Guest guest Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 hi Amy:) We used 91% alcohol on Abby's band. We first started with the 70% too but we found the 91% at the pharmacy so went w/that instead. I think I've actually heard about 99% alcohol but that has to be specifically asked the pharmacist for (but you do not need a rx). So maybe you could ask a pharmacist for that? I didn't know baking soda could be used inside a DOCband. Abby has been out of hers for a while now but I didn't know that was ok, but I suppose as long as your clinician told you that, it should be ok. Abby wore 2 diff. bands (first STAR then DOC) for about 8 mos total time. She sees old pictures of her in her bands and says " that me baby in my bike hat " , LOL she thinks it's a bicycle helmet LOL Debbie Abby's mom 3/1/00 DOCGrad 6/22/01 MI --- In Plagiocephaly , <ajhouston@s...> wrote: > Hello Debbie > > Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. I will check into it. > > I just got finished with applying some oil to 's head and then scrubbing the flakes off. I still had the head cleaning brush from the hospital. I got all the dead skin off. I was afraid to do this before. I was afraid it would irritate his skin and he wouldn't be able to wear his helmet. His skin is a bit pink but no open sores. I will let his head dry and clean his helmet. Then see how he looks tomorrow. I went ahead and still gave him his prescription medication. If it does clear up in the next few days, I may take him to the pediatrician and ask him about stopping the medication. I did notice did not start to scratch at his head when the helmet was off. I think this may make him feel so much better!! > > Did you get the 91% alcohol to clean the helmet. I checked my rubbing alcohol and it is 70%. I am also worried because my orthotist told me to clean the helmet with baking soda. I did that the other day. I hope it won't irritate 's skin. I am cleaning his helmet extra thoroughly today with the alcohol. I hope I can get all the baking soda off. > > I am so happy our Abby is doing so great!! How long did she wear her band or helmet?Sometimes I call ours a helmet but it is really a doc band. > > > Amy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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