Re: Just some encouraging NEWS for some of you NEW members

[Guest guest]

,

That is great! It is wonderful to hear something positive about

NOPCO!

I'm glad he got such great correction in 2 months

[Guest guest]

,

That is great! It is wonderful to hear something positive about

NOPCO!

I'm glad he got such great correction in 2 months

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this post. My son was scanned in Boston a week ago and

is getting his helmet a week from tomorrow with NOPCO - Avon. I am

glad to hear a good experiance with NOPCO as I was warned against

them with my first posts to this group. It is reassuring to hear

good about them...

Rick

Father of - 3 months old on Wednesday 20 mm head imbalance

as of last week...

--- In Plagiocephaly , " " <jencmason@...>

wrote:

>

> I just wanted to post some great news about my son's experience &

> progress with the STARband/OrthoAmerica & NOPCO in

Boston/Burlington

> Massachusetts.

>

> first showed signs of a flat head when he was just 1 1/2

> months old. We started PT for his torticollis when he was just 2

> months and that is pretty much resolved now. Yahh!!

>

> When he was almost 5 months (12/14/05) he got his STARband (mostly

> plagiocephaly but a little brachi too). And like all of us

parents

> out there, I was devistated to see him have to wear it. I think I

> cried the first 2 days/ But he did not mind, just when we placed

it

> back on his head and whimpered a little.

>

> The 1st day he could not wear it because after we got home - RED

> SPOTS. I went to NOPCO in Burlington, MA. And they adjusted a

few

> things. And we had to go back the next day and the next day...for

> more red spots...but finally it was right. Anyway we must have

gone

> to at least 10 adjustments since he got the helmet. I know that

is

> a lot, but his head looks so normal now. His measurements where

> 14mm and now he is about 4mm (he is 6 1/2 months). We just went

to

> the doctor this afternoon and he said it is up to us/but he would

> suggest another 2 weeks full time and he is done!!! WOW! My baby

> just had to wear the helmet for 2 months! I thought it would be

> more, but turned out he doesn't.

>

> I would suggest to any parent pondering a helmet to go for it (if

> you have the insurance/money). Luckily our insurance paid for

it.

> But it was well worth it and we would definitely do it again if we

> had to do it over.

>

> He initially got a head scan at the NOPCO at Children's Hospital

and

> had to get fitted for his helmet once it came it. NOPCO in

> Burlington was great and when I had to do a walkin (no

appointment)

> they were always accommodating to us.

>

> And thanks to this board for all the support and encouragement you

> have given us!

>

> Anyone that has any questions, please email.

>

> , &

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this post. My son was scanned in Boston a week ago and

is getting his helmet a week from tomorrow with NOPCO - Avon. I am

glad to hear a good experiance with NOPCO as I was warned against

them with my first posts to this group. It is reassuring to hear

good about them...

Rick

Father of - 3 months old on Wednesday 20 mm head imbalance

as of last week...

--- In Plagiocephaly , " " <jencmason@...>

wrote:

>

> I just wanted to post some great news about my son's experience &

> progress with the STARband/OrthoAmerica & NOPCO in

Boston/Burlington

> Massachusetts.

>

> first showed signs of a flat head when he was just 1 1/2

> months old. We started PT for his torticollis when he was just 2

> months and that is pretty much resolved now. Yahh!!

>

> When he was almost 5 months (12/14/05) he got his STARband (mostly

> plagiocephaly but a little brachi too). And like all of us

parents

> out there, I was devistated to see him have to wear it. I think I

> cried the first 2 days/ But he did not mind, just when we placed

it

> back on his head and whimpered a little.

>

> The 1st day he could not wear it because after we got home - RED

> SPOTS. I went to NOPCO in Burlington, MA. And they adjusted a

few

> things. And we had to go back the next day and the next day...for

> more red spots...but finally it was right. Anyway we must have

gone

> to at least 10 adjustments since he got the helmet. I know that

is

> a lot, but his head looks so normal now. His measurements where

> 14mm and now he is about 4mm (he is 6 1/2 months). We just went

to

> the doctor this afternoon and he said it is up to us/but he would

> suggest another 2 weeks full time and he is done!!! WOW! My baby

> just had to wear the helmet for 2 months! I thought it would be

> more, but turned out he doesn't.

>

> I would suggest to any parent pondering a helmet to go for it (if

> you have the insurance/money). Luckily our insurance paid for

it.

> But it was well worth it and we would definitely do it again if we

> had to do it over.

>

> He initially got a head scan at the NOPCO at Children's Hospital

and

> had to get fitted for his helmet once it came it. NOPCO in

> Burlington was great and when I had to do a walkin (no

appointment)

> they were always accommodating to us.

