Re: New to group and Luke is getting his band on Wednesday-advice needed!

[Guest guest]

My son has been in his band for a week now. He has adjusted very

quickly. Sleep isn't really a problem. I hope that will be the

case for you too. As far as decorating. I just left it white and am

using Chicago Bears (as we live near Chicago)car decals and some

scrapbooking stickers. They seem to hold up pretty good. If you

ever want to change the theme, they just come off and you can start

over. I was originally going to paint it, but after reading other

articles. It seems that it chips and comes off fairly easily.

Since I am not very creative either, it seemed like a lot of work.

Maybe it isn't since I never tried it I really don't know.

Good luck

(mom of 7 months Banded 1/05/06)

--- In Plagiocephaly , " tbrogan7 " <tbrogan@c...>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone-

>

> I have been reading posts on this board for the past month to get

an

> idea of what to expect when my son Luke gets his band. I am very

> fearful that he will have a hard time transitioning, but from

reading

> it seems that it usually takes a few days to get used to.

>

> A couple of questions I have-

>

> Do they have a difficult time sleeping and if so, do they get used

to

> it eventually?

>

> What is the best way to decorate? I am so uncreative and do not

know

> much about arts and crafts. Could I just take it to a place

like " My

> mommy made it? " (This is one of those stores where they decorate

step

> stools, piggy banks, etc.)

>

> Any information would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Terry

> mother of Luke(6 months)

>

[Guest guest]

My son has been in his band for a week now. He has adjusted very

quickly. Sleep isn't really a problem. I hope that will be the

case for you too. As far as decorating. I just left it white and am

using Chicago Bears (as we live near Chicago)car decals and some

scrapbooking stickers. They seem to hold up pretty good. If you

ever want to change the theme, they just come off and you can start

over. I was originally going to paint it, but after reading other

articles. It seems that it chips and comes off fairly easily.

Since I am not very creative either, it seemed like a lot of work.

Maybe it isn't since I never tried it I really don't know.

Good luck

(mom of 7 months Banded 1/05/06)

--- In Plagiocephaly , " tbrogan7 " <tbrogan@c...>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone-

>

> I have been reading posts on this board for the past month to get

an

> idea of what to expect when my son Luke gets his band. I am very

> fearful that he will have a hard time transitioning, but from

reading

> it seems that it usually takes a few days to get used to.

>

> A couple of questions I have-

>

> Do they have a difficult time sleeping and if so, do they get used

to

> it eventually?

>

> What is the best way to decorate? I am so uncreative and do not

know

> much about arts and crafts. Could I just take it to a place

like " My

> mommy made it? " (This is one of those stores where they decorate

step

> stools, piggy banks, etc.)

>

> Any information would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Terry

> mother of Luke(6 months)

>

[Guest guest]

Sleeping shouldn't be too big of a problem. Some kids do have a

little problem adjusting to wearing it at night because they don't

have that nice flat area to rest their head on anymore. But that

only last a day or two usually. I hope your son adjusts easily.

As far as decorating, stickers and rub-on decals seem to be easiest

for the non-creative type. THey can also be changed if you want.

There is a file in our files section on decorating tips, it think.

Maybe you can check that out too. Good Luck!

Becky

, repo grad

Pittsburgh, PA

> >

> > Hi everyone-

> >

> > I have been reading posts on this board for the past month to

get

> an

> > idea of what to expect when my son Luke gets his band. I am

very

> > fearful that he will have a hard time transitioning, but from

> reading

> > it seems that it usually takes a few days to get used to.

> >

> > A couple of questions I have-

> >

> > Do they have a difficult time sleeping and if so, do they get

used

> to

> > it eventually?

> >

> > What is the best way to decorate? I am so uncreative and do not

> know

> > much about arts and crafts. Could I just take it to a place

> like " My

> > mommy made it? " (This is one of those stores where they decorate

> step

> > stools, piggy banks, etc.)

