Re: So confused and overwhelmed

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To my knowledge an active band applies a mild pressure to the

prominent regioins of the skull redirecting growth to the non

prominet regions which the helmet leaves an open space for. A

passive helmet is a symetrical shape that the skull will grow into

and take on that shape. Passive helmets are usually for young

infants I believe. In Edmonton I am pretty sure you are getting an

active helmet. Children can be treated successfuly well past the

age of 12 months although it is ideal to treat them much sooner.

Different helmet providers have varying opinions on this matter. Our

son had his doc band from 14 - 18 months with substatial correction

and he has another doc band now from 21 - 25 months. We are hoping

for more correction.

Haylee

mom to Andre 21 months tort/doc band #1 22/11/05 doc band #2 21/6/06

& Lesly 21 months

> > >

> > > 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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