Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Posted October 31, 2006 Hello everybody, My name is Donna and I am the grandmother of a beautiful little girl, Nina who is 9 months. Nina has mild-moderate plagiocephaly and her head size is off the charts, over 99%. Nina is a large baby, her height and weight are on the high end of the chart as well. At one time, the plagiocephaly was moderate-severe. Nina was at the neurosurgeon yesterday and her head has improved tremendously these past few months but it is time to make a decision on whether she will wear a helmet. My son says no, my daughter-in-law is afraid Nina will one day ask her why she did not make her wear the helmet. The neurosurgeon told my DIL the decision is her and insurance will not pay for a helmet. My questions are: 1. How difficult is it for a child to adjust to wearing a helmet? 2. Does the helmet have to be worn 24/7 has the neurosurgeon recommends? 3. If she does not wear the helmet, will this be noticeable when she is older or will hair hide the fact her head is not shaped properly? Does anybody have an older child who did not wear the helmet and they now regret their decision? To look at Nina from the front, you would not know she has plagiocephaly. Her face is perfectly round, ears are positioned properly. Please share your thoughts. I read the FAQ page and did not know plagiocephaly is not just a flattened head, very interesting. Thank you in advance for any guidance you may offer. Regards, Donna Pittsburgh, PA Quote
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