>

> And thanks to this board for all the support and encouragement you

> have given us!

>

> Anyone that has any questions, please email.

>

> , &

>

[Guest guest]

,

So nice to hear a positive outcome from NOPCO! Thank you for sharing

's story with the group. That amount of correction in 6 weeks is

fantastic, and a real testament to the advantage banding younger

babies offers. Please let us know when officially graduates

from his Starband!

Take care,

Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)

>

> I just wanted to post some great news about my son's experience &

> progress with the STARband/OrthoAmerica & NOPCO in Boston/Burlington

> Massachusetts.

>

> first showed signs of a flat head when he was just 1 1/2

> months old. We started PT for his torticollis when he was just 2

> months and that is pretty much resolved now. Yahh!!

>

> When he was almost 5 months (12/14/05) he got his STARband (mostly

> plagiocephaly but a little brachi too). And like all of us parents

> out there, I was devistated to see him have to wear it. I think I

> cried the first 2 days/ But he did not mind, just when we placed it

> back on his head and whimpered a little.

>

> The 1st day he could not wear it because after we got home - RED

> SPOTS. I went to NOPCO in Burlington, MA. And they adjusted a few

> things. And we had to go back the next day and the next day...for

> more red spots...but finally it was right. Anyway we must have gone

> to at least 10 adjustments since he got the helmet. I know that is

> a lot, but his head looks so normal now. His measurements where

> 14mm and now he is about 4mm (he is 6 1/2 months). We just went to

> the doctor this afternoon and he said it is up to us/but he would

> suggest another 2 weeks full time and he is done!!! WOW! My baby

> just had to wear the helmet for 2 months! I thought it would be

> more, but turned out he doesn't.

>

> I would suggest to any parent pondering a helmet to go for it (if

> you have the insurance/money). Luckily our insurance paid for it.

> But it was well worth it and we would definitely do it again if we

> had to do it over.

>

> He initially got a head scan at the NOPCO at Children's Hospital and

> had to get fitted for his helmet once it came it. NOPCO in

> Burlington was great and when I had to do a walkin (no appointment)

> they were always accommodating to us.

>

> And thanks to this board for all the support and encouragement you

> have given us!

>

> Anyone that has any questions, please email.

>

> , &

>

[Guest guest]

,

So nice to hear a positive outcome from NOPCO! Thank you for sharing

's story with the group. That amount of correction in 6 weeks is

fantastic, and a real testament to the advantage banding younger

babies offers. Please let us know when officially graduates

from his Starband!

Take care,

Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)

>

> I just wanted to post some great news about my son's experience &

> progress with the STARband/OrthoAmerica & NOPCO in Boston/Burlington

> Massachusetts.

>

> first showed signs of a flat head when he was just 1 1/2

> months old. We started PT for his torticollis when he was just 2

> months and that is pretty much resolved now. Yahh!!

>

> When he was almost 5 months (12/14/05) he got his STARband (mostly

> plagiocephaly but a little brachi too). And like all of us parents

> out there, I was devistated to see him have to wear it. I think I

> cried the first 2 days/ But he did not mind, just when we placed it

> back on his head and whimpered a little.

>

> The 1st day he could not wear it because after we got home - RED

> SPOTS. I went to NOPCO in Burlington, MA. And they adjusted a few

> things. And we had to go back the next day and the next day...for

> more red spots...but finally it was right. Anyway we must have gone

> to at least 10 adjustments since he got the helmet. I know that is

> a lot, but his head looks so normal now. His measurements where

> 14mm and now he is about 4mm (he is 6 1/2 months). We just went to

> the doctor this afternoon and he said it is up to us/but he would

> suggest another 2 weeks full time and he is done!!! WOW! My baby

> just had to wear the helmet for 2 months! I thought it would be

> more, but turned out he doesn't.

>

> I would suggest to any parent pondering a helmet to go for it (if

> you have the insurance/money). Luckily our insurance paid for it.

> But it was well worth it and we would definitely do it again if we

> had to do it over.

>

> He initially got a head scan at the NOPCO at Children's Hospital and

> had to get fitted for his helmet once it came it. NOPCO in

> Burlington was great and when I had to do a walkin (no appointment)

> they were always accommodating to us.

>

> And thanks to this board for all the support and encouragement you

> have given us!

>

> Anyone that has any questions, please email.

