Guest guest Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 I didn't expect it to be smelly already! I've been cleaning it with alcohol each night... is this normal? We've only had it 5 days. Also, how did your little ones adjust to sleeping in their bands? We've had some sleepless nights. Please tell me it gets better!! Jenn Cade (5 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 You might want to try letting the alcohol sit for a little bit before wiping it out. It takes at least 30 seconds for alcohol to kill the bacteria. We put rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. We spray the helmet when we take it off for the bath, and wipe it out with a paper towel when the bath is complete, although it is almost always nearly dry by then. This seems to control the smell pretty well. We also clean Georgia's head with witchhazel (Tucks hemoroid pad) at bath time. (mom to Georgia, 7 1/2 mos, DDH/plagio, Starband) -----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of fortjennSent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:41 AMPlagiocephaly Subject: stinky helmetI didn't expect it to be smelly already! I've been cleaning it with alcohol each night... is this normal? We've only had it 5 days. Also, how did your little ones adjust to sleeping in their bands? We've had some sleepless nights. Please tell me it gets better!! :)JennCade (5 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 You might want to try letting the alcohol sit for a little bit before wiping it out. It takes at least 30 seconds for alcohol to kill the bacteria. We put rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. We spray the helmet when we take it off for the bath, and wipe it out with a paper towel when the bath is complete, although it is almost always nearly dry by then. This seems to control the smell pretty well. We also clean Georgia's head with witchhazel (Tucks hemoroid pad) at bath time. (mom to Georgia, 7 1/2 mos, DDH/plagio, Starband) -----Original Message-----From: Plagiocephaly [mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of fortjennSent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:41 AMPlagiocephaly Subject: stinky helmetI didn't expect it to be smelly already! I've been cleaning it with alcohol each night... is this normal? We've only had it 5 days. Also, how did your little ones adjust to sleeping in their bands? We've had some sleepless nights. Please tell me it gets better!! :)JennCade (5 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Have you tried to let it dry in the sun - or outside? We did that. Also, I would rub a little bit of J & J baby powder that was "Time Release" so it kept it "fresh"! :-) Jen and Luli (16mo) Left Tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA tallulah jayne http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/ Stinky Helmet Any suggestions on what else I can do to stop the stink from the helmet?! I've been using alcohol, albiet the 70%, I guess I need to get 90! I clean it at least twice daily, and I put baby powder on his head. He's only on week two, so he's still sweating, but it is getting a little better. Just wondering if there's any other tricks? Because, even after I clean it thoroughly and I'm pressing really firm and scrubbing like the ortho said, it's still a little smelly! Thanks, Theresa Warren MI DJ 6mo- Becker Helmet 3/22/07 AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Most bands are cleaned only with alcohol. You can get 91% which is stronger and helps with the stink. We poured it on a washcloth and scrubbed the band really hard. If you can put it in the sun to dry that helps too - but works better in summer :-) Make sure the band and daughter's head are dry before putting it back on. Wash your daughter's hair daily with mild shampoo (unless she gets too dry). Also try to keep her cool enough so she's not sweaty. And even after you do all that it may stink a little :-) Some people also recommend smelly shampoo like Loreal Kids fruit scented ones, but we didn't use these because my daughters skin is a little sensitive. I hope Lily's head is round quickly. -christine sydney 2 yrs starband grad > > Hello! > I just joined the group this evening. A very nice mother in the same > orthotics office as I gave me the info on this site. Tomorrow will be > 1 week that my 6 mo old Lily has had her helmet and it already stinks. > We have been washing it with baby soap and sometimes rubbing alcohol. > Is there anything to get rid of the smell? > > Thanks > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 We always wiped it down with 91% rubbing alcohol and then let it air out - sometimes in the sun. I would also sprinkle a little J & J freshness time release baby powder and rub that around in a dry helmet - It seemed to help too. Jen and Luli - 24 months Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/ stinky helmet Hello! I just joined the group this evening. A very nice mother in the same orthotics office as I gave me the info on this site. Tomorrow will be 1 week that my 6 mo old Lily has had her helmet and it already stinks. We have been washing it with baby soap and sometimes rubbing alcohol. Is there anything to get rid of the smell? Thanks More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hey- We wash his helmet every night even it's not that stinky . We use rubbing alcohol and we usually wipe some baby powder on his head if it's really warm out. Soap and water takes too long and our orthotist said that the rubbing alcohol will kill off all the germs- if it's sunny out he said to put in the sun for a while too.Hope this helps!lisa mom of Damian 7 months old- StarbandJenandLuli@... wrote: We always wiped it down with 91% rubbing alcohol and then let it air out - sometimes in the sun.I would also sprinkle a little J & J freshness time release baby powder and rub that around in a dry helmet - It seemed to help too. Jen and Luli - 24 monthsLeft tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CAhttp://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/ stinky helmet Hello!I just joined the group this evening. A very nice mother in the same orthotics office as I gave me the info on this site. Tomorrow will be 1 week that my 6 mo old Lily has had her helmet and it already stinks. We have been washing it with baby soap and sometimes rubbing alcohol. Is there anything to get rid of the smell?Thanks More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 be sure to wash it with alcohol every single day and try using the higher 91% aocohol On Jan 27, 2008 6:16 PM, julie.stewart39 <julie.stewart39@...> wrote: Hello!I just joined the group this evening. A very nice mother in the same orthotics office as I gave me the info on this site. Tomorrow will be 1 week that my 6 mo old Lily has had her helmet and it already stinks. We have been washing it with baby soap and sometimes rubbing alcohol. Is there anything to get rid of the smell?Thanks -- ASK ME ABOUT GIRL SCOUT COOKIES! SC SAHM to , , and "Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the sidewalk before it stops snowing" Phyllis Dillerwww.joeysmanicmelon.blogspot.com www.midscbwers.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thank you. I will try that tonight. > > > Hello! > > I just joined the group this evening. A very nice mother in the same > > orthotics office as I gave me the info on this site. Tomorrow will be > > 1 week that my 6 mo old Lily has had her helmet and it already stinks. > > We have been washing it with baby soap and sometimes rubbing alcohol. > > Is there anything to get rid of the smell? > > > > Thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > ASK ME ABOUT GIRL SCOUT COOKIES! > > SC SAHM to , , and > > " Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the > sidewalk before it stops snowing " Phyllis Diller > > www.joeysmanicmelon.blogspot.com > www.midscbwers.blogspot.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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