Re: Helmet Issues in Seattle...Kathy

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Kathy,

No, I have not had any problems with swelling at all. I know a few

other members have had issues with swelling, but that is usually

around the eyes, not the whole head.

As for the STARband being available, they are both manufactured by

the same company, so they both should be available. I would ask your

orthotist about them when you call, and also ask if there was a

particular reason why your orthotist chose the Clarren vs. a STARband

to begin with. Since I am in Michigan, it is almost lunch time, and

I forgot you are in Seattle and it is a little earlier there. LOL

Feel free to email me directly if you have any questions!

> > Hi all...I live in the Seattle area and just picked up the helmet

> > for my son on Friday (from Children's Hospital). We have already

> > had some issues. It is a solid helmet...looks like and old

> > fashioned football helmet...the top of my son's head it quite a

bit

> > wider than the rest so getting the helmet on was difficult the

one

> > time I did it (yesterday for a bath). Today when we took it off

it

> > felt quite a bit tighter and we could NOT get it back on. Has

> > anyone had this problem? The helmet is made of a white plastic

> with

> > a VERY thin layer of styrofoam and has a chin strap. The helmet

> > covers the entire head and ears with minimal holes for

ventilation

> > and hearing.

> >

> > Does anyone have a helmet like this and has anyone had these

> > problems? The DOC band is not available in this state.

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