Re: New to the group, questions about the fitting

[Guest guest]

,

My son did not like the casting, but it was very quick! He was really

tired, which I think made it harder than it probably would have been.

They first put a stocking over his head and cut out a spot for his

face. They then put the casting around his head (it appeared to be the

same material that they used for a cast on your arm/leg). They put a

tube on the back of his head (under the cast) and pulled that out and

that is where they cut the cast so that they could pull it off. It was

not painful to my son at all, just different. My son hates to be held

down and holding his arms down was the most upsetting part to him. The

whole time I held him on my lap and tried to sooth him. It was really

quick and as soon as they took the cast off his head he was fine.

Honestly, I think it's harder on us than them. Good luck!

Jocelyn

>

> Hi! I am new to the group, my son is 6 months old and is going in

next

> week for his initial helmet molding/fitting. I was wondering if

anyone

> can tell me about the process so that I am ready for it. I know he

> hated taking the X-Rays prior to seeing the plastic surgeon, so I am

> just dreading this being horrible. Any advice to make it better or

> just some insight into what to be prepared for would be much

> appreciated.

> Thanks,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

welcome to the group. my daughter was scanned instead of molded, but

I've heard the casting is unpleasant, but quick. Once you get the band

they'll give you instructions on the wearing schedule. it takes a week

or two for babies to adjust, but goes quickly. at first you have to do

frequent checks for redspots, you may need to go back for an

adjustment and they will generally sweat until they adjust to wearing

a " hat " all the time. after that it becomes part of your daily

routine, and your baby looks funny without it.

what kind of band will your son be getting?

-christine

mom to sydney/ 14 mo/ starband grad 10-06

>

> Hi! I am new to the group, my son is 6 months old and is going in next

> week for his initial helmet molding/fitting. I was wondering if anyone

> can tell me about the process so that I am ready for it. I know he

> hated taking the X-Rays prior to seeing the plastic surgeon, so I am

> just dreading this being horrible. Any advice to make it better or

> just some insight into what to be prepared for would be much

> appreciated.

> Thanks,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ok, now I am starting to freak out that I am just an idiot that

hasn't looked into this situation at all! I have no idea what kind

of band it is! I know it has like an adjust able metal rivet looking

thing instead of velcro. It was very thin and had a hard plastic

exterior and they said I can choose the color, etc. As far as the

brand, I have no idea. I am in St. Louis and will be using O & P Labs

if anyone knows what they are likely to use. I don't even have any

of these measurements that everyone keeps talking about! The

pediatrician sent me to get x-rays, we verified that everything was

open and then I went to the pediatric plastic surgeon. He looked at

the X-rays, felt Isaac's head and looked at it. Said he ranked it a

7 out of 10 for severity and said it would not get better on its

own. (We had already spent several months trying to self-correct

with positioning, sleeping on a sheepskin, etc., but he has reflux

and it limits tummy time, etc.)

I asked if he thought there would be future issues with safety of

helmets used as sporting equipment, etc. (we like to cycle as a

family, etc.) he said he had no idea (not really confidence

inspiring). Anyway, my husband and I want it corrected just in case,

and especially since you can't decide to do something later. Should

I be more concerned with the details here? Is there a huge

difference in the product or is it really a matter of the casting

facility and their expertise at the fitting which is kind what I was

assuming?

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

welcome to the group, and don't blame yourself. we got scanned for my

daughter's band before I knew what to ask about. actually one of the

orthos told me about this group. luckily they were very good and we

got great correction. our doc never said " you have options A, B or C "

he just said go to xyz to get a helmet.

If I were you I would call the ortho and ask what brand of band it is,

is it active or passive, how long have they been doing bands... at

least you'll have the information after the fact. If you want to post

a picture someone might recognize your band, but the ortho would be

the best person to ask.

as far as future issues, if plagio goes uncorrected there can be

problems getting football or bike helmets, and even glasses that fit

properly when kids are older. with treatment you shouldn't have to

worry about those things.

take care. -christine

mom to sydney/ 14 mo/ starband grad 10-06

>

> Ok, now I am starting to freak out that I am just an idiot that

> hasn't looked into this situation at all! I have no idea what kind

> of band it is! I know it has like an adjust able metal rivet looking

> thing instead of velcro. It was very thin and had a hard plastic

> exterior and they said I can choose the color, etc. As far as the

> brand, I have no idea. I am in St. Louis and will be using O & P Labs

> if anyone knows what they are likely to use. I don't even have any

> of these measurements that everyone keeps talking about! The

> pediatrician sent me to get x-rays, we verified that everything was

> open and then I went to the pediatric plastic surgeon. He looked at

> the X-rays, felt Isaac's head and looked at it. Said he ranked it a

> 7 out of 10 for severity and said it would not get better on its

> own. (We had already spent several months trying to self-correct

> with positioning, sleeping on a sheepskin, etc., but he has reflux

> and it limits tummy time, etc.)

