Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Hi, 1cm is probably right. usually they measure in mm, so he would be 10 mm. I looked in the database and seems that and Filippis uses the Danmar Helmet which is a passive band. Passive bands are generally used only for young babies and max's plagio isn't severe so the band should be fine. Maybe others can offer opinions of the orthos there. Generally passive bands need to be worn longer than active bands. you should check with the ortho if the 3 mo estimate is reasonable. active band providers include cranial technologies (docband), orthomeric (starband) and hanger (hanger band). these generally work faster and are adjusted more frequently. I'm not sure if there are local providers of any of these bands in your area. with any of these bands (including danmar) the key is to have an experience ortho. that is the best way to ensure a good outcome. Brachy is measured differently than plagio. Her cranial index was about 100 - meaning her head was equally wide and long (width/length). The idea is around 78-80. hope this isn't too much info to start. there are lots of people here going through the same thing, so you'll find plenty of support. -christine mom to sydney/ 13 mo/ starband grad 10-06 > > > > > > We had our appointment today and it is official that and Max have > > > Plagiocephaly. I am not surprised at all but I am a little sad now > >that it > > > is official. Our ped kept telling us not to worry about it that > >they will > > > round out on their own and I guess I was expecting to hear that today. > > > > > > Anyway, has a very mild case and Max's is worse. If it were > >just > > > I am not sure that we would band but since Max will be getting one, > >it seem > > > that we should do it for too. > > > > > > Has anyone had a child with a very mild case that decided to band? > >Because > > > they are fourth months old, she thinks they will only need to wear > >the bands > > > for three months. > > > > > > Thanks, Dawn > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > With tax season right around the corner, make sure to follow these few > simple tips. > http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?\ icid=HMFebtagline > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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