Guest guest Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Hi, I use 's cornstarch baby powder in 's helmet and it helps the smell and helps it not rub her skin. adorable 's mom(8 mos old today) Natick, Ma > > I took off s Helmet today and it stank to high heavan. I > cleaned it as best I could with alcohol, but the stench is still > there. > > Can I use Baby powder on his head and/or inside the helmet to help > mask the smell? > > Amy - mom to banded 10/13/04 > Methuen, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 Hi Amy! I have read about other parents cleaning the helmet with 91% alcohol or higher; what percentage alcohol have you been using? A higher percentage alcohol may help with the odor, as well as using a toothbrush or maybe a rough washcloth to clean the inside of the band (if the links are more than one line long, you'll need to copy and paste the entire link to your address bar to get directed correctly): First-Aid Product.com's 99% Rubbing Alcohol for Cleaning Purchase 99% rubbing alcohol online here for cleaning your helmet or band. Please follow all helmet/band cleaning instructions provided by your orthotist for your specific helmet/band! http://www.first-aid-product.com/industrial/isopropyl-alcohol.htm Also, depending on the type of band your baby has, and your ortho's directions regarding it, you may be able to try some Zeasorb powder to help absorb some moisture on the head to help with odor: Zeasorb Super Absorbent Powder Absorbs excess perspiration, For use whenever removal of excess moisture is desired, Soothes athlete's foot, chafing, heat rash and diaper rash. This is the Regular Zeasorb, with the maroon writing on the bottle. Use this product ONLY with the recommendation of your orthotist for your specific helmet or band (this product may not be compatible with your specific helmet/band.) http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp? pid=10840 & catid=10 & brand=8966 & trx=PLST-0- BRAND & trxp1=10 & trxp2=10840 & trxp3=1 & trxp4=0 & btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND In addition, if you aren't using one already, some very fragrant shampoos are known to help with odor; I have read posts where other parents lathered up their baby's head in the bath and let the suds sit there throughout the bath and then rinse out at the end of the bath: L'Oréal Kids shampoos These fragrant shampoos are often recommended by parents battling helmet and band " odor. " L'Oreal Kids shampoos come in different fragrances such as Cool Melon, Pineapple Flash, Orange Mango, Blueberry, Strawberry, Splash of Orange, Tropical Punch, Fruity Apricot, Banana-Melon, Watermelon, and Cherry Almond. http://www.lorealkids.com/products/shampoos.html Sometimes using a bath brush on the scalp at bathtime may help, too: The First Years Comfort Care All-In-One Bathing Brush Use the sponge and built-in dispenser to clean baby's body; then use the brush to care for baby's scalp. Hospital-quality bristles are ideal for treating cradle cap! http://www.thefirstyears.com/products/product.asp?pValue=4296 Good luck with your efforts, and take care, Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy) > > I took off s Helmet today and it stank to high heavan. I > cleaned it as best I could with alcohol, but the stench is still > there. > > Can I use Baby powder on his head and/or inside the helmet to help > mask the smell? > > Amy - mom to banded 10/13/04 > Methuen, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2004 Report Share Posted October 28, 2004 -Hi Amy, I think baby powder is not a good idea because it might lead to a skin irritation.I clean my son's helmet with alcohol and I put it in front of the electric fan just to " air it out " .A member of the group suggested Loreal strawberry shampoo,so far it works,my son's head smells good.Good Luck. Imelda NJ DOC band 8/20 -- In Plagiocephaly , " Amy Parenteau " <kaparent@c...> wrote: > > I took off s Helmet today and it stank to high heavan. I > cleaned it as best I could with alcohol, but the stench is still > there. > > Can I use Baby powder on his head and/or inside the helmet to help > mask the smell? > > Amy - mom to banded 10/13/04 > Methuen, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hi Amy. Gotta love the smelly band! We fill a small plastic pump hairspray bottle with 90% rubbing alcohol, spray the inside of the helmet, and then wipe it with small terry cloth towels that we bought at target. Our son sweats just looking at the band. Plagiodad > > > > I took off s Helmet today and it stank to high heavan. I > > cleaned it as best I could with alcohol, but the stench is still > > there. > > > > Can I use Baby powder on his head and/or inside the helmet to help > > mask the smell? > > > > Amy - mom to banded 10/13/04 > > Methuen, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Awful, isn't it? Someone here recommended Aveeno Oatmeal extract shampoo and that works really well. Also, I started using the roughest wash clothes and toothbrushes I could find on the helmet. CT recommened taking a dry toothbrush and scrubbing the inside of the helmet before applying any alcohol. I also started cleaning it 3 times a day. Hope it helps.... Dawn > > I took off s Helmet today and it stank to high heavan. I > cleaned it as best I could with alcohol, but the stench is still > there. > > Can I use Baby powder on his head and/or inside the helmet to help > mask the smell? > > Amy - mom to banded 10/13/04 > Methuen, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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