Re: Will waiting 2 weeks make a big difference?

March 7, 2006

Becky,

What type of band are you getting? Most babies do not out grow the

bands unless they are huge growers or very young. The growth slows a

bit around 7 months so I don't think this will be a worry for you. I

don't understand why she would want you to wait then, if the helmet

is inevitable. She may not be as educated on the bands as she could

be, that is not uncommon. The studies have proven time and time again

the earlier the treatment is started the better and usually quicker

the correction. If you have been repoing since 2 months without

seeing alot of improvement I would see if you can get a sooner

casting and go for it now, but that is just my opinion. Good Luck.

CAROLG

> >

> > My son is 5 1/2 months and I cancelled an appointment he had

today

> to

> > get casted for his helmet on the advice of our physical

therapist.

> > The therapist said she is seeing small gains in his

measurements and

> > convinced me to hold off 2 more weeks before getting casted.

> > Basically, that will put him getting in an acutal helmet around

6

> 1/2

> > months instead of 6. I'm not sure why she wants me to wait. I

will

> > say she is very experienced in this field and has a great

> reputation.

> > Hope I made the right decision. Any thoughts?

> >

> > Becky

> >

>

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March 7, 2006