Guest guest Posted March 28, 2000 Report Share Posted March 28, 2000 Another note: This is just another important reminder that there are many, many helmet programs around the country, each of them distinct. At CTI, we describe any cranial orthosis that is not a DOC Band as a " helmet " - whether it was designed by someone in California or someone in Maine. We do not mean to imply that there is a single manufacturer of helmets somewhere, a " Helmet, Inc. " that produces every other cranial orthosis. Information you have heard on a helmet program in one location does not apply to a program someplace else, unless they are being made by the same person or company - in essence, not all helmets are created equal. Recently, it was said that one program is in the application process for FDA clearance - if true, this would not mean that all helmets are in this process; only that particular program is. If in the future a particular device is cleared for the market, that would not mean that all helmets would be cleared - only that particular device. The reason why CTI is in different locations yet all DOC Bands are cleared is due to the fact that, as someone pointed out, all our bands are manufactured by us here in Phoenix. Drop me a note if you have any questions on this... Thanks, Hodges Cranial Technologies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2000 Report Share Posted March 28, 2000 , Thanks for the information. I guess you can say all DOC Bands are created equal. Something that cannot be said for the helmets. Larry - Dad to , DOC Band graduate >From: " Hodges " <hodges@...> >Reply-Plagiocephalyonelist > " List " <Plagiocephalyonelist> >Subject: Helmets >Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 17:49:48 -0700 > >Another note: > >This is just another important reminder that there are many, many helmet >programs around the country, each of them distinct. At CTI, we describe >any cranial orthosis that is not a DOC Band as a " helmet " - whether it was >designed by someone in California or someone in Maine. We do not mean to >imply that there is a single manufacturer of helmets somewhere, a " Helmet, >Inc. " that produces every other cranial orthosis. > >Information you have heard on a helmet program in one location does not >apply to a program someplace else, unless they are being made by the same >person or company - in essence, not all helmets are created equal. >Recently, it was said that one program is in the application process for >FDA clearance - if true, this would not mean that all helmets are in this >process; only that particular program is. If in the future a particular >device is cleared for the market, that would not mean that all helmets >would be cleared - only that particular device. > >The reason why CTI is in different locations yet all DOC Bands are cleared >is due to the fact that, as someone pointed out, all our bands are >manufactured by us here in Phoenix. > >Drop me a note if you have any questions on this... > >Thanks, > > Hodges >Cranial Technologies ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 , After reading all the posts on this board it seems like you chose the best. (DOC Band) I only say that because at Cranial Technologies that's all they specialize in. My son will be getting his this Monday coming up. I pray we get great results. Good Luck and keep us posted. Diane From: Angstead <lka_236@...>Reply-Plagiocephaly To: Plagiocephaly Subject: helmetsDate: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:37:31 -0800 (PST) It sounds like there are a ton of different helmets out there. How did you know that the one you chose is best for your child? My son just got a DOC band one week ago. I have been VERY happy with it and am already seeing some change. Hopefully, the clinician agrees tomorrow. I didn't know there were other kinds. "Foley, Molly" <mafoleyscualum> wrote: Orthomerica, makers of the STARband, have these specific instructions forcleaning the band:(http://www.orthomerica.com/products/cranial/faq_parents.htm):How do I clean Orthomerica Cranial Remolding Orthoses?The cranial orthoses manufactured by Orthomerica can all be cleaned with78-99% rubbing alcohol. Wet a soft cloth with the alcohol and vigorouslywipe out the entire inside of the orthosis once a day when you remove theorthosis for your baby's bath. This will help prevent bacteria from buildingup on the inner liner and will reduce the odor that is sometimes present.Make sure the alcohol is completely dry before placing the orthosis back onthe baby's head. If you live in a sunny climate, place the band in the sunafter cleaning it to help it dry. The baby's head should be washed dailywith a mild baby shampoo that will not hurt the eyes. Aveeno shampoo, or Teatree oil shampoo made by a company called can soothe some scalpirritations that can occasionally occur because of heat build-up andperspiration inside the orthosis.MollyCaliforniaNicolas, 16 months, tort & plagio, STARband 4/25/06-9/12/06, Graduate!, 4, 7-----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ]On Behalf Of kscud_2001Sent: 13 February 2007 11:54 AMPlagiocephaly Subject: Re: cleaning helmer/bandMy instructions with STARband are to clean daily with alcohol and then wipe down with water to remove any residue. Then on a weekely basis...scrub down with baby shampoo and that should reduce any sort of smells. So far, so good...> > >> > > what is the best way to keep band clean and reduce the smell?> Alcohol> > > doesn't seem to do much good. My son has always been very warmso > add> > > the helmet and it's so much worse.> > > > > > Becca> > > mom to Asher 5 mo Hanger band> > > Charlotte NC> > >> >>For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 That's kind of what I heard, Diane. We went with Cranial Technologies because that is who our ped. referred us to. I had no idea how popular banding was/is. I also had no idea that there were so many different options. I also tried to be proactive and NEVER thought that I would have a child with plagiocephaly. He had mild tightening of the right side neck muscles, moderate flattening on left...I never was told it was tort. After reading some of the different post, I am thankful that we were referred to CT's DOC band. So far, in one week's time I am already convinced that we made the right decision for our son. His head has already improved. Yes, we have friends and family praying for great results as well as my husband and I! Good luck to you too. Keep us posted. Phx, AZ son in DOC band "Diane M. Moreno" <dmm5172@...