Re: Helmet #2 -- we're back!

[Guest guest]

Kristi,

I am so glad helmets # 2 are working better for your boys! My son

also just got a second STARband, due to a crappy fit, and his second

band is so much better as well.

We did not paint our helmet, but I know that it can be done. I have

heard that there is a type of paint that is specifically made for

plastic. It is a spray paint, I think. I will check the archives

and send you any references that I can find.

Best of luck!

- mom to Aidan

STARband 08/26/03 and 12/19/03

Grand Rapids, MI

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Kristi " <jeffreysmith5@j...>

wrote:

> Here's a quick recap/update...I have 7 month old twin boys who both

> have Star bands. We received the first ones on Nov. 21, but they

> never fit right. The boys had a major growth spurt between casting

&

> fitting, and after 2 weeks of misery it was determined that new

> bands were needed. We got the new bands yesterday and they fit

> great. They are so easy to put on and remove and the boys are doing

> pretty good with them. It's only been 2 days, but things appear to

> be going significantly better! Just wanted to let everyone know we

> are back and hopefully on our Starband journey now!

>

> I'm sure my next question has been addressed numerous times, but I

> was wondering if anyone has completely painted their Starband (like

> one solid color)? If so, what kind of paint? Did you use any kind

of

> protectant over the paint? Any tips/tricks/hints? We are

considering

> a couple of different decorating options, but wondered about the

> paint job!

>

> Happy New Year!

>

> Kristi

> MO

[Guest guest]

-I am glad the fit is great. I knew ette would take good care

of you guys. Now off to rounding. Please keep us updated on their

progress. Happy New Year!

Angie and Jenna(STARband grad Missouri)

-- In Plagiocephaly , " Kristi " <jeffreysmith5@j...>

wrote:

> Here's a quick recap/update...I have 7 month old twin boys who

both

> have Star bands. We received the first ones on Nov. 21, but they

> never fit right. The boys had a major growth spurt between casting

&

> fitting, and after 2 weeks of misery it was determined that new

> bands were needed. We got the new bands yesterday and they fit

> great. They are so easy to put on and remove and the boys are

doing

> pretty good with them. It's only been 2 days, but things appear to

> be going significantly better! Just wanted to let everyone know we

> are back and hopefully on our Starband journey now!

>

> I'm sure my next question has been addressed numerous times, but I

> was wondering if anyone has completely painted their Starband

(like

> one solid color)? If so, what kind of paint? Did you use any kind

of

> protectant over the paint? Any tips/tricks/hints? We are

considering

> a couple of different decorating options, but wondered about the

> paint job!

>

> Happy New Year!

>

> Kristi

> MO

[Guest guest]

Hi Kristi,

Can't help with the paint, I'm terified of it, we used stickers but I

just wanted to say that I'm happy that things are on the right track

now! On to rounding! Keep us posted, Natasha

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Kristi " <jeffreysmith5@j...>

wrote:

> Here's a quick recap/update...I have 7 month old twin boys who both

> have Star bands. We received the first ones on Nov. 21, but they

> never fit right. The boys had a major growth spurt between casting

&

> fitting, and after 2 weeks of misery it was determined that new

> bands were needed. We got the new bands yesterday and they fit

> great. They are so easy to put on and remove and the boys are doing

> pretty good with them. It's only been 2 days, but things appear to

> be going significantly better! Just wanted to let everyone know we

> are back and hopefully on our Starband journey now!

>

> I'm sure my next question has been addressed numerous times, but I

> was wondering if anyone has completely painted their Starband (like

> one solid color)? If so, what kind of paint? Did you use any kind

of

> protectant over the paint? Any tips/tricks/hints? We are

considering

> a couple of different decorating options, but wondered about the

> paint job!

>

> Happy New Year!

>

> Kristi

> MO