Re: So confused and overwhelmed

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What does " active " mean? Sorry for my ignorance... I know I'm

required to come back every 2 weeks for adjustments. Because

there's so few kids getting this helmet here, I have really limited

resources of people to talk to about it. Apparently here in

Edmonton they prefer to do physiotherapy/cranial sacral massage,

etc. on most cases and do see results, that's why so few get helmets

here.

I'm just wanting the best for my son but am confused again--what's

the oldest age you can have your child in a helmet? I was told 12

months is the latest you can do anything...is this incorrect?

Thanks!

> >

> > All this info is great--but so overwhelming and confusing!

> >

> > My son is almost 8 months old. He was born with one side of his

> > head flat (due to a very short umbilical cord). Since birth I've

> > layed him on his left side to sleep to try and even it out. At 3

> > months I asked my GP about it, she said " oh it's nothing, it

will

> go

> > away " but referred me to a pediatrician anyway. 3 months later,

I

> > finally got in to this pediatrician who said it wasn't serious

> > either but would have him referred to the Stollery Children's

> > Hospital here in Edmonton, Canada, where they have a whole area

> > devoted to babies head shapes. Anyway, had our appt. there

> > yesterday and was advised that my son needs a helmet as he has

> both

> > plagiocephaly and brachyocephaly. His back right side is

> completely

> > flat, and the skull above his ears is pushed out and the top of

> his

> > skull is quite high.

> >

> > I was told that 3% of babies that they see require treatment,

and

> > she said nearly 1000 babies are seen a year. I was quite

suprised

> > as I figured they'd just tell me it was no big deal and to go

home

> > and not worry about it.

> >

> > Anyway, I am happy someone finally took my concern seriously as

> it's

> > bothered me from day 1, but all doctors seemed to play it down

so

> > much.

> >

> > He is to be casted next Tuesday and then fitted shortly

thereafter

> > with his helmet. We should have it early July she told me. He's

> to

> > wear it for 4 full months.

> >

> > I'm in Edmonton and have read a bunch of posts with people's

> > comments about the U of A and their rip-off doc band/helmet. Can

> > anyone give me any advice or things I need to ask or keep my

eyes

> > out for??? I want the best for my son and I'm completely new to

> all

> > of this. Anyone have postive experiences in Edmonton?????

> >

> > Thank you!!

> >

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