Re: Average time for 5.5 mth old in DOCBand?

[Guest guest]

Our OT told us that the DOC band is no longer usable after 4 months

no matter what. I don't know how true that is because the

Neurosurgeon told us at the begining that our son could be in it for

6 months. It probably depends on the person who fits the band.

Luckly our son grew alot and he had it for 4 months. He was banded

at 14 months. It will really depend on your child. I would think

that you could guess 4 months or less considering the age.

Haylee

mom to andre doc band grad

>

> Hi there,

>

> I was just wondering if some moms out there might be able to give

me

> an idea of how long I can generally expect my daughter to be in

her

> DOC band. I know there are so many variables which is why my OT

won't

> give me any indication. Therefore, I thought of the moms here who

can

> share their experiences which might give me SOME idea. My

daughter

> was 5.5 mths old at banding and has been in the band for 7 weeks.

She

> was mod-severe (I think more severe b/c she was 17.2 mm off). We

have

> seen good improvements in the back of her head and on her

forehead.

> We have seen no change in her cheekbone, ears, and jawline. I

was

> just curious about a ball-park of how long a baby her age and

severity

> generally stays in the band?

>

> Thanks for any replies!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Our OT told us that the DOC band is no longer usable after 4 months

no matter what. I don't know how true that is because the

Neurosurgeon told us at the begining that our son could be in it for

6 months. It probably depends on the person who fits the band.

Luckly our son grew alot and he had it for 4 months. He was banded

at 14 months. It will really depend on your child. I would think

that you could guess 4 months or less considering the age.

Haylee

mom to andre doc band grad

>

> Hi there,

>

> I was just wondering if some moms out there might be able to give

me

> an idea of how long I can generally expect my daughter to be in

her

> DOC band. I know there are so many variables which is why my OT

won't

> give me any indication. Therefore, I thought of the moms here who

can

> share their experiences which might give me SOME idea. My

daughter

> was 5.5 mths old at banding and has been in the band for 7 weeks.

She

> was mod-severe (I think more severe b/c she was 17.2 mm off). We

have

> seen good improvements in the back of her head and on her

forehead.

> We have seen no change in her cheekbone, ears, and jawline. I

was

> just curious about a ball-park of how long a baby her age and

severity

> generally stays in the band?

>

> Thanks for any replies!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

There really isn't an average. The amount of time a baby is banded

depends on a few thing. The age of the baby, how severe the baby's

plagio is, growth also factors in there.

The life of a DOCband is 4 months. Most babies 5 months old require

one band and wear it for 4 month, if not less. But a 5 month old that

has severe plagio may require 2 bands.

Usually the ears are the last to correct. Keep us posted on her progress.

>

> Hi there,

>

> I was just wondering if some moms out there might be able to give me

> an idea of how long I can generally expect my daughter to be in her

> DOC band. I know there are so many variables which is why my OT won't

> give me any indication. Therefore, I thought of the moms here who can

> share their experiences which might give me SOME idea. My daughter

> was 5.5 mths old at banding and has been in the band for 7 weeks. She

> was mod-severe (I think more severe b/c she was 17.2 mm off). We have

> seen good improvements in the back of her head and on her forehead.

> We have seen no change in her cheekbone, ears, and jawline. I was

> just curious about a ball-park of how long a baby her age and severity

> generally stays in the band?

>

> Thanks for any replies!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

There really isn't an average. The amount of time a baby is banded

depends on a few thing. The age of the baby, how severe the baby's

plagio is, growth also factors in there.

The life of a DOCband is 4 months. Most babies 5 months old require

one band and wear it for 4 month, if not less. But a 5 month old that

has severe plagio may require 2 bands.

Usually the ears are the last to correct. Keep us posted on her progress.

>

> Hi there,

>

> I was just wondering if some moms out there might be able to give me

> an idea of how long I can generally expect my daughter to be in her

> DOC band. I know there are so many variables which is why my OT won't

> give me any indication. Therefore, I thought of the moms here who can

> share their experiences which might give me SOME idea. My daughter

> was 5.5 mths old at banding and has been in the band for 7 weeks. She

> was mod-severe (I think more severe b/c she was 17.2 mm off). We have

> seen good improvements in the back of her head and on her forehead.

> We have seen no change in her cheekbone, ears, and jawline. I was

> just curious about a ball-park of how long a baby her age and severity

> generally stays in the band?

>

> Thanks for any replies!

