Re: trouble sleeping with helmet

[Guest guest]

---Thanks for the quick responses! I will definitely try the fan and

dressing him lighter to see if that helps. He has been fussier

during the day, and does not tolerate tummy time very well (he used

to love it). i'm assuming that it will just take some getting used

to...on his part and ours!

In Plagiocephaly , Lori Augustine <laugust26@y...>

wrote:

> Dana,

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> A lot of us have found that a fan in the nursery helped with

sleep. A ceiling fan or an oscillating fan works best. It keep the

baby cool and the " white noise " seems to help too. Hope this works

so you can get some sleep! How does he seem during the day when he

is awake? Is he any fussier than normal?

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> Lori

> mom to A. (6 mos)/ tort/ plagio/ DOC banded 7/16

> Cleveland, OH

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> " Carol G. " <GATTVA@A...> wrote:

> Dana,

> Welcome to the group! The number one problem during the adjustment

> period is overheating. This will cause them to wake alot. Until

his

> body regulates it's temperature, it is very important to dress him

> lightly. Like bad mom light,lol. A diaper and t-shirt is great, no

> socks, and a really light blanket. It only takes a week or so for

the

> adjustment and then you will notice he will be less sweaty and

> uncomfortable. How is the fit of the band? Any redmarks that do

not

> fade within an hour of removing the band? Be sure there are not

other

> issues involved here, other than the band.Remember this is the age

that

> lots of things are going on, teething, ear infections, and growth

> spurts...we like growth spurts,lol. I tell you this because it is

so

> easy to think it is the band because it is new that sometimes

other

> things are overlooked. Let us know how Danny does or ask some more

> questions if this doesn't work. I am so glad you found us here.

This is

> the place to vent frustrations, ask questions, and share your

stories.

> We have a great group here, so once again....Welcome.

> CAROLG

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> > Hi!

> > my 8mo son danny was just banded with the starband. he has not

been

> > able to nap or sleep at night ever since he got the helmet. his

naps

> > last 20 minutes, and wakes up crying and grabbing his helmet

every 15-

> > 20 minutes through the night. i dont know if its bothering him,

or if

> > he just needs time to get used to the helmet. he's only been in

it

> for

> > 4 days. has anyone else has sleep issues with their babies? any

tips

> > on how to make him feel more comfortable?

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> > Dana

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