>

> , &

>

[Guest guest]

, That is a fantastic story about your STARband experience! Congrats! Our baby just got his STARband on Jan 20th and we went back for a scan at 2 weeks on Feb 3rd and his asymmetry had decreased from 9.2mm to 8mm! We were amazed that in only 2 weeks he improved so much! Now that I hear your story, I am looking forward to seeing how much he improves overall when we finally get to the end in a couple of months and the doc gives us the green light to take the helmet off. Thanks so much for sharing, and good luck! MDH's Momredlocks2003 <clkline@...> wrote: ,So nice to hear a positive outcome from NOPCO! Thank you for sharing's story with the group. That amount of correction in 6 weeks isfantastic,

and a real testament to the advantage banding youngerbabies offers. Please let us know when officially graduatesfrom his Starband!Take care,Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)>> I just wanted to post some great news about my son's experience & > progress with the STARband/OrthoAmerica & NOPCO in Boston/Burlington > Massachusetts.> > first showed signs of a flat head when he was just 1 1/2 > months old. We started PT for his torticollis when he was just 2 > months and that is pretty much resolved now. Yahh!! > > When he was almost 5 months (12/14/05) he got his STARband (mostly > plagiocephaly but a little brachi too). And like all of us parents > out there, I was devistated to see him have to wear it. I think I > cried the first 2 days/ But he did not

mind, just when we placed it > back on his head and whimpered a little. > > The 1st day he could not wear it because after we got home - RED > SPOTS. I went to NOPCO in Burlington, MA. And they adjusted a few > things. And we had to go back the next day and the next day...for > more red spots...but finally it was right. Anyway we must have gone > to at least 10 adjustments since he got the helmet. I know that is > a lot, but his head looks so normal now. His measurements where > 14mm and now he is about 4mm (he is 6 1/2 months). We just went to > the doctor this afternoon and he said it is up to us/but he would > suggest another 2 weeks full time and he is done!!! WOW! My baby > just had to wear the helmet for 2 months! I thought it would be > more, but turned out he doesn't. > > I would suggest to any parent pondering a

helmet to go for it (if > you have the insurance/money). Luckily our insurance paid for it. > But it was well worth it and we would definitely do it again if we > had to do it over.> > He initially got a head scan at the NOPCO at Children's Hospital and > had to get fitted for his helmet once it came it. NOPCO in > Burlington was great and when I had to do a walkin (no appointment) > they were always accommodating to us. > > And thanks to this board for all the support and encouragement you > have given us!> > Anyone that has any questions, please email. > > , & >

Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

[Guest guest]

, That is a fantastic story about your STARband experience! Congrats! Our baby just got his STARband on Jan 20th and we went back for a scan at 2 weeks on Feb 3rd and his asymmetry had decreased from 9.2mm to 8mm! We were amazed that in only 2 weeks he improved so much! Now that I hear your story, I am looking forward to seeing how much he improves overall when we finally get to the end in a couple of months and the doc gives us the green light to take the helmet off. Thanks so much for sharing, and good luck! MDH's Momredlocks2003 <clkline@...> wrote: ,So nice to hear a positive outcome from NOPCO! Thank you for sharing's story with the group. That amount of correction in 6 weeks isfantastic,

and a real testament to the advantage banding youngerbabies offers. Please let us know when officially graduatesfrom his Starband!Take care,Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)>> I just wanted to post some great news about my son's experience & > progress with the STARband/OrthoAmerica & NOPCO in Boston/Burlington > Massachusetts.> > first showed signs of a flat head when he was just 1 1/2 > months old. We started PT for his torticollis when he was just 2 > months and that is pretty much resolved now. Yahh!! > > When he was almost 5 months (12/14/05) he got his STARband (mostly > plagiocephaly but a little brachi too). And like all of us parents > out there, I was devistated to see him have to wear it. I think I > cried the first 2 days/ But he did not

mind, just when we placed it > back on his head and whimpered a little. > > The 1st day he could not wear it because after we got home - RED > SPOTS. I went to NOPCO in Burlington, MA. And they adjusted a few > things. And we had to go back the next day and the next day...for > more red spots...but finally it was right. Anyway we must have gone > to at least 10 adjustments since he got the helmet. I know that is > a lot, but his head looks so normal now. His measurements where > 14mm and now he is about 4mm (he is 6 1/2 months). We just went to > the doctor this afternoon and he said it is up to us/but he would > suggest another 2 weeks full time and he is done!!! WOW! My baby > just had to wear the helmet for 2 months! I thought it would be > more, but turned out he doesn't. > > I would suggest to any parent pondering a

helmet to go for it (if > you have the insurance/money). Luckily our insurance paid for it. > But it was well worth it and we would definitely do it again if we > had to do it over.> > He initially got a head scan at the NOPCO at Children's Hospital and > had to get fitted for his helmet once it came it. NOPCO in > Burlington was great and when I had to do a walkin (no appointment) > they were always accommodating to us. > > And thanks to this board for all the support and encouragement you > have given us!> > Anyone that has any questions, please email. > > , & >

Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!

