Guest guest Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 didn't get his band until he was 16 months old. And there has been so much correction. It's not total, but pretty good for his age. He's had it for 4 1/2 months. He graduates in a week. I'm still debating whether to get another band or not, he's 20 months now, so anymore correction may not happen. But he sure got good correction in this band. So definately, do the band!!!!! I kick myself everyday for not pushing my dr. to refer us to Cranial Tech sooner. Deb and in NJ --- In Plagiocephaly , " chen_s2000 " <chenshu88@h...> wrote: > Hi All, > My daughter Carolyn is 12.5 months. She has mild plagio as diagnosed > by Dr. Her casting appointment is next Thursday. However, I'm still > debating on band or not everyday. I'm wondering how much correction > she can get if we put her on band at 13 months (that's when we can > get the band if we decide to do it now). Are there babies banded at > this age? Can you share some experience or advice? > > Thanks, > Chen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Hi Chen, My son was treated at Cranial Tech in CT. They are terrific and if they feel your child would benefit from banding then I would band if I were you. Can you tell us who the doctor is? Some of them tend to be very conservative. I found the craniofacial clinic at Yale to be good, but very conservative. We also saw a specialist in Boston and he thought that our son would benefit from banding. We did band (mild-moderate case) and saw great results. Your child is not too old to benefit, if the plagio is indeed mild then you will likely see good results in that you don't need a ton of correction. All the best, mark (dad to , DOCgrad 1/19) > Hi All, > My daughter Carolyn is 12.5 months. She has mild plagio as diagnosed > by Dr. Her casting appointment is next Thursday. However, I'm still > debating on band or not everyday. I'm wondering how much correction > she can get if we put her on band at 13 months (that's when we can > get the band if we decide to do it now). Are there babies banded at > this age? Can you share some experience or advice? > > Thanks, > Chen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Chen, I see you have already gotten some wonderful replies letting you know that correction is certainly possible in older babies Carolyn's age. I just wanted to post and welcome you to the group! Please let us know how her casting appointment goes, if you get a chance. Take care, Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy) --- In Plagiocephaly , " chen_s2000 " <chenshu88@h...> wrote: > Hi All, > My daughter Carolyn is 12.5 months. She has mild plagio as diagnosed > by Dr. Her casting appointment is next Thursday. However, I'm still > debating on band or not everyday. I'm wondering how much correction > she can get if we put her on band at 13 months (that's when we can > get the band if we decide to do it now). Are there babies banded at > this age? Can you share some experience or advice? > > Thanks, > Chen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Hi Chen, I just wanted to welcome you and add to what everyone else said about it being very possible to get some good results in an active band at your daughter's age. The pictures in our DOCband B & A folder of the 19.5 month old is the best proof! My daughter got her third DOCband at 15 mos and still saw correction as well. Good luck with Carolyn! , mom to Hannah, DOCgrad Cape Cod, Ma --- In Plagiocephaly , " chen_s2000 " <chenshu88@h...> wrote: > Hi All, > My daughter Carolyn is 12.5 months. She has mild plagio as diagnosed > by Dr. Her casting appointment is next Thursday. However, I'm still > debating on band or not everyday. I'm wondering how much correction > she can get if we put her on band at 13 months (that's when we can > get the band if we decide to do it now). Are there babies banded at > this age? Can you share some experience or advice? > > Thanks, > Chen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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