Allergic to STAR Band Update !!!

[Guest guest]

We are getting it replaced for free! Yay! The foam inside the

typical STAR Band is called Pelite. We are getting a new helmet lined

in only Aliplast which is a different type of hypoallergenic foam. We

are going to get re-scanned tomorrow morning in St. Louis. Have to

leave at 6AM, that means up at 4:30 to get fed and me showered.

I'm so happy to get it replaced. He aso said that if this was a

problem, the Aliplast there is yet another option for a completely

plastic helmet, no foam. I copied and posted the message he sent to

me below. Hicks from Orthomerica, great guy!

Hi ,

Our standard STARband is lined with a foam called Pelite. In the rare

instance that there is an allergic reaction new helmets are generally

refabricated with a foam called Aliplast. Some of these foams are

known by different names throughout the industry, so your orthotist

may have referred to it by another generic name. The last option if

there is a continued skin reaction to the foam linings is to have a

helmet fabricated from a clear material known as Surlyn, these helmets

have no foam lining. Surlyn helmets are more common in post-operative

cases, but are a good alternative if skin reactions persist as well.

Please feel free to contact me directly if I can be of any further

assistance.

We wish you all the best moving forward.

Sincerely,

Hicks

Orthomerica Products, Inc.

877.737.8444

[Guest guest]

That is wonderful news! I'm so happy for you guys.

Amy (SC)

Liam - 6 mos. - STARband 4/26/06

On 5/3/06, illinoismelissa <mhess@...> wrote:

We are getting it replaced for free! Yay! The foam inside thetypical STAR Band is called Pelite. We are getting a new helmet linedin only Aliplast which is a different type of hypoallergenic foam. We

are going to get re-scanned tomorrow morning in St. Louis. Have toleave at 6AM, that means up at 4:30 to get fed and me showered.I'm so happy to get it replaced. He aso said that if this was aproblem, the Aliplast there is yet another option for a completely

plastic helmet, no foam. I copied and posted the message he sent tome below. Hicks from Orthomerica, great guy!Hi ,Our standard STARband is lined with a foam called Pelite. In the rare

instance that there is an allergic reaction new helmets are generallyrefabricated with a foam called Aliplast. Some of these foams areknown by different names throughout the industry, so your orthotistmay have referred to it by another generic name. The last option if

there is a continued skin reaction to the foam linings is to have ahelmet fabricated from a clear material known as Surlyn, these helmetshave no foam lining. Surlyn helmets are more common in post-operative

cases, but are a good alternative if skin reactions persist as well. Please feel free to contact me directly if I can be of any furtherassistance. We wish you all the best moving forward. Sincerely,

HicksOrthomerica Products, Inc. 877.737.8444 For more plagio info, go to

www.plagiocephaly.org/support

[Guest guest]

This is great! Good luck. illinoismelissa <mhess@...> wrote: We are getting it replaced for free! Yay! The foam inside thetypical STAR Band is called Pelite. We are getting a new helmet linedin only Aliplast which is a different type of hypoallergenic foam. Weare going to get re-scanned tomorrow morning in St. Louis. Have toleave at 6AM, that means up at 4:30 to get fed and me showered.I'm so happy to get it replaced. He aso said that if this was aproblem, the Aliplast there is yet another option for a completelyplastic helmet, no foam. I copied and posted the message he sent tome below. Hicks from Orthomerica, great guy!Hi ,Our standard STARband is lined with a foam called Pelite. In the rareinstance that

there is an allergic reaction new helmets are generallyrefabricated with a foam called Aliplast. Some of these foams areknown by different names throughout the industry, so your orthotistmay have referred to it by another generic name. The last option ifthere is a continued skin reaction to the foam linings is to have ahelmet fabricated from a clear material known as Surlyn, these helmetshave no foam lining. Surlyn helmets are more common in post-operativecases, but are a good alternative if skin reactions persist as well. Please feel free to contact me directly if I can be of any furtherassistance. We wish you all the best moving forward. Sincerely, HicksOrthomerica Products, Inc. 877.737.8444 Thank you, JessRemember to visit our webpage at:http://www.geocities.com/boystripletmom/

Get amazing travel prices for air and hotel in one click on FareChase