Re: Baby Vincenzo

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Hi Kim,

welcome to the group.

here are some numbers on plagio severity that might help: An asymmetry

between 0-3 mm is normal; <6 mm is very mild; 6-10 mm is mild; 10-15

mm is moderate; 15+ mm is severe. That would put your son in the high

moderate range.

as for getting the band covered, that looks good. ours was also

covered 100% (we're in northern California).

i hope vincenzo adjusts quickly to the band (most babies do).

-christine

sydney 16 mo starband grad

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> My son Vincenzo was diagnosed with Plagio about 2 months ago. His

> pediatrician said it was obvious that he'd be a canidate for helmet

> therapy. She then refered us to Dr. Proctor @ Childrens Hospital. He

> explained to us that Vin was scaled as a 14. I had asked it that was

> more on the moderate- severe side andhe had said that he'd seen

> worst. I never got an answer to the severity of his case. Maybe one

> of you can tell me. Hed then reccomended that Vincenzo wear a helmet

> for about 3 months. As Ive read, I know it can be longer depending

> on how everything goes. I guess I am one of the lucky parents that

> have been able to get Blue Cross to cover the expence. I called

> Boston Childrens last week and they said that BCBS covered

> everything. We have a $5,000 limit on durable medical equipmemt.

> Should I call BCBS just in case?

> At first when I found our out baby needed to wear a helmet .. I

> cried. I had never heard of plagio or anything like it. We were new

> to all of this. Since the day his pediatrician said that.... Ive

> been reading everything I can get my hands on about Plagiocephaly.

> Im excited to get Vin in his helmet now. We know we are doing the

> best for our son. I plan on using this time to help raise awareness

> about Plagio and the importance of " tummy time " . any guidance on

> this would be greatly appreciated.

> I would love any advice that could help us ease into this journey

> with Vincenzo.

> I wanted to thank everyone so far for all of your stories and posts

> so far. they have helped us tremendously!

> Thanks,

> Kim

> Mommy to Vincenzo (7 months)

> Getting his helmet this Friday! 5-4-07

>