Re: Question on Helmet risks?

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Hi ,

welcome to the group. I see that Molly already pointed out that

these risks are addressed in the FDA approval.

I wanted to add that my daughter wore a starband for 5 mo and was on

time or early for every milestone including walking before she

graduated at 10 mo. Of course all kids are different, and I'm not

saying this this to brag - just to let you know that from my

experience banding really has no negative impact on children. I would

say the only downside is it gets a bit smelly, and you get some funny

looks from strangers when you take your baby out in their band. I

would also add that you should go to an experienced helmet/band

provider since the results really depend on them knowing their stuff.

take care. -christine

sydney 2 yrs starband grad

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> Hello All,

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> I am new to this group. My daughter is diagnosed with a mild plagio.

There is a little facial asymmetry too associated with the plagio

which I am concerned about. I have researching about the helmet and I

found the FDA approval for this device at:

> http://www.cranialtech.com/FDA_approval.html

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> There is paragraph in the approval on the risks and the third risk

about impairment of brain growth really got me worried. I wanted to

know what the mother's with experience think about this.

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> With a mild plagio its so difficult to decide whether to opt for the

helmet or not..

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> FDA identified the following risks to health associated with this

> type of device: (1) Skin irritation, skin breakdown and subsequent

> infection due to excessive pressure on the skin; (2) head and neck

> trauma due to alteration of the functional center of mass of the head

> and the additional weight of the device especially with an infant who

> is still developing the ability to control his/her head and neck

> movements; (3) impairment of brain growth and development from

> mechanical restriction of cranial growth; (4) asphyxiation due to

> mechanical failure, poor fit, and/or excessive weight that alters the

> infant's ability to lift the head; (5) eye trauma due to mechanical

> failure, poor construction and/or inappropriate fit; and (6) contact

> dermatitis due to the materials used in the construction of the device.

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> Looking forward to your inputs,

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