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

A doc band can be worn for 16 weeks and then treatment is either done

or in some cases of severe plagio you will need a second band to

finish correction. My son wore three bands because he was so severe

23mm CVA. Sorry I can't help more than that, but each baby is so

different.

CAROLG

>

> Hi there,

>

> I was just wondering if some moms out there might be able to give

me

> an idea of how long I can generally expect my daughter to be in her

> DOC band. I know there are so many variables which is why my OT

won't

> give me any indication. Therefore, I thought of the moms here who

can

> share their experiences which might give me SOME idea. My daughter

> was 5.5 mths old at banding and has been in the band for 7 weeks.

She

> was mod-severe (I think more severe b/c she was 17.2 mm off). We

have

> seen good improvements in the back of her head and on her

forehead.

> We have seen no change in her cheekbone, ears, and jawline. I

was

> just curious about a ball-park of how long a baby her age and

severity

> generally stays in the band?

>

> Thanks for any replies!

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

A doc band can be worn for 16 weeks and then treatment is either done

or in some cases of severe plagio you will need a second band to

finish correction. My son wore three bands because he was so severe

23mm CVA. Sorry I can't help more than that, but each baby is so

different.

CAROLG

>

> Hi there,

>

> I was just wondering if some moms out there might be able to give

me

> an idea of how long I can generally expect my daughter to be in her

> DOC band. I know there are so many variables which is why my OT

won't

> give me any indication. Therefore, I thought of the moms here who

can

> share their experiences which might give me SOME idea. My daughter

> was 5.5 mths old at banding and has been in the band for 7 weeks.

She

> was mod-severe (I think more severe b/c she was 17.2 mm off). We

have

> seen good improvements in the back of her head and on her

forehead.

> We have seen no change in her cheekbone, ears, and jawline. I

was

> just curious about a ball-park of how long a baby her age and

severity

> generally stays in the band?

>

> Thanks for any replies!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know if a STARband lasts for more than 16 weeks? Our orthotist

thinks we'll be in it for 6 months and didn't say anything about possibly

needing two of them. Thanks!

Molly

California

Nicolas, 5.5 months, tort & plagio, getting STARband in April

, 3

, 6

Re: " Average " time for 5.5 mth old in DOCBand?

,

A doc band can be worn for 16 weeks and then treatment is either done

or in some cases of severe plagio you will need a second band to

finish correction. My son wore three bands because he was so severe

23mm CVA. Sorry I can't help more than that, but each baby is so

different.

CAROLG

>

> Hi there,

>

> I was just wondering if some moms out there might be able to give

me

> an idea of how long I can generally expect my daughter to be in her

> DOC band. I know there are so many variables which is why my OT

won't

> give me any indication. Therefore, I thought of the moms here who

can

> share their experiences which might give me SOME idea. My daughter

> was 5.5 mths old at banding and has been in the band for 7 weeks.

She

> was mod-severe (I think more severe b/c she was 17.2 mm off). We

have

> seen good improvements in the back of her head and on her

forehead.

> We have seen no change in her cheekbone, ears, and jawline. I

was

> just curious about a ball-park of how long a baby her age and

severity

> generally stays in the band?

>

> Thanks for any replies!

>

>

For more plagio info

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know if a STARband lasts for more than 16 weeks? Our orthotist

thinks we'll be in it for 6 months and didn't say anything about possibly

needing two of them. Thanks!

Molly

California

Nicolas, 5.5 months, tort & plagio, getting STARband in April

, 3

, 6

Re: " Average " time for 5.5 mth old in DOCBand?

,

A doc band can be worn for 16 weeks and then treatment is either done

or in some cases of severe plagio you will need a second band to

finish correction. My son wore three bands because he was so severe

23mm CVA. Sorry I can't help more than that, but each baby is so

different.

CAROLG

>

> Hi there,

>

> I was just wondering if some moms out there might be able to give

me

> an idea of how long I can generally expect my daughter to be in her

> DOC band. I know there are so many variables which is why my OT

won't

> give me any indication. Therefore, I thought of the moms here who

can

> share their experiences which might give me SOME idea. My daughter

> was 5.5 mths old at banding and has been in the band for 7 weeks.

She

> was mod-severe (I think more severe b/c she was 17.2 mm off). We

have

> seen good improvements in the back of her head and on her

forehead.

> We have seen no change in her cheekbone, ears, and jawline. I

was

> just curious about a ball-park of how long a baby her age and

severity

> generally stays in the band?

>

> Thanks for any replies!

>

>

For more plagio info