleeper so her left and her right are equally flat and her head

is really long.

>

> here are my questions

>

> 1) I live in Manhattan and can't drive, so I can only take a subway. Where

can I get a helmet?

>

> 2) Are there any " natural " ways I can reshape my baby's head? She hates

sleeping in the stroller or in the baby carrier. The only way she will fall

asleep is on her tummy.

>

> Thank you

> Winnie

> (Hermione 6.5 months)

>

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