confused after visit with orthotist -- also, please help with measurements

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I met with an orthotist today who said my almost-5-mo. old should

get the Starband. He said that we would come in for once-per-month

check-ups/adjustments. Is that often enough? He also said he

estimated 6 months wih the helmet which seems like a long time to me.

Also, I don't understand how the measurements work. My son's right-

anterior to left-posterior is 14.8 and his left-anterior to right-

posterior is 14. His side-to-side (ear-to-ear) is 13.3 and front-to-

back is 14.2. Circumference is 45.2. Can you guys please explain

what the significance of these numbers is? I understand that the .8

difference between the first two numbers needs to decrease, but

that's about it. Also, does it sound like it should take 6 months

of wearing the helmet to correct this?

Thank you!

Shana

(Queens, NY)