Re: thanks! / Amy

[Guest guest]

Sorry to butt in here but felt I had to! Amy, I contacted someone at

Cranial Tech and asked them if they started telling parents that they

can use baking soda to clean the bands. They said ABSOLUTELY NOT! Are

you sure your baby is in a DOCband? They also said that they don't

have anyone who is going on vacation b/c their wife is going to have

a baby. What is the address of the clinic you are using. This has

struck me as very odd.

> > > 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

> > >

> > >