RE: [SPAM]Re: Help!!!!!

[Guest guest]

Just as an FYI, the Hanger

Band should not be cleaned with anything other than rubbing alcohol; that means

no water and no shampoo. The instructions from Hanger regarding cleaning

the band state:

How

do I clean the Hanger Cranial Band?

The

soft foam lining of the Hanger Cranial Band does not absorb water or

perspiration. It should be cleaned daily with a cloth dampened with rubbing

alcohol. Do not use soap and water; soap residue can lead to skin irritations.

To help prevent irritations please make certain the band is completely dry

prior to putting it on your baby.

(http://www.hanger.com/ThePatientExperience/Pediatrics/Pages/Plagiocephaly.aspx)

Molly

Novato, California

Nicolas, 2.5, tort & plagio, STARband (CIRS Oakland)

4/24/06-9/12/06, Graduate!

, 5.5

, 8.5

From: Plagiocephaly

[mailto:Plagiocephaly ] On Behalf Of Babies Battista

Sent: 5 October 2008 05:17

Plagiocephaly

Subject: [sPAM]Re: Help!!!!!

Antonia, i am so sorry for you and your son, i don't have

much advice but was wondering

what you washed the band with? Maybe he had a reaction to the cleanser you used

or the

cleanser reacted with the foam in the helmet? My son has also had his

hanger helmet for two week and we have been cleaning it with alcohol and once

a day washing it with 's and and making sure it super

dry. Also do you think he got two hot? Wish i had better advice

but maybe someone will have more advice, good luck and hang in there.

From: Antonia

<mommy2jaylina@...>

Subject: Help!!!!!

Plagiocephaly

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2008, 11:43 PM

My son Jayden has had the Hanger

cranial band for two weeks now.

The only issue we had at first was his cheeks got some abrasions and

the band needed an adjustment then he was fine. NOW....omg. Yesterday

he was fine. Today when I took off his helmet to wash it and give him a

bath his ENTIRE head (even the area on the top that is OPEN and shows

his hair) is covered in blisters/boils that are red and seem to be

filled with liquid or puss. ALL OVER. He screamed when I took the band

off. I called the on call line but all they could tell me was to leave

it off till we see his orthotist. Has anyone ever had something like

this happen? I have heard he may get a blister or irritation on

the " high " places where the band was holding his head but this is

EVERYWHERE and it looks disgusting! Some of the blisters have popped

and look so painful. Its just odd that there was nothing at all

yesterday and today his entire head is covered in them. Any thoughts?

Suggestions? ?? Please help!