> >

> > Any information would be greatly appreciated!

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Terry

> > mother of Luke(6 months)

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Sleeping shouldn't be too big of a problem. Some kids do have a

little problem adjusting to wearing it at night because they don't

have that nice flat area to rest their head on anymore. But that

only last a day or two usually. I hope your son adjusts easily.

As far as decorating, stickers and rub-on decals seem to be easiest

for the non-creative type. THey can also be changed if you want.

There is a file in our files section on decorating tips, it think.

Maybe you can check that out too. Good Luck!

Becky

, repo grad

Pittsburgh, PA

> >

> > Hi everyone-

> >

> > I have been reading posts on this board for the past month to

get

> an

> > idea of what to expect when my son Luke gets his band. I am

very

> > fearful that he will have a hard time transitioning, but from

> reading

> > it seems that it usually takes a few days to get used to.

> >

> > A couple of questions I have-

> >

> > Do they have a difficult time sleeping and if so, do they get

used

> to

> > it eventually?

> >

> > What is the best way to decorate? I am so uncreative and do not

> know

> > much about arts and crafts. Could I just take it to a place

> like " My

> > mommy made it? " (This is one of those stores where they decorate

> step

> > stools, piggy banks, etc.)

> >

> > Any information would be greatly appreciated!

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Terry

> > mother of Luke(6 months)

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Terry-

My son Rhys had NO problems adjusting to the band. He sleeps fine

with it and did from the start. I asked the OT what the #'s were on

kids and adjusting. She said 95% of the kids have no issues, 4% cry

and fuss with it and 1% hate it. So, hope that helps! As for

decorating, go to 's, Joanne's or any other craft store and

buy tickers (I bought the Mambi brand). Then just stick away! We

put his name on the front and then animal stickers all around. It

looks so cute, is easy and only cost $3!

Hope that helps!

--- In Plagiocephaly , " tbrogan7 " <tbrogan@c...>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone-

>

> I have been reading posts on this board for the past month to get

an

> idea of what to expect when my son Luke gets his band. I am very

> fearful that he will have a hard time transitioning, but from

reading

> it seems that it usually takes a few days to get used to.

>

> A couple of questions I have-

>

> Do they have a difficult time sleeping and if so, do they get used

to

> it eventually?

>

> What is the best way to decorate? I am so uncreative and do not

know

> much about arts and crafts. Could I just take it to a place

like " My

> mommy made it? " (This is one of those stores where they decorate

step

> stools, piggy banks, etc.)

>

> Any information would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Terry

> mother of Luke(6 months)

>

[Guest guest]

Terry-

My son Rhys had NO problems adjusting to the band. He sleeps fine

with it and did from the start. I asked the OT what the #'s were on

kids and adjusting. She said 95% of the kids have no issues, 4% cry

and fuss with it and 1% hate it. So, hope that helps! As for

decorating, go to 's, Joanne's or any other craft store and

buy tickers (I bought the Mambi brand). Then just stick away! We

put his name on the front and then animal stickers all around. It

looks so cute, is easy and only cost $3!

Hope that helps!

--- In Plagiocephaly , " tbrogan7 " <tbrogan@c...>

wrote:

>

> Hi everyone-

>

> I have been reading posts on this board for the past month to get

an

> idea of what to expect when my son Luke gets his band. I am very

> fearful that he will have a hard time transitioning, but from

reading

> it seems that it usually takes a few days to get used to.

>

> A couple of questions I have-

>

> Do they have a difficult time sleeping and if so, do they get used

to

> it eventually?

>

> What is the best way to decorate? I am so uncreative and do not

know

> much about arts and crafts. Could I just take it to a place

like " My

> mommy made it? " (This is one of those stores where they decorate

step

> stools, piggy banks, etc.)

>

> Any information would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Terry

> mother of Luke(6 months)

>

[Guest guest]

Terry,

Neither of my kids had any trouble adjusting to the band. We took a

couple days until they wore it 24/7 so their body temperatures could

adjust.

