Re: Average time for 5.5 mth old in DOCBand?

March 30, 2006

CT believes that an active band loses it proper holding power to be

optimally effective after four months, so they require a new one

every four months, or when a baby grows out of it. Orthomerica

doesn't have this same policy so they usually use one band for the

entire treatment unless the baby absolutely grows out of the

Starband. Hope that helps.

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

March 30, 2006