Re: (Tampa) got his Starband!

[Guest guest]

Kim,

My fingers are crossed for you! Please keep us posted and it does get

easier. I can't wait to see the pictures.

> (9 mos.) got his Starband yesterday. The first time the

> orthotist put it on his head he cried and I gasped. I guess I

> wasn't prepared for how it would fit before being adjusted. It

came

> down to his eyes, his poor round cheeks were squished, and his ears

> were smushed (yes, that's the technical term). She adjusted it

> several times and it looks and fits much better. Yesterday felt

> more like it was 2 days long. Today he's wearing it 1 hour on, 1

> hour off except for naps. Each time I've put it on so far, he

cries

> but then seems to get used to it. Please keep your fingers crossed

> that he'll adapt quickly...and that my anxiety subsides. I will get

> pictures posted, just can't say when.

>

> Kim

> mom of and Ethan, 9 months

[Guest guest]

Aw Kim!

I hope things get easier & Ethan gets happier! Some babies take a

bit longer to adjust than others. Keep us posted & post some

pics GOOD LUCK!

Debbie

> --- In Plagiocephaly , " krlang1 " <krlang1@y...>

wrote:

> > (9 mos.) got his Starband yesterday. The first time the

> > orthotist put it on his head he cried and I gasped. I guess I

> > wasn't prepared for how it would fit before being adjusted. It

> came

> > down to his eyes, his poor round cheeks were squished, and his

ears

> > were smushed (yes, that's the technical term). She adjusted it

> > several times and it looks and fits much better. Yesterday felt

> > more like it was 2 days long. Today he's wearing it 1 hour on,

1

> > hour off except for naps. Each time I've put it on so far, he

> cries

> > but then seems to get used to it. Please keep your fingers

crossed

> > that he'll adapt quickly...and that my anxiety subsides. I will

get

> > pictures posted, just can't say when.

> >

> > Kim

> > mom of and Ethan, 9 months

[Guest guest]

Kim,

My now 8 month old son, Christian, got his Starband when he was 6.5

months old. The first week was a little rough, but he is doing GREAT

now. The first night that he had to sleep with it did NOT go well,

but we worked on different sleeping positions with him until he found

one he liked (which happened to be on his tummy!) and he nows sleeps

like a trooper. I can tell you that the first week or so were a

tough transition for all of us here, but now it seems like that

darned helmet has been a part of our life forever.

Lori (Clearwater, FL!!!)

Mom to Starbanded Christian (2/17), 8 months and

Dominick, 3 1/2 years

> (9 mos.) got his Starband yesterday. The first time the

> orthotist put it on his head he cried and I gasped. I guess I

> wasn't prepared for how it would fit before being adjusted. It

came

> down to his eyes, his poor round cheeks were squished, and his ears

> were smushed (yes, that's the technical term). She adjusted it

> several times and it looks and fits much better. Yesterday felt

> more like it was 2 days long. Today he's wearing it 1 hour on, 1

> hour off except for naps. Each time I've put it on so far, he

cries

> but then seems to get used to it. Please keep your fingers crossed

> that he'll adapt quickly...and that my anxiety subsides. I will get

> pictures posted, just can't say when.

>

> Kim

> mom of and Ethan, 9 months

[Guest guest]

Kim,

I know that initial fit must have been a sight! I'm relieved that

the few adjustments the orthotist made were a big improvement. It's

not uncommon in the first week or so to need several adjustments, so

contact your orthotist if you have any fit concerns over the next

few days! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that settles in

with the band wear!

Take care,

Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)

> (9 mos.) got his Starband yesterday. The first time the

> orthotist put it on his head he cried and I gasped. I guess I

> wasn't prepared for how it would fit before being adjusted. It

came

> down to his eyes, his poor round cheeks were squished, and his

ears

> were smushed (yes, that's the technical term). She adjusted it

> several times and it looks and fits much better. Yesterday felt

> more like it was 2 days long. Today he's wearing it 1 hour on, 1

> hour off except for naps. Each time I've put it on so far, he

cries

> but then seems to get used to it. Please keep your fingers

crossed

> that he'll adapt quickly...and that my anxiety subsides. I will

get

> pictures posted, just can't say when.

>

> Kim

> mom of and Ethan, 9 months