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Hello,

I'm new to the group and have a few questions. I live in Northern

Minnesota and my son has not been diagnosed yet. A local doctor

noticed that 's head was a little asymetrical and told me he

had read an article on the helmet for correction, but did know much

more than that. The next week I was scheduled for an appointment

with 's regular Dr. and when I mentioned it to him his reply

was, " don't worry about it, I have seen lots of babies with this and

we have never done anything about it and I don't think that helmet

would work very well anyway. " But he would refer me to a

pediatrician if I wanted. So I did some searching on the internet

and learned a lot. So next week we will have to travel 3 1/2 hrs. to

Fargo, ND to see the pediatrician. I'm hoping she has some

experience with Plagiocephaly. But if she doesn't what is my next

step? I'm a little confused on what to do. Is it being overly

protective of my child to want this to be corrected? It's not as

extreme as some photos I have seen of other children, but I definitly

notice it. It sounds like this is a common thing, but I had never

even heard of it. If it is not corrected will there be other

problems when he gets older? The closest place for us to go will be

Gillette's Childrens Hospital in St. which is a 6 1/2 hr.

drive. And from what I understand this will be a once a week visit

type thing?? What is the average time period that they wear the

helmet? is already 9 months old, this is another dilima. I'm

thinking I need to get this started now if we are going to do it!

Any answers would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

Nikki

Roseau, MN