Consider decorating it with stickers. Craft stores or scrapbooking

stores have some really great stuff. It's simple and easy to change!

Let us know how Luke's fitting goes

Mom to Dane 4 yo and Cece 12 mo (DOC Grads)

[Guest guest]

Terry,

Neither of my kids had any trouble adjusting to the band. We took a

couple days until they wore it 24/7 so their body temperatures could

adjust.

Consider decorating it with stickers. Craft stores or scrapbooking

stores have some really great stuff. It's simple and easy to change!

Let us know how Luke's fitting goes

Mom to Dane 4 yo and Cece 12 mo (DOC Grads)

[Guest guest]

Hi Terry,

Welcome to the group! I see your questions have already been answered,

I just wanted to say welcome. Keep us posted on Luke.

>

> Hi everyone-

>

> I have been reading posts on this board for the past month to get an

> idea of what to expect when my son Luke gets his band. I am very

> fearful that he will have a hard time transitioning, but from reading

> it seems that it usually takes a few days to get used to.

>

> A couple of questions I have-

>

> Do they have a difficult time sleeping and if so, do they get used to

> it eventually?

>

> What is the best way to decorate? I am so uncreative and do not know

> much about arts and crafts. Could I just take it to a place like " My

> mommy made it? " (This is one of those stores where they decorate step

> stools, piggy banks, etc.)

>

> Any information would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Terry

> mother of Luke(6 months)

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Terry,

Welcome to the group! I see your questions have already been answered,

I just wanted to say welcome. Keep us posted on Luke.

>

> Hi everyone-

>

> I have been reading posts on this board for the past month to get an

> idea of what to expect when my son Luke gets his band. I am very

> fearful that he will have a hard time transitioning, but from reading

> it seems that it usually takes a few days to get used to.

>

> A couple of questions I have-

>

> Do they have a difficult time sleeping and if so, do they get used to

> it eventually?

>

> What is the best way to decorate? I am so uncreative and do not know

> much about arts and crafts. Could I just take it to a place like " My

> mommy made it? " (This is one of those stores where they decorate step

> stools, piggy banks, etc.)

>

> Any information would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Terry

> mother of Luke(6 months)

>

[Guest guest]

Terry,

I see that you have recieved excellent help already, but I just

wanted to say Welcome!

CAROLG

>

> Hi everyone-

>

> I have been reading posts on this board for the past month to get

an

> idea of what to expect when my son Luke gets his band. I am very

> fearful that he will have a hard time transitioning, but from

reading

> it seems that it usually takes a few days to get used to.

>

> A couple of questions I have-

>

> Do they have a difficult time sleeping and if so, do they get used

to

> it eventually?

>

> What is the best way to decorate? I am so uncreative and do not

know

> much about arts and crafts. Could I just take it to a place

like " My

> mommy made it? " (This is one of those stores where they decorate

step

> stools, piggy banks, etc.)

>

> Any information would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Terry

> mother of Luke(6 months)

>

[Guest guest]

Terry,

I see that you have recieved excellent help already, but I just

wanted to say Welcome!

CAROLG

>

> Hi everyone-

>

> I have been reading posts on this board for the past month to get

an

> idea of what to expect when my son Luke gets his band. I am very

> fearful that he will have a hard time transitioning, but from

reading

> it seems that it usually takes a few days to get used to.

>

> A couple of questions I have-

>

> Do they have a difficult time sleeping and if so, do they get used

to

> it eventually?

>

> What is the best way to decorate? I am so uncreative and do not

know

> much about arts and crafts. Could I just take it to a place

like " My

> mommy made it? " (This is one of those stores where they decorate

step

> stools, piggy banks, etc.)

>

> Any information would be greatly appreciated!

>

> Thanks!

>

> Terry

> mother of Luke(6 months)

>