Re: New mom to group, need advice re: type of band

[Guest guest]

Hi Deana,

Welcome to the group. Both bands are good. The main difference

between the 2 is with the STARband you have to really interview the

potential orthotist. Not all orthotists who treat plagio babies w/the

STARband have experience. These bands in the wrong, inexperienced

hands can and do cause more harm. Experience is KEY and a MUST. With

the DOCband you know you're getting an orhotist with plenty of

experience in treating babies with plagiocephaly it's all they do. In

the files section is a chart comparing the 2 bands. Please let us

know what you decide. Good luck making your decision.

> Hi,

> My son is 7 months old and we have just gotten a referral for

> a CT scan and to a pediatric neurosurgeon. I'm positive my son will

> be diagnosed with brachycephaly and will need a helmet. We live in

> Simpsonville, SC and I was wondering if anyone had knowledge about

> the best helmet provider in the area. We have researched the

> Starband and DOC band and are unsure which is better also. Any

> advice would be wonderful as we are so unsure of this whole process

> and worried about making the right decision. Thanks. Deana

[Guest guest]

Thanks for replying so quickly. Are you familiar with the

starscanner for the starband? Is it more accurate and does it

require less expertise by the orthotist?

[Guest guest]

Deana,

From what I understand the most accurate way to get the shape of a

baby's head is through traditional casting. It doesn't matter if the

STARscanner is used, if the orhto doesn't have experience your baby

won't be in good hands. Experience is a must, I can't stess that

enough. We have had more than one, more than 5 members whose babies

plagio got worse or lost precious correction time due to an ill

fitting STARband due to an inexperienced ortho. Don't get me wrong in

the RIGHT hands the STARband is a great product.

> Thanks for replying so quickly. Are you familiar with the

> starscanner for the starband? Is it more accurate and does it

> require less expertise by the orthotist?

[Guest guest]

Hi Deana,

Welcome to the group! I see and Christie alreay explained the

differnce between the DOC and STARbands, so I won't repeat it! When

is your appt? Good luck with your decision. I was in your shoes

last year at this time too and know it isn't an easy decision!

, mom to Hannah (15 mos), DOCband #3 3/30

Cape Cod, Ma

> Hi,

> My son is 7 months old and we have just gotten a referral

for

> a CT scan and to a pediatric neurosurgeon. I'm positive my son

will

> be diagnosed with brachycephaly and will need a helmet. We live in

> Simpsonville, SC and I was wondering if anyone had knowledge about

> the best helmet provider in the area. We have researched the

> Starband and DOC band and are unsure which is better also. Any

> advice would be wonderful as we are so unsure of this whole

process

> and worried about making the right decision. Thanks. Deana