Re: Should we change bands--Please Advise!

[Guest guest]

Hi Debbie,

Welcome to the group. I'm sorry I alarmed you. The STARband is a good

product, IF it's used in the hands of an experienced orthotist. We

have had way more then one parent in this group use a STARband, have

an ortho without experience and everytime it's been a disaster. We've

had babies head become worse due to ill fitting STARbands.

I've heard only good things about the Mayo helmet which if I'm not

mistaken is of a passive design. Passive helmets sit on the baby's

head and eventually the baby's head will grow into the shape of the

helmet, round. They rely totally on growth. DOCbands and STARbands

are active. Active means the bands redirect the growth of the head

through gentle pressure not felt by the baby. As long as the ortho

your using has experience with Active bands, you should be ok!

I'm sure someone has already told you we have a list of questions to

ask a potential orthotist. Please keep us posted.

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