Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 what have you found to be the difference between the helmet and the band? Our will be 12 months before we are able to get one ..... any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 , Helmets tend to be less dynamic, more passive. They are made somewhat larger than the baby's head and then the head grows into the helmet and is reshaped as it grows. The band is more dynamic and applies pressure to some areas and no pressure to the areas that are flat. Both methods kind of hold certain areas which encourages the head to grow toward the flat areas. Hard to describe in words, much easier to visualize! :-) Hope this helps. My daughter has a passive helmet. It has worked very well, but I sometimes wonder if the band would be a better choice if you are getting a " late " start. I really don't know for sure, but it just seems like it would be to me. Anyone esle? Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 thank you so much for being here. I was feeling so helpless, but with your support I am determined to stand up for my son, and not be bullied by my Docter. thanks Dori Wills Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 My son is 4 mos. old. and has just been diagnosed with plagio. However his Dr. is not concerned and states he will " outgow it " . I am afraid that the condition will only worsen. The back of his head is flat, and his forehead is starting to bulge out. I live in Southern Calif. and would like a 2nd opinion, but I dont know were to find a specialist. I am afraid, and I dont know were to turn. Please help. Thank you Wills Mom Wsull37449@ao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 Good for you Dori - you go and make them listen! After all, despite what they think they are still a SERVICE industry!! :-) Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2001 Report Share Posted March 28, 2001 : In general, baby's head must grow into the shape of a helmet (passive), and with bands, the band will apply very mild pressure to the prominent parts of the head, while leaving room for the flat parts to grow in to (active). There are so many different helmet/band styles out there that it is best to speak to your local provider about what product they use. Kendra in CanadaFor more plagio info, visitwww.plagiocephaly.org/support... ----- Original Message ----- From: sbern7660@... Plagiocephaly Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 1:58 PM Subject: Re: new and need advice what have you found to be the difference between the helmet and the band? Our will be 12 months before we are able to get one ..... any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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