Re: Proper Positioning of DOC Band?

[Guest guest]

My son's DOC band also seems to move and the point is never in the

same place (9 weeks banded so far). I've mentioned it to the CT

office but they always say it's because of the shaved areas allowing

for growth. It get frustrating, I always want to move it around

especially when he is sleeping.

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

wrote:

> Hi all:

>

> I've already discussed my tummy sleeping and red spot concerns,

and

> this group has been great about responding - its helped so much.

>

> My latest concern is about whether I have the helment on exactly

> right. Of course I'll have her PTs show me again when I go, and I

> don't think you can get it too wrong. However, has anyone else

> wondered why it doesn't seem to go on the same way each time (the

> point on the front of the band doesn't always line up in the exact

> same place). Her red spots have moved today obviously because the

> band isn't in the same place all the time. She's slept in it

today,

> could it be moving then? Is it okay as long as there isn't skin

> breakdown? I've checked to make sure it doesn't move when I touch

> it.

>

> I'm posting some pictures today. I've enjoyed looking at the

other

> plagio kids!

>

> , Little Miss 's Mom, 5ths old today

[Guest guest]

Hi,

In the beginning of treatment the bands are made a little bit big to

allow room for growth. The shifting you're talking about is normal.

Once grows some the shifting will ease up.

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

wrote:

> Hi all:

>

> I've already discussed my tummy sleeping and red spot concerns, and

> this group has been great about responding - its helped so much.

>

> My latest concern is about whether I have the helment on exactly

> right. Of course I'll have her PTs show me again when I go, and I

> don't think you can get it too wrong. However, has anyone else

> wondered why it doesn't seem to go on the same way each time (the

> point on the front of the band doesn't always line up in the exact

> same place). Her red spots have moved today obviously because the

> band isn't in the same place all the time. She's slept in it

today,

> could it be moving then? Is it okay as long as there isn't skin

> breakdown? I've checked to make sure it doesn't move when I touch

> it.

>

> I'm posting some pictures today. I've enjoyed looking at the other

> plagio kids!

>

> , Little Miss 's Mom, 5ths old today

[Guest guest]

,

I agree with . Shifting is normal. If it's moving more than a

1/2-1 " that would be questionable (bring that up with the ortho at

the next appointment - if it's causing bad red spots bring it up

before). Moving while sleeping is very common especially in the

beginning. na's did that all the time. I probably asked at

every check if it was ok. There has to be room for growth so there

is always some wiggle room. If it's really bothering you take it

off and re-adjust. You doing good checking the red spots for skin

breakdown. As long as the spots are disappearing before one hour

all should be fine.

mom to na

DOC Grad

> > Hi all:

> >

> > I've already discussed my tummy sleeping and red spot concerns,

and

> > this group has been great about responding - its helped so

much.

> >

> > My latest concern is about whether I have the helment on exactly

> > right. Of course I'll have her PTs show me again when I go, and

I

> > don't think you can get it too wrong. However, has anyone else

> > wondered why it doesn't seem to go on the same way each time

(the

> > point on the front of the band doesn't always line up in the

exact

> > same place). Her red spots have moved today obviously because

the

> > band isn't in the same place all the time. She's slept in it

> today,

> > could it be moving then? Is it okay as long as there isn't skin

> > breakdown? I've checked to make sure it doesn't move when I

touch

> > it.

> >

> > I'm posting some pictures today. I've enjoyed looking at the

other

> > plagio kids!

> >

> > , Little Miss 's Mom, 5ths old today

[Guest guest]

Hello

I think what you are going through is a common worry. I asked the

doc the same ?. Am I putting it on right / does it sit right. He

told me that when I put the band on Willow to slightly open it up,

and just let it sit on top of her head. The band has a funny way of

falling into place. I'm sure you are doing a great job, and the band

sits ok. Redspots should fade within an hr, and if they don't than

an adjustment might be needed.

Sandy

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

wrote:

> Hi all:

>

> I've already discussed my tummy sleeping and red spot concerns, and

> this group has been great about responding - its helped so much.

>

> My latest concern is about whether I have the helment on exactly

> right. Of course I'll have her PTs show me again when I go, and I

> don't think you can get it too wrong. However, has anyone else

> wondered why it doesn't seem to go on the same way each time (the

> point on the front of the band doesn't always line up in the exact

> same place). Her red spots have moved today obviously because the

> band isn't in the same place all the time. She's slept in it

today,

> could it be moving then? Is it okay as long as there isn't skin

> breakdown? I've checked to make sure it doesn't move when I touch

> it.

>

> I'm posting some pictures today. I've enjoyed looking at the other

> plagio kids!

>

> , Little Miss 's Mom, 5ths old today

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Like the others told you, this is very common, especially in the

beginning of treatment. If you check out my daughter's plagio kid

album (Hannah , there is a photo called " Gap in band " which shows

this well. The helmet is made to a rounded version of your child's

head, so it basically comes into contact w/the head only on those

bulging areas. In a severe case like my Hannah was, the band

literally teetered between that back left and front right spot. You

can see the huge gap she had where her flat spot was. You can see

that it still worked great in that progress picture! The more

longer she had it and more she filled in the less the band teetered

and shifted like that. Hope that makes sense! When you put it on

just try to do the best you can w/lining up the ear holes and

putting the point in the center.

, mom to Hannah, DOCgrad tomorrow!

Cape Cod, Ma

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

wrote:

> Hi all:

>

> I've already discussed my tummy sleeping and red spot concerns,

and

> this group has been great about responding - its helped so much.

>

> My latest concern is about whether I have the helment on exactly

> right. Of course I'll have her PTs show me again when I go, and I

> don't think you can get it too wrong. However, has anyone else

> wondered why it doesn't seem to go on the same way each time (the

> point on the front of the band doesn't always line up in the exact

> same place). Her red spots have moved today obviously because the

> band isn't in the same place all the time. She's slept in it

today,

> could it be moving then? Is it okay as long as there isn't skin

> breakdown? I've checked to make sure it doesn't move when I touch

> it.

>

> I'm posting some pictures today. I've enjoyed looking at the

other

> plagio kids!

>

> , Little Miss 's Mom, 5ths old today