Re: new to group- not adjusting well

[Guest guest]

,

Does he have any really red spots? Perhaps the helmet needs an

adjustment? was 5 mos old when she got her DOCband, and we

never really had any issues (other than some red spots that we needed

adjustments on). The problem many of have faced though (myself

included) is that many of our little ones begin teething while

adjusting to the band - just more crankiness to add to the mix. Hang

in there!!

Kerri from NY

's mom (DOCgrad)

--- In Plagiocephaly , " cprete26 " <cprete26@a...>

wrote:

> Hello all,

>

> My 6 month old son got the starband helmet on Thursday and I had my

> first breakdown today. We are still in the adjusting period and he

> is not too thrilled about it. (AJ)is normally such a happy,

> content little boy and now he is so fussy. He is fine with the

> helmet if he is upright. We have tried to put him on the floor

with

> it and he just cries. I feel so badly because he was just starting

> to do so well with his rolling. I just hope he adjusts soon. Has

> anyone had a child who did not adjust well?

>

> Thanks for listening.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I would definitely talk to your orthotist. They should be able to check the fit and see if any adjustments are necessary which may help make Aj more comfortable.

And Kerri brings up a good point with teething....Check for any new teeth as this can definitely cause some discomfort and sleepless nights.

/DOC/10-7-03 @10mos./PA

shannon152000 <wolfekm@...> wrote:

,Does he have any really red spots? Perhaps the helmet needs an adjustment? was 5 mos old when she got her DOCband, and we never really had any issues (other than some red spots that we needed adjustments on). The problem many of have faced though (myself included) is that many of our little ones begin teething while adjusting to the band - just more crankiness to add to the mix. Hang in there!!Kerri from NY's mom (DOCgrad)> Hello all,> > My 6 month old son got the starband helmet on Thursday and I had my > first breakdown today. We are still in the adjusting period and he > is not too thrilled about it. (AJ)is normally such a happy, > content

little boy and now he is so fussy. He is fine with the > helmet if he is upright. We have tried to put him on the floor with > it and he just cries. I feel so badly because he was just starting > to do so well with his rolling. I just hope he adjusts soon. Has > anyone had a child who did not adjust well?> > Thanks for listening. > For more plagio info

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome to the group. I'm so sorry to hear that AJ isn't adjusting so

well. It could be b/c his band needs to be adjusted, that is very

common in the beginning of treatment. Is his band leaving any red

marks that don't fade within the hour off? Can you post pics of AJ in

his band?

--- In Plagiocephaly , " cprete26 " <cprete26@a...>

wrote:

> Hello all,

>

> My 6 month old son got the starband helmet on Thursday and I had my

> first breakdown today. We are still in the adjusting period and he

> is not too thrilled about it. (AJ)is normally such a happy,

> content little boy and now he is so fussy. He is fine with the

> helmet if he is upright. We have tried to put him on the floor

with

> it and he just cries. I feel so badly because he was just starting

> to do so well with his rolling. I just hope he adjusts soon. Has

> anyone had a child who did not adjust well?

>

> Thanks for listening.

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/31/2004 7:51:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, wolfekm@... writes:

Does he have any really red spots? Perhaps the helmet needs an

adjustment?

No, it actually fits well. He seems a little better today. I guess it's a process. Thanks for your support.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am sorry to hear that your son does not seem to be adjusting to

his STARband quickly. Most babies do adjust very quickly. Does the

band seem to fit OK? I have heard here that most adjustment to the

band issues are resolved with an adjustment to the band. Has your

son had any red spots, or any odd shifting of the band? I would

also call your orthotist on Monday morning with your concerns about

AJ's fussiness. My son was banded at 7 months, and the only time it

really " bothered " him was when I was struggling to put it on. I

think I grew 10 thumbs that first week.

Please keep us posted on AG's progress, and feel free to ask as many

questions as you need!

- mom to Aidan

STARband 08/26/03 12/19/03

GR Mi

--- In Plagiocephaly , " cprete26 " <cprete26@a...>

wrote:

> Hello all,

>

> My 6 month old son got the starband helmet on Thursday and I had

my

> first breakdown today. We are still in the adjusting period and

he

> is not too thrilled about it. (AJ)is normally such a

happy,

> content little boy and now he is so fussy. He is fine with the

> helmet if he is upright. We have tried to put him on the floor

with

> it and he just cries. I feel so badly because he was just

starting

> to do so well with his rolling. I just hope he adjusts soon. Has

> anyone had a child who did not adjust well?

>

> Thanks for listening.

>