Re: Newcomer seeks advice-THANKS BECKY

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Thanks for putting the plagio thing in perspective Becky! After

reading all of the replies to Ray's message, I was beginning to think

I needed to get a CAT scan for my son, who's been in a DOC band for 6

weeks for the same symptoms Ray's child has!

I notice it in the mirror, but not looking straight on. It's when I

turn him to the side to see if one side of his forehead protrudes

farther, which it does. Anyway, if you can get a consultation with

Cranial Tech (they're free) Ray, probably the physical therapist

there will be able to tell you everything you need to know (mine says

she can tell the minute she looks at the child).

As for the band, it's a piece of cake. I was worried to death before

my son began wearing his... you get used to it, quick. It's like

wearing shoes now. Surprisingly, most people I told had seen or heard

about it before, or knew someone personally who has had a band.

You'll be amazed at how differently you feel about it after your

baby's worn it for several weeks. Also, the younger the better. They

suggested taking my son's off at our appt. tomorrow, I'd like him to

go another ten days at least, I think. Either way he started at

almost 5 mos. and will be finished by the time he turns 7 mos. (Oct.

15) and the PT categorized his as plagio/scapho, mild to severe.

Good luck, hope this helped!

Nikki

mom to Liam (6 1/2 mos.)

DOC band

CT in Charlotte, NC

PS--Keep in mind a baby at 4 mos. doesn't know what's going on... if

anything, he probably just thinks it's time for his helmet.

>

> Hello. I just stumbled upon this newsgroup, and with a heavy

heart,

> ask for advice.

>

> After doing some research on the Internet, I've come to think my 3-

> month old boy has plagiocephaly -- a mishapen head. It's subtle, but

> his right forehead protrudes more than the left, his ears are not

> lined up when viewed from above, and his head simply doesn't look

> symmetrical, especially when I look at him in a mirror. Most of the

> information I've come across advises against leaving him on his back

> for too long, not leaving him in a car seat, providing plenty of

tummy

> time, altering his position in the crib, etc. But all the points of

> advice are things we're already doing. I belive his misshaped noggin

> is due to the fact that he had low amniotic fluid during the

> pregnancy.

>

> Which brings me to my question -- since we already routinely perform

> the suggested " remedies, " are there any other alternatives besides

> head gear to try and bring his head to a " normal " shape? The

thought

> of my precious baby wearing round-the-clock head gear for six months

> breaks my heart.

>

> Thanks in advance.

>

> -Ray

>