[Guest guest]

:

Could you please let me know what, if any, other issues your child

had to over come as well as the plagio? (ear, eye, cheek, mouth

assymitries) and where those now stand with the success with the

helmet from NOPCO?

Thank you,

Rick

--- In Plagiocephaly , " " <jencmason@...>

wrote:

>

> I just wanted to post some great news about my son's experience &

> progress with the STARband/OrthoAmerica & NOPCO in

Boston/Burlington

> Massachusetts.

>

> first showed signs of a flat head when he was just 1 1/2

> months old. We started PT for his torticollis when he was just 2

> months and that is pretty much resolved now. Yahh!!

>

> When he was almost 5 months (12/14/05) he got his STARband (mostly

> plagiocephaly but a little brachi too). And like all of us

parents

> out there, I was devistated to see him have to wear it. I think I

> cried the first 2 days/ But he did not mind, just when we placed

it

> back on his head and whimpered a little.

>

> The 1st day he could not wear it because after we got home - RED

> SPOTS. I went to NOPCO in Burlington, MA. And they adjusted a

few

> things. And we had to go back the next day and the next day...for

> more red spots...but finally it was right. Anyway we must have

gone

> to at least 10 adjustments since he got the helmet. I know that

is

> a lot, but his head looks so normal now. His measurements where

> 14mm and now he is about 4mm (he is 6 1/2 months). We just went

to

> the doctor this afternoon and he said it is up to us/but he would

> suggest another 2 weeks full time and he is done!!! WOW! My baby

> just had to wear the helmet for 2 months! I thought it would be

> more, but turned out he doesn't.

>

> I would suggest to any parent pondering a helmet to go for it (if

> you have the insurance/money). Luckily our insurance paid for

it.

> But it was well worth it and we would definitely do it again if we

> had to do it over.

>

> He initially got a head scan at the NOPCO at Children's Hospital

and

> had to get fitted for his helmet once it came it. NOPCO in

> Burlington was great and when I had to do a walkin (no

appointment)

> they were always accommodating to us.

>

> And thanks to this board for all the support and encouragement you

> have given us!

>

> Anyone that has any questions, please email.

>

> , &

>

[Guest guest]

:

Could you please let me know what, if any, other issues your child

had to over come as well as the plagio? (ear, eye, cheek, mouth

assymitries) and where those now stand with the success with the

helmet from NOPCO?

Thank you,

Rick

--- In Plagiocephaly , " " <jencmason@...>

wrote:

>

> I just wanted to post some great news about my son's experience &

> progress with the STARband/OrthoAmerica & NOPCO in

Boston/Burlington

> Massachusetts.

>

> first showed signs of a flat head when he was just 1 1/2

> months old. We started PT for his torticollis when he was just 2

> months and that is pretty much resolved now. Yahh!!

>

> When he was almost 5 months (12/14/05) he got his STARband (mostly

> plagiocephaly but a little brachi too). And like all of us

parents

> out there, I was devistated to see him have to wear it. I think I

> cried the first 2 days/ But he did not mind, just when we placed

it

> back on his head and whimpered a little.

>

> The 1st day he could not wear it because after we got home - RED

> SPOTS. I went to NOPCO in Burlington, MA. And they adjusted a

few

> things. And we had to go back the next day and the next day...for

> more red spots...but finally it was right. Anyway we must have

gone

> to at least 10 adjustments since he got the helmet. I know that

is

> a lot, but his head looks so normal now. His measurements where

> 14mm and now he is about 4mm (he is 6 1/2 months). We just went

to

> the doctor this afternoon and he said it is up to us/but he would

> suggest another 2 weeks full time and he is done!!! WOW! My baby

> just had to wear the helmet for 2 months! I thought it would be

> more, but turned out he doesn't.

>

> I would suggest to any parent pondering a helmet to go for it (if

> you have the insurance/money). Luckily our insurance paid for

it.

> But it was well worth it and we would definitely do it again if we

> had to do it over.

>

> He initially got a head scan at the NOPCO at Children's Hospital

and

> had to get fitted for his helmet once it came it. NOPCO in

> Burlington was great and when I had to do a walkin (no

appointment)

> they were always accommodating to us.

>

> And thanks to this board for all the support and encouragement you

> have given us!

>

> Anyone that has any questions, please email.

>

> , &

>