Re: This may be a silly question..

[Guest guest]

We have Kaiser and our pediatrician did not think there was a problem

but agreed to let us see a PT since our daughter was 6 months and not

yet sitting. The PT confirmed the ear misalignment and flat spots and

though she did not recommend the helmet (she said it was a mild case)

she was supportive our decision to pursue one. Once we had her

recommendation Kaiser gave us the letter authorizing the expense (80%

covered).

e (mom to Ava; 2 mos Hanger band)

[Guest guest]

Hello. You can get the prescription from your pediatrician, but most

people end up seeing a specialist (either a pediatric Neurosurgeon or

a cranial Facial Specialist) to get an opinion and get a presrciption

for a band (if needed). I actually live near Reading, PA and we went

up to town and saw Dr. sey (cranial facial

specialist/plastic surgeon) at Aesthetic surgery associates to get

the precription for my Daughter's band. You can email me if you

would like more info on him. (my email is ronandjenvelez@

peoplepc.com (no spaces)

You do still have time to try agressive repositioning. Though, with

tort, repo can often be tough.

We used Hanger and were very pleased with the correction. As

long as the Orthotist is experienced with cranial banding and plagio,

then you should do fine with Hanger.

Jen

(4 yrs), tort resolved, Hanger Band Grad

(6 1/2 yrs)

>

> I am not to this point yet as my son just turned 3 months but was

> wondering how the process works to get a baby a helmet. Were most

of

> you referred to one of the companies that makes them by a regular

> pedicatrician, or did you have to see a specialist first who sends

you

> over to one of the companies?

> My son will be starting PT for torticollis soon so I'm hoping with

that

> and repositioning his head will get better on it's own, but since

he

> has ear assymetry already I have a feeling he may need a helmet.

From

> doing searching on the internet it looks like Hanger is the only

> company in my area. (town, PA)

> So far my baby's doc doesn't think his head is a big problem..but

I'm

> doubting them a bit. Maybe I just notice it more since I'm his

mother!

> Sorry if these questions are a bit silly, just so new to this.

>

> Kate

>