Re: Adjusting to Doc Band/Cranial Cap

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My daughter adjusted very quickly to daytime wear, but nights were

difficult. She was 5 mo at the time and had just begun sleeping in her

crib, and ended up back in our bed. Cosleeping just always seemed to

work better for us, and helped her sleep in her band. However most

babies do adjust to their normal sleep in a week or two (some right

away). If it is rubbing it may need to be adjusted. Make sure you

follow directions about checking for red spots (should fade within one

hour).

Also dress your baby lighter so he's not too warm. My daughter didn't

like us taking it on/off, but once we got to 23 hours per day it was

easier since it only came off once.

Good luck and let us know if he's doing better.

-christine

sydney 2.5 yrs starband grad

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> How long did it take for your baby to adjust to the Doc band/cranial

> cap? My son (8 months) got his cranial cap on Friday and is not his

> usually happy self....gets scared in the middle of night when he feels

> his cap and has trouble rolling over. He also crys when we take it off

> and put it on. I do see some rubbing on the side of his face and over

> the eyebrow. It weights 6 oz and I am sure has some adjustment period

> but I want to make sure he is adjusting to the cap on this head and it

> is not hurting him. Any advise about your situation will help me.

> Thanks from a worried Mommy.

>

> Trish Quinones

> Arlington Texas

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