Re: Orthotist says helmet comes off in February when she's 15 months old -- problem?

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I'm not so sure about that - I do know that some babies don't even start till after that!

I think if the band still fits and you want it on the ortho should work with you - I have never heard of a hard and fast 15mo old rule.

I do know that, yes, it will be hard to get correction at an advanced age - but given your history of regression - I would hope that the ortho would understand your concern. If for no other reason than peace of mind.

:-D

Jen and Luli - 24 months

Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/

Orthotist says helmet comes off in February when she's 15 months old -- problem?

I went to the orthotist for a helmet fitting Tuesday. Savannah has

done fantastic since we put her helmet back on again (she was in for

5 months, out for one, regressed, and has been back in for 4 weeks).

Her numbers are amazing! Over 50% improvement in everything and over

60% improvement in the right forehead/right ear/right eye issues.

Anyway, they said at 15 months her head will not really be conducive

to further correction and we should stop the helmet at that point.

From the literature I've seen, some people keep them on for several

months after.

I'm not trying to get a "perfect child" but I am wanting to get as

much as we can get out of this helmet. The money and time and stress

commitment has been incredible, and I don't want to regret stopping

at 15 months if there was more improvements that could be made.

Do you all agree with their 15 month rule? I've been deliriously

happy with everything they've done to this point. I do agree that

her soft spot has completely closed, but since her visit 4 weeks ago,

her head grew 2 more cm. So, is she truly not growing anymore?

Anybody know?

mother to 13-3/4 month old Savannah

plagy/brachy/macro

In helmet 5 months, out for 1, back in for 4 weeks and counting

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