Re: Abrasions on forhead and cheeks

September 29, 2005

Angie,

I am so sorry you have to go through this. Hopefully band number two

will be the perfect fit. Be sure to read the files here on getting a

good fit before going back and keep a close eye on how the new one

fits her head. Make sure that the fitting is within two weeks of this

scan. Where are you being treated, maybe we have other parents using

the same facility and they can give you advice as well.

CAROLG

> > > My 8-month old daughter is on her 13th day with

> > the helmet. As we

> > > progress in having her wear it longer every day

> > the redness across

> > her

> > > entire forehead and the upper part of her cheeks

> > has gone from

> > > disappearing to lasting the entire time the helmet

> > is off. We've

> > gone

> > > in at least twice a week to have it adjusted as

> > well as left it

> > off

> > > until the skin heals and nothing seems to be

> > helping. I know some

> > > websites have stated that skin irritation and

> > breakdown occurs in

> > > about 5% of helmet wearers. They also say that

> > there are

> > treatment

> > > protocals for this. Does anyone know what they

> > are? My sweetie

> > is

> > > wearing a helmet versus a band. The helmet only

> > has a 2 and 1/2

> > in.

> > > hole at the top versus the band which appears more

> > open in

> > pictures.

> > > Has anyone heard of better luck with the band

> > versus a helmet? I

> > know

> > > that doing this is what's best for her but I

> > haven't wanted to

> > from

> > > the start and this isn't making it any easier.

> > It's so hard to

> > look

> > > at her soft skin all flaming red and sore. Any

> > suggestions?

> > Thanks.

> > > Angie

> >

>

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September 29, 2005