Guest guest Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Hi , The fitting went okay. He was pretty good, didn't really mind the helmet until today. In fact he took a nap in it yesterday (only wore it for 2 hrs. yesterday) Today however is a different story. He cried the whole time he had it on this morning (1 hour and a half, I couldn't make it the whole two hours) and of course I am wondering how in the world we are going to do this twenty-three hours a day. Then I worry is he crying because it's too tight or it hurts or just because he's not use to it. I know you all say that it will get easier. It's just so tough right now. Thanks for asking though, it helps to talk with others who have been through it. Tris --- In Plagiocephaly , " " <julie.kenyon@s...> wrote: > Hi Tris, > > How did the fitting go yesterday? If you are a bit overwhelmed > right now, just know that the first week is the hardest! The band > gets easier to put on with practice, and you will adjust to seeing > your baby with the band on. > > Please send us an update when you can! > > - mom to Aidan > STARband 08/26/03 12/19/03 > GR MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Tris, When you took the band off this morning, after the hour and half, were there any red spots? It may need an adjustment or two. It is so normal to have a couple of adjustments in the first week, or two. I saw your post about the alcohol so I will answer that here as well. The reason why it is recommended to use the 90% alcohol is that % has a lower percent of water, and more alcohol. The bands should not get any wetter than do with perspiration. I have heard of ortho's saying to clean them with baby shampoo, but the majority of orthos (for every brand of helmet or band) say to clean them with nothing but alcohol, and then to let them dry thoroughly before putting htem back on. I have used regular rubbing alcohol when I had run out of the 91%, but that was just for a couple of days and I made sure that it was really dry before I popped it back on Aidan's head. It really does get easier. But don't hesitate to call the ortho's office if your son is still really fussy with the band on. My son still fusses for about5 seconds every time I put it on. He hates having me hold him still, even for a second! Post away with any concern or question that you have. > > Hi Tris, > > > > How did the fitting go yesterday? If you are a bit overwhelmed > > right now, just know that the first week is the hardest! The band > > gets easier to put on with practice, and you will adjust to seeing > > your baby with the band on. > > > > Please send us an update when you can! > > > > - mom to Aidan > > STARband 08/26/03 12/19/03 > > GR MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 , Yes there were red spots on both of his cheeks when I took of the band and there still is a red spot on one of his cheeks and it has been off for over an hour. Do you think I should call the ortho? The problem is that the ortho is only in my town every other week. He works in another state as well but he is here this week and I could go back to him this week if I need to. Thanks Tris- -- In Plagiocephaly , " " <julie.kenyon@s...> wrote: > Tris, > > When you took the band off this morning, after the hour and half, > were there any red spots? It may need an adjustment or two. It is > so normal to have a couple of adjustments in the first week, or > two. > > I saw your post about the alcohol so I will answer that here as well. > The reason why it is recommended to use the 90% alcohol is that % > has a lower percent of water, and more alcohol. The bands should > not get any wetter than do with perspiration. I have heard of > ortho's saying to clean them with baby shampoo, but the majority of > orthos (for every brand of helmet or band) say to clean them with > nothing but alcohol, and then to let them dry thoroughly before > putting htem back on. I have used regular rubbing alcohol when I > had run out of the 91%, but that was just for a couple of days and I > made sure that it was really dry before I popped it back on Aidan's > head. > > It really does get easier. But don't hesitate to call the ortho's > office if your son is still really fussy with the band on. My son > still fusses for about5 seconds every time I put it on. He hates > having me hold him still, even for a second! > > Post away with any concern or question that you have. > > > > > > > Hi Tris, > > > > > > How did the fitting go yesterday? If you are a bit overwhelmed > > > right now, just know that the first week is the hardest! The > band > > > gets easier to put on with practice, and you will adjust to > seeing > > > your baby with the band on. > > > > > > Please send us an update when you can! > > > > > > - mom to Aidan > > > STARband 08/26/03 12/19/03 > > > GR MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 Tris, You need to call that ortho and get in before he leaves the area. Any red spot that lasts more than an hour is cause for an adjustment. If the band does not fit well, it can cause more harm than good. I don't want to alarm you, but make sure that you get in for an adjustment soon. Between the red spots and a fussy baby, I would be 100% certain that the band needs adjusting. > > > > Hi Tris, > > > > > > > > How did the fitting go yesterday? If you are a bit overwhelmed > > > > right now, just know that the first week is the hardest! The > > band > > > > gets easier to put on with practice, and you will adjust to > > seeing > > > > your baby with the band on. > > > > > > > > Please send us an update when you can! > > > > > > > > - mom to Aidan > > > > STARband 08/26/03 12/19/03 > > > > GR MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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