New to group - helmet not fitting correctly

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone,

Wanted to introduce ourselves and get some feedback. Our daugther

is 11 months old and has had a helmet for about a month. We've had

numerous problems with the fit - first sliding into her eyes, then

leaving red marks for several hours, then sliding into her ayes

again, now she is able to remove it by sliding it off her head.

After about 7 adjustments, and month into the process, we still

don't have a helmet that's working. We are not happy with the place

we were referred to for the helmet, and depending on what feedback

we get from the craniofacial clinic tomorrow, we are thinking about

switching to a different orthotics company, particularly if the

clinic says she needs a new helmet. Not sure if anyone lives in the

Los Angeles area, but would appreciate hearing any experiences (good

or bad) you've had with any of the following places, or if you have

some place that you would recommend.

Cranial Therapies in North Hollywood

Hanger Prosthetics in Encino (also office in North Hollywood)

Ortho Engineering in Van Nuys

Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations you might have.

Drew

[Guest guest]

Where are you going right now?

We used Hanger in Northridge (moved to Encino) Rayn is a sweetheart who really cares about the kids... I'm not sure who the ortho is now... just remember that the experience of the ortho is the KEY to getting the best correction. Hanger (and other providers) also provide other orthotic devices so the expertise is more spread out for an ortho at these places - they treat less babies heads than say adult foot or back issues. C only treats babies so the exprience there is 100% banding.

CT in Pasadena would be a good option.

Jen and Luli - 28 months

Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA

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

New to group - helmet not fitting correctly

Hello everyone,

Wanted to introduce ourselves and get some feedback. Our daugther

is 11 months old and has had a helmet for about a month. We've had

numerous problems with the fit - first sliding into her eyes, then

leaving red marks for several hours, then sliding into her ayes

again, now she is able to remove it by sliding it off her head.

After about 7 adjustments, and month into the process, we still

don't have a helmet that's working. We are not happy with the place

we were referred to for the helmet, and depending on what feedback

we get from the craniofacial clinic tomorrow, we are thinking about

switching to a different orthotics company, particularly if the

clinic says she needs a new helmet. Not sure if anyone lives in the

Los Angeles area, but would appreciate hearing any experiences (good

or bad) you've had with any of the following places, or if you have

some place that you would recommend.

Cranial Therapies in North Hollywood

Hanger Prosthetics in Encino (also office in North Hollywood)

Ortho Engineering in Van Nuys

Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations you might have.

Drew

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[Guest guest]

Cranial Therapies is closed and now there is a Cranial Tech office in

Pasedena (check www.cranialtech.com).They have a great reputation. If

you have to go for a new band I would try them.

There are some LA moms her too so hopefully they'll chime in. It

definitely sounds like you need a new band - either from your existing

provider, or preferably a new one.

Good luck & let us know what happens.

-christine

sydney 2 yrs starband grad

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> Wanted to introduce ourselves and get some feedback. Our daugther

> is 11 months old and has had a helmet for about a month. We've had

> numerous problems with the fit - first sliding into her eyes, then

> leaving red marks for several hours, then sliding into her ayes

> again, now she is able to remove it by sliding it off her head.

> After about 7 adjustments, and month into the process, we still

> don't have a helmet that's working. We are not happy with the place

> we were referred to for the helmet, and depending on what feedback

> we get from the craniofacial clinic tomorrow, we are thinking about

> switching to a different orthotics company, particularly if the

> clinic says she needs a new helmet. Not sure if anyone lives in the

> Los Angeles area, but would appreciate hearing any experiences (good

> or bad) you've had with any of the following places, or if you have

> some place that you would recommend.

>

> Cranial Therapies in North Hollywood

> Hanger Prosthetics in Encino (also office in North Hollywood)

> Ortho Engineering in Van Nuys

>

> Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations you might have.

>

> Drew

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you both very much for the feedback on Hanger and Cranial

Technologies - after going to craniofacial clinic and getting

confirmation that helmet is defective, we are planning on switching

orthotists - your recs are much appreciated. will let you know how

new helmet goes.

thanks again.

Drew

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > Wanted to introduce ourselves and get some feedback. Our

daugther

> > is 11 months old and has had a helmet for about a month. We've

had

> > numerous problems with the fit - first sliding into her eyes,

then

> > leaving red marks for several hours, then sliding into her ayes

> > again, now she is able to remove it by sliding it off her head.

> > After about 7 adjustments, and month into the process, we still

> > don't have a helmet that's working. We are not happy with the

place

> > we were referred to for the helmet, and depending on what

feedback

> > we get from the craniofacial clinic tomorrow, we are thinking

about

> > switching to a different orthotics company, particularly if the

> > clinic says she needs a new helmet. Not sure if anyone lives in

the

> > Los Angeles area, but would appreciate hearing any experiences

(good

> > or bad) you've had with any of the following places, or if you

have

> > some place that you would recommend.

> >

> > Cranial Therapies in North Hollywood

> > Hanger Prosthetics in Encino (also office in North Hollywood)

> > Ortho Engineering in Van Nuys

> >

> > Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations you might have.

> >

> > Drew

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I live in Los Angeles and take my son to Cranail Technologies in

Pasadena. We have been going for about 11 weeks now and have seen

such great improvement in the shape of his head! I would highly

recommend them

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> Wanted to introduce ourselves and get some feedback. Our daugther

> is 11 months old and has had a helmet for about a month. We've had

> numerous problems with the fit - first sliding into her eyes, then

> leaving red marks for several hours, then sliding into her ayes

> again, now she is able to remove it by sliding it off her head.

