Guest guest Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Lori i agree with Dustie the band should not be that tight. It sounds like it may need an adjustment. Did he have a growth spurt between casting and fitting? Angie and Jenna(STARband grad 1/21/03) - In Plagiocephaly , " dustiejones " <dustiejones@y...> wrote: > Lori, the band should not be tight!! It should be applying gentle > pressure with the pressure points. How long is it taking for the > red spots to go away once you have removed the band? > > Dustie > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " mom2dc " <momtodom@e...> wrote: > > Hilly, I hope your experience is going better than mine so far. > > Christian is NOT a happy camper and has cried non-stop-- > hysterically-- > > the two times I have put the helmet on him so far. Let me tell > you, > > I am SO stressed. I met a couple at the orthotist this morning > when > > we were waiting for our appt., and they, too, said that their son > > took to the helmet quickly and never really gave it much thought. > So > > why is my child freaking out so much? It seems SO tight....is it > > suppose to be that way. I mean, REALLY tight. When I take it > off,he > > has red spots on the most pronounced areas of his head, and they > do > > go away within an hour. Gosh, I just hope it adjusts to it soon. > My > > heart is breaking for him. > > > > Lori in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Dustie, I'd say it is taking about a half hour for the red spots to go away. Maybe more.... I've had a hard day, so I'm not totally sure. There are definitely red spots in his 'bulging' areas. I definitely think there is a problem with the helmet as far as the cut out area for the face. It comes down really low and almost obscures his vision and it comes really tight on his cheeks. It does seem tight, but some of the bands I saw on the photo line seem tight also. I'm going to call the orthotist tomorrow and try to get in. I had the band on Christian again this afternoon for an hour. And, while he didn't scream the whole time, he still did a decent amount of crying and whimpering........not normal for him. Thanks, Lori > Lori, the band should not be tight!! It should be applying gentle > pressure with the pressure points. How long is it taking for the > red spots to go away once you have removed the band? > > Dustie > > --- In Plagiocephaly , " mom2dc " <momtodom@e...> wrote: > > Hilly, I hope your experience is going better than mine so far. > > Christian is NOT a happy camper and has cried non-stop-- > hysterically-- > > the two times I have put the helmet on him so far. Let me tell > you, > > I am SO stressed. I met a couple at the orthotist this morning > when > > we were waiting for our appt., and they, too, said that their son > > took to the helmet quickly and never really gave it much thought. > So > > why is my child freaking out so much? It seems SO tight....is it > > suppose to be that way. I mean, REALLY tight. When I take it > off,he > > has red spots on the most pronounced areas of his head, and they > do > > go away within an hour. Gosh, I just hope it adjusts to it soon. > My > > heart is breaking for him. > > > > Lori in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2004 Report Share Posted February 11, 2004 Lori, Just so you know...when they talk about the red spots fading, they mean completed gone, not just to light pink.... and /DOC/10-7-03 @10mos./PAmom2dc <momtodom@...> wrote: Dustie,I'd say it is taking about a half hour for the red spots to go away. Maybe more.... I've had a hard day, so I'm not totally sure. There are definitely red spots in his 'bulging' areas. I definitely think there is a problem with the helmet as far as the cut out area for the face. It comes down really low and almost obscures his vision and it comes really tight on his cheeks. It does seem tight, but some of the bands I saw on the photo line seem tight also. I'm going to call the orthotist tomorrow and try to get in. I had the band on Christian again this afternoon for an hour. And, while he didn't scream the whole time, he still did a decent amount of crying and whimpering........not normal for him.Thanks,Lori> > Hilly, I hope your experience is going better than mine so far. > > Christian is NOT a happy camper and has cried non-stop--> hysterically--> > the two times I have put the helmet on him so far. Let me tell > you, > > I am SO stressed. I met a couple at the orthotist this morning > when > > we were waiting for our appt., and they, too, said that their son > > took to the helmet quickly and never really gave it much thought. > So > > why is my child freaking out so much? It seems SO tight....is it > > suppose to be that way. I mean, REALLY tight. When I take it > off,he > > has red spots on the most pronounced areas of his head, and they > do > > go away within an hour. Gosh, I just hope it adjusts to it soon. > My > > heart is breaking for him.> > > > Lori in FLFor more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Lori, please let us know what the ortho says about this. These bands/helmets shouldn't obscure vision or hearing. It sounds as if the band needs to be adjusted. Let us know how it goes today. Dustie > > > Hilly, I hope your experience is going better than mine so far. > > > Christian is NOT a happy camper and has cried non-stop-- > > hysterically-- > > > the two times I have put the helmet on him so far. Let me tell > > you, > > > I am SO stressed. I met a couple at the orthotist this morning > > when > > > we were waiting for our appt., and they, too, said that their son > > > took to the helmet quickly and never really gave it much > thought. > > So > > > why is my child freaking out so much? It seems SO tight....is it > > > suppose to be that way. I mean, REALLY tight. When I take it > > off,he > > > has red spots on the most pronounced areas of his head, and they > > do > > > go away within an hour. Gosh, I just hope it adjusts to it > soon. > > My > > > heart is breaking for him. > > > > > > Lori in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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