Guest guest Posted October 25, 2002 Report Share Posted October 25, 2002 I don't have any photos to share as of yet, but I should have some shortly. We are using a Ballert Helmet. Thanks, Ray > > I apologize that I have not gotten back to anyone about the Ballert > Helmet. > > I have been so swamped for the past couple of weeks. > > > > is doing fantastic. I can't believe that we have had no > problems > > whatsoever. Because of his age (10 months) the Dr was concerned > that he > > would really fuss. We got the helmet on Wednesday 10/2 and I think > he has > > only touched it once. As soon as he realized that he couldn't pull > it off, > > it was almost like he shrugged his shoulders and went on his way. > He slept > > in it for both of his naps on Thursday with no problems, so on > Friday night > > we put him to bed for the night with the helmet on and figured that > if we > > needed to, we could always go in and take it off. usually > sleeps > > through the night for about 11 hours, but that 1st night, he slept > for almost > > 13. We couldn't believe it. He has been wearing it ever since for > about 23 > > hours a day and we have had no problems. > > > > The Dr wanted to see him on Monday 10/7 so that he could check the > fit and to > > make sure that there were no problems. The Dr said that he has > never seen > > such improvement in such a short period of time (5 days)! I will > be honest > > with you, I have been skeptical of this process the whole time, but > once I > > saw the pictures, I couldn't believe my eyes. 's plagio was > considered > > moderate. In the initial photo (pre-helmet) you not only see the > flat spot, > > but his facial asymmetry is visible. In the photo (5 days post > helmet) there > > is very little flat spot and you can barely notice any asymmetry. I > don't > > understand how anything can begin working so quickly, but I am > absolutely > > amazed. He had to make an adjustment already because his head is > rounding > > out already. > > > > We actually had to call the Dr yesterday to see if we can bring him > in next > > week because it seems like we may need to have to make another > adjustment. > > > > Thank you very much for your thoughts. I really do appreciate your > help and > > advice on this. It really made the whole process a lot easier. > Sorry again > > for not keeping in touch. > > > > > > Ray > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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