Re: very depressed with helmet

January 15, 2001

> my son is almost 9 months old and we just started the helmet 3 days

> ago. only problem is i cant get him to wear it for more than 45

> monutes. he flips out.

My son, Conor, wears a helmet, and by day three we were only wearing

it for around 45 minutes at a time. It took us two weeks to work up

to whole day and night wear--I would say you're right on target and

shouldn't worry.

He'll be his old happy self! Pretty soon, he won't notice he's

wearing it. Of course, you should make sure that the orthotist sees

him soon to rule out any problems with fit. Beyond that, it's just a

matter of adapting.

You and your son will be fine; it's really hard at first, but kids

adapt quickly. The helmet isn't really that heavy (for comparison

between yours and ours, see " Conor " in the file section). Hang in

there! Your son will figure out that the helmet is just another silly

thing Mom insists on (like diapers and socks), and will go back to

being cheerful.

, Conor's mom

January 15, 2001

I can totally understand what you are going through.My daughter

Abigail started her STAR band friday. I too think it is quite heavy,

even though hers is a band and not a helmet. she seems very top

heavy, always leaning her head on me or other things. She is only 5

1/2 months old and was begining to want to sit up alone, not any

more. As for the fussiness I think that It will get better or at

least thats what I have heard.Please pray that it DOES get better!!

Abigail spent most of this evening screaming for no known reason. The

longest time we got her to wear her band, for so far, was 2 hours.

That was right before the screaming started. The one thing that I

have done the past few days, while she has her band on, is to keep

her entertained while wearing it. Switch activities when your son

starts to get fussy. Keeping his mind away from what is on his head.

Keep me informed on how you make out. Good luck!!!

Amy & Abigail (banded 1/12/01)

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