> After about 7 adjustments, and month into the process, we still

> don't have a helmet that's working. We are not happy with the

place

> we were referred to for the helmet, and depending on what feedback

> we get from the craniofacial clinic tomorrow, we are thinking about

> switching to a different orthotics company, particularly if the

> clinic says she needs a new helmet. Not sure if anyone lives in

the

> Los Angeles area, but would appreciate hearing any experiences

(good

> or bad) you've had with any of the following places, or if you have

> some place that you would recommend.

>

> Cranial Therapies in North Hollywood

> Hanger Prosthetics in Encino (also office in North Hollywood)

> Ortho Engineering in Van Nuys

>

> Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations you might have.

>

> Drew

>

[Guest guest]

I also live in Los Angeles and take my baby to CT Pasadena for 2 weeks now. I am sooo happy with improvement his head looks a lot better . I also recommend CT Pasadena. My baby is 4 1/2 Months old. Paola Nicolas 4 1/2issa_mandm <issa_mandm@...> wrote: I live in Los Angeles and take my son to Cranail Technologies in Pasadena. We have been going for about 11 weeks now and have seen such great improvement in the shape of his head! I would highly recommend them

>> Hello everyone,> > Wanted to introduce ourselves and get some feedback. Our daugther > is 11 months old and has had a helmet for about a month. We've had > numerous problems with the fit - first sliding into her eyes, then > leaving red marks for several hours, then sliding into her ayes > again, now she is able to remove it by sliding it off her head. > After about 7 adjustments, and month into the process, we still > don't have a helmet that's working. We are not happy with the place > we were referred to for the helmet, and depending on what feedback > we get from the craniofacial clinic tomorrow, we are thinking about > switching to a different orthotics company, particularly if the > clinic says she needs a new helmet. Not

sure if anyone lives in the > Los Angeles area, but would appreciate hearing any experiences (good > or bad) you've had with any of the following places, or if you have > some place that you would recommend. > > Cranial Therapies in North Hollywood> Hanger Prosthetics in Encino (also office in North Hollywood)> Ortho Engineering in Van Nuys> > Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations you might have.> > Drew>

[Guest guest]

Oh this is sooo Our story. I have has to same problems as you. I

finally just changed and went to Stellar in Pasadena. I Love him only

been there for a week and have inprovement REALLY HAPPY feel free to

write if you would like to talk more or if phone is better let me

know. I have has a hard threee months with this and now feel like I am

on the right track. katiegpatrick@...

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > Wanted to introduce ourselves and get some feedback. Our daugther

> > is 11 months old and has had a helmet for about a month. We've had

> > numerous problems with the fit - first sliding into her eyes, then

> > leaving red marks for several hours, then sliding into her ayes

> > again, now she is able to remove it by sliding it off her head.

> > After about 7 adjustments, and month into the process, we still

> > don't have a helmet that's working. We are not happy with the

> place

> > we were referred to for the helmet, and depending on what feedback

> > we get from the craniofacial clinic tomorrow, we are thinking about

> > switching to a different orthotics company, particularly if the

> > clinic says she needs a new helmet. Not sure if anyone lives in

> the

> > Los Angeles area, but would appreciate hearing any experiences

> (good

> > or bad) you've had with any of the following places, or if you have

> > some place that you would recommend.

> >

> > Cranial Therapies in North Hollywood

> > Hanger Prosthetics in Encino (also office in North Hollywood)

> > Ortho Engineering in Van Nuys

> >

> > Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations you might have.

> >

> > Drew

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

We are working with Cooney at Swiss Balance in Santa and LOVE him.

He's been doing this for 20+ years and couldn't be better to work with. Their

number is (310) 458-9648.

Good luck!

Jamia

[Guest guest]

Hi,

That's strange - the message I posted a few weeks ago seems to have

gotten re-posted. Nonetheless, we appreciate everyone's

recommendations. Just to update everyone - we ended up going to

Hanger in Encino, and we were fortunately able to get a new helmet

covered by the insurance company. The orthotist there, , is

terrific. Our daughter's had the helmet for about a week now and it

fits great. Haven't even had to take it in for an adjustment.

Drew

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> >

> > Wanted to introduce ourselves and get some feedback. Our

daugther

> > is 11 months old and has had a helmet for about a month. We've

had

> > numerous problems with the fit - first sliding into her eyes,

then

> > leaving red marks for several hours, then sliding into her ayes

> > again, now she is able to remove it by sliding it off her head.

> > After about 7 adjustments, and month into the process, we still

> > don't have a helmet that's working. We are not happy with the

> place

> > we were referred to for the helmet, and depending on what

feedback

> > we get from the craniofacial clinic tomorrow, we are thinking

about

> > switching to a different orthotics company, particularly if the

> > clinic says she needs a new helmet. Not sure if anyone lives in

> the

> > Los Angeles area, but would appreciate hearing any experiences

> (good

> > or bad) you've had with any of the following places, or if you

have

> > some place that you would recommend.

> >

> > Cranial Therapies in North Hollywood

> > Hanger Prosthetics in Encino (also office in North Hollywood)

> > Ortho Engineering in Van Nuys

> >

> > Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations you might have.

> >

> > Drew

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jamia,

I was wondering what kind of band/helmet you have?

thanks. -christine

sydney 2 yrs starband grad

>

> Hi,

>

> We are working with Cooney at Swiss Balance in Santa

and LOVE him. He's been doing this for 20+ years and couldn't be

better to work with. Their number is (310) 458-9648.

>

> Good luck!

> Jamia

>