> wrote: , After reading all the posts on this board it seems like you chose the best. (DOC Band) I only say that because at Cranial Technologies that's all they specialize in. My son will be getting his this Monday coming up. I pray we get great results. Good Luck and keep us posted. Diane From: Angstead <lka_236 >Reply-Plagiocephaly To: Plagiocephaly Subject: helmetsDate: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:37:31 -0800 (PST) It sounds like there are a ton of different helmets out there. How did you know that the one you chose is best for your child? My son just got a DOC band one week ago. I have been VERY happy with it and am already seeing some change. Hopefully, the clinician agrees tomorrow. I didn't know there were other kinds. "Foley, Molly" <mafoleyscualum> wrote: Orthomerica, makers of the STARband, have these specific instructions forcleaning the band:(http://www.orthomerica.com/products/cranial/faq_parents.htm):How do I clean Orthomerica Cranial Remolding Orthoses?The cranial orthoses manufactured by Orthomerica can all be cleaned with78-99% rubbing alcohol. Wet a soft cloth with the alcohol and vigorouslywipe out the entire inside of the orthosis once a day when you remove theorthosis for your baby's bath. This will help prevent bacteria from buildingup on the inner liner and will reduce the odor that is sometimes present.Make sure the alcohol is completely dry before placing the orthosis back onthe baby's head. If you live in a sunny climate, place the band in the sunafter cleaning it to help it dry. The baby's head should be washed dailywith a mild baby shampoo that will not hurt the eyes. Aveeno shampoo, or Teatree oil shampoo made by a company called can soothe some scalpirritations that can occasionally occur because of heat build-up andperspiration inside the orthosis.MollyCaliforniaNicolas, 16 months, tort & plagio, STARband 4/25/06-9/12/06, Graduate!, 4, 7-----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ]On Behalf Of kscud_2001Sent: 13 February 2007 11:54 AMPlagiocephaly Subject: Re: cleaning helmer/bandMy instructions with STARband are to clean daily with alcohol and then wipe down with water to remove any residue. Then on a weekely basis...scrub down with baby shampoo and that should reduce any sort of smells. So far, so good...> > >> > > what is the best way to keep band clean and reduce the smell?> Alcohol> > > doesn't seem to do much good. My son has always been very warmso > add> > > the helmet and it's so much worse.> > > > > > Becca> > > mom to Asher 5 mo Hanger band> > > Charlotte NC> > >> >>For more plagio info, go to www.plagiocephaly.org/support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 That's kind of what I heard, Diane. We went with Cranial Technologies because that is who our ped. referred us to. I had no idea how popular banding was/is. I also had no idea that there were so many different options. I also tried to be proactive and NEVER thought that I would have a child with plagiocephaly. He had mild tightening of the right side neck muscles, moderate flattening on left...I never was told it was tort. After reading some of the different post, I am thankful that we were referred to CT's DOC band. So far, in one week's time I am already convinced that we made the right decision for our son. His head has already improved. Yes, we have friends and family praying for great results as well as my husband and I! Good luck to you too. Keep us posted. Phx, AZ son in DOC band "Diane M. Moreno" <dmm5172@...> wrote: , After reading all the posts on this board it seems like you chose the best. (DOC Band) I only say that because at Cranial Technologies that's all they specialize in. My son will be getting his this Monday coming up. I pray we get great results. Good Luck and keep us posted. Diane From: Angstead <lka_236 >Reply-Plagiocephaly To: Plagiocephaly Subject: helmetsDate: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:37:31 -0800 (PST) It sounds like there are a ton of different helmets out there. How did you know that the one you chose is best for your child? My son just got a DOC band one week ago. I have been VERY happy with it and am already seeing some change. Hopefully, the clinician agrees tomorrow. I didn't know there were other kinds. "Foley, Molly" <mafoleyscualum> wrote: Orthomerica, makers of the STARband, have these specific instructions forcleaning the band:(http://www.orthomerica.com/products/cranial/faq_parents.htm):How do I clean Orthomerica Cranial Remolding Orthoses?The cranial orthoses manufactured by Orthomerica can all be cleaned with78-99% rubbing alcohol. Wet a soft cloth with the alcohol and vigorouslywipe out the entire inside of the orthosis once a day when you remove theorthosis for your baby's bath. This will help prevent bacteria from buildingup on the inner liner and will reduce the odor that is sometimes present.Make sure the alcohol is completely dry before placing the orthosis back onthe baby's head. If you live in a sunny climate, place the band in the sunafter cleaning it to help it dry. The baby's head should be washed dailywith a mild baby shampoo that will not hurt the eyes. Aveeno shampoo, or Teatree oil shampoo made by a company called can soothe some scalpirritations that can occasionally occur because of heat build-up andperspiration inside the orthosis.MollyCaliforniaNicolas, 16 months, tort & plagio, STARband 4/25/06-9/12/06, Graduate!, 4, 7-----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ]On Behalf Of kscud_2001Sent: 13 February 2007 11:54 AMPlagiocephaly Subject: Re: cleaning helmer/bandMy instructions with STARband are to clean daily with alcohol and then wipe down with water to remove any residue. Then on a weekely basis...scrub down with baby shampoo and that should reduce any sort of smells. So far, so good...> > >> > > what is the best way to keep band clean and reduce the smell?> Alcohol> > > doesn't seem to do much good. My son has always been very warmso > add> > > the helmet and it's so much worse.> > > > > > Becca> > > mom to Asher 5 mo Hanger band> > > Charlotte NC> > >> >>For more plagio info, go to www.plagiocephaly.org/support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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