Guest guest Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I think the band can look very cute with stickers, so if you're worried about the paint I would just do that. -christine > > Has anyone had trouble with their baby being allergic to the paint on > the helmnet when they decorate it even if it is non toxic paint? I am > nervous to paint it since my son has sensitive skin. I know once you > paint the helmet it is permanent... The white helmet looks awful though > so something has to be done!. I have been getting stares and I know > people are wondering what is wrong with him or they try to avoid you > altogether. > > Any help would be appreciated:) > > (San Diego, Zachary DOC band since June 6) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I haven't heard of anyone being allergic to acrylic paint, but I would imagine it is possible. There's probably a way to test it out before you paint the helmet itself, maybe paint a layer on a paper plate and let him play with it a little to see what happens? I don't know, that sounds funny, but I'm just trying to think of a way you can test it first (like on a lot of skin care products etc that say to test it on a small patch of skin first before slathering it all over the place - and I use paper plates as my paint pallete when I decorate the band, so it's the only thing I can think of this early in the morning). Anyway, also, the paint isn't permanent. It peels right off, so if you did paint it and there was a problem, you could just peel it off. But I would first start with trying to test his reaction to it first before painting it. And if does have a reaction, stickers can look really cute by themselves. Good luck! Jake-21m (tort resolved/rt plagio/DOCBand #2 1 week) Jordan-4 > > Has anyone had trouble with their baby being allergic to the paint on > the helmnet when they decorate it even if it is non toxic paint? I am > nervous to paint it since my son has sensitive skin. I know once you > paint the helmet it is permanent... The white helmet looks awful though > so something has to be done!. I have been getting stares and I know > people are wondering what is wrong with him or they try to avoid you > altogether. > > Any help would be appreciated:) > > (San Diego, Zachary DOC band since June 6) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 My daughter has extremely sensitive skin and eczema - we've had no problems witht the paint. Once the mod podge dries, there are no fumes at all. Just be careful not to paint the foam. Re: allergic to the paint I think the band can look very cute with stickers, so if you're worried about the paint I would just do that. -christine > > Has anyone had trouble with their baby being allergic to the paint on > the helmnet when they decorate it even if it is non toxic paint? I am > nervous to paint it since my son has sensitive skin. I know once you > paint the helmet it is permanent... The white helmet looks awful though > so something has to be done!. I have been getting stares and I know > people are wondering what is wrong with him or they try to avoid you > altogether. > > Any help would be appreciated: ) > > (San Diego, Zachary DOC band since June 6) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hi , I am from San Diego too, it is nice to know there are others around town in helmets :-) Dylan gets his helmet on Thrusday, we are nervous but are hoping for the best. Ours too will come already colored but I plan on decorating it with stickers. Where in San Diego do you live? What is your child's story? Also I found a website that sells cute shirts that say " Cranial King " & " Don't mind me, I'm just rounding out my head " I plan on buying a couple of those so people know why he is wearing the helmet. Here is the link to that website. http://www.cafepress.com/preciousbambino/114821 > > Has anyone had trouble with their baby being allergic to the paint on > the helmnet when they decorate it even if it is non toxic paint? I am > nervous to paint it since my son has sensitive skin. I know once you > paint the helmet it is permanent... The white helmet looks awful though > so something has to be done!. I have been getting stares and I know > people are wondering what is wrong with him or they try to avoid you > altogether. > > Any help would be appreciated:) > > (San Diego, Zachary DOC band since June 6) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hi ! I would highly recommend checking out: http://www.lazardo.com/ a is in SoCal and did a WONDERFUL job with my son's helmet. My son also has very sensitive skin but has had no issues with the non- toxic paints used. We are also very concerned parents and with the research we did, there's no harm in using acrylic paints. Everywhere we go, my son gets so much attention! He LOVES it! I had the helmet painted by a professional because 1) it's therapy for me because I hated the " looks " ; 2)I tried painting it myself and it was a mess! 3) I would rather spend the time with my son than deal with painting his helmet 4) after pricing out the cost, a was cheaper than the amount of suppiles and di-cuts we needed to paint the helmet. To see the helmet, look under " Our Babies K " for Keegan / 5 months / R Tort / Brachy - DOCBand - 3 weeks Melinda > > Has anyone had trouble with their baby being allergic to the paint on > the helmnet when they decorate it even if it is non toxic paint? I am > nervous to paint it since my son has sensitive skin. I know once you > paint the helmet it is permanent... The white helmet looks awful though > so something has to be done!. I have been getting stares and I know > people are wondering what is wrong with him or they try to avoid you > altogether. > > Any help would be appreciated:) > > (San Diego, Zachary DOC band since June 6) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Hi Melinda. He's adorable! I'm not a hugs sports fan, but have to admit he looks cute. -christine sydney 2 yrs starband grad > > Hi ! > > I would highly recommend checking out: > http://www.lazardo.com/ > > a is in SoCal and did a WONDERFUL job with my son's helmet. > My son also has very sensitive skin but has had no issues with the non- > toxic paints used. We are also very concerned parents and with the > research we did, there's no harm in using acrylic paints. > > Everywhere we go, my son gets so much attention! He LOVES it! > > I had the helmet painted by a professional because 1) it's therapy for > me because I hated the " looks " ; 2)I tried painting it myself and it was > a mess! 3) I would rather spend the time with my son than deal with > painting his helmet 4) after pricing out the cost, a was cheaper > than the amount of suppiles and di-cuts we needed to paint the helmet. > > To see the helmet, look under " Our Babies K " for Keegan / 5 months / R > Tort / Brachy - DOCBand - 3 weeks > > Melinda > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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