> I asked if he thought there would be future issues with safety of

> helmets used as sporting equipment, etc. (we like to cycle as a

> family, etc.) he said he had no idea (not really confidence

> inspiring). Anyway, my husband and I want it corrected just in case,

> and especially since you can't decide to do something later. Should

> I be more concerned with the details here? Is there a huge

> difference in the product or is it really a matter of the casting

> facility and their expertise at the fitting which is kind what I was

> assuming?

>

[Guest guest]

I am also new to the group and am using O & P Labs too. I did not get

any of this information either. Did you receive your helmet yet. My

daughter Caroline was just fitted for a helmet on 03/20 and will

pick it up next week. What plastic surgeon did you see. I went to

Carstens at Cardinal Glennon.

> >

> > Ok, now I am starting to freak out that I am just an idiot that

> > hasn't looked into this situation at all! I have no idea what

kind

> > of band it is! I know it has like an adjust able metal rivet

looking

> > thing instead of velcro. It was very thin and had a hard

plastic

> > exterior and they said I can choose the color, etc. As far as

the

> > brand, I have no idea. I am in St. Louis and will be using O & P

Labs

> > if anyone knows what they are likely to use. I don't even have

any

> > of these measurements that everyone keeps talking about! The

> > pediatrician sent me to get x-rays, we verified that everything

was

> > open and then I went to the pediatric plastic surgeon. He

looked at

> > the X-rays, felt Isaac's head and looked at it. Said he ranked

it a

> > 7 out of 10 for severity and said it would not get better on its

> > own. (We had already spent several months trying to self-

correct

> > with positioning, sleeping on a sheepskin, etc., but he has

reflux

> > and it limits tummy time, etc.)

> > I asked if he thought there would be future issues with safety

of

> > helmets used as sporting equipment, etc. (we like to cycle as a

> > family, etc.) he said he had no idea (not really confidence

> > inspiring). Anyway, my husband and I want it corrected just in

case,

> > and especially since you can't decide to do something later.

Should

> > I be more concerned with the details here? Is there a huge

> > difference in the product or is it really a matter of the

casting

> > facility and their expertise at the fitting which is kind what I

was

> > assuming?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi , welcome to the group. my daughter wore her band last year

(for 5 mo) and now her head looks great. I hope you little one does well.

-christine

mom to sydney/ 14 mo/ starband grad 10-06

> > >

> > > Ok, now I am starting to freak out that I am just an idiot that

> > > hasn't looked into this situation at all! I have no idea what

> kind

> > > of band it is! I know it has like an adjust able metal rivet

> looking

> > > thing instead of velcro. It was very thin and had a hard

> plastic

> > > exterior and they said I can choose the color, etc. As far as

> the

> > > brand, I have no idea. I am in St. Louis and will be using O & P

> Labs

> > > if anyone knows what they are likely to use. I don't even have

> any

> > > of these measurements that everyone keeps talking about! The

> > > pediatrician sent me to get x-rays, we verified that everything

> was

> > > open and then I went to the pediatric plastic surgeon. He

> looked at

> > > the X-rays, felt Isaac's head and looked at it. Said he ranked

> it a

> > > 7 out of 10 for severity and said it would not get better on its

> > > own. (We had already spent several months trying to self-

> correct

> > > with positioning, sleeping on a sheepskin, etc., but he has

> reflux

> > > and it limits tummy time, etc.)

> > > I asked if he thought there would be future issues with safety

> of

> > > helmets used as sporting equipment, etc. (we like to cycle as a

> > > family, etc.) he said he had no idea (not really confidence

> > > inspiring). Anyway, my husband and I want it corrected just in

> case,

> > > and especially since you can't decide to do something later.

> Should

> > > I be more concerned with the details here? Is there a huge

> > > difference in the product or is it really a matter of the

> casting

> > > facility and their expertise at the fitting which is kind what I

> was

> > > assuming?

> > >

> >

>