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My dtr's brach, tort, and plagio was caught first by our ped at 2
months - we tried repo and at 4 months I got a referral to CT. We
qualified with 4 SD and 13mm. We were blessed that our insurance
Aetna is in network with CT. We agonized about our decision but
after some research and being a part of this group we decided to
band. We almost held off banding until after Christmas which I AM SO
GLAD WE DIDN'T. Age and growth spurts make a HUGE difference with
the DocBand since it uses a static helmet meaning there is no
pressure on the head but as the baby's soft head grows the flat spot
kind of fills in the helmet (making it round) while the overly
rounded part of the head is held by the helmet. The casting to
helmet phase takes 10 days so Sophia got her helmet on Dec 17th and
was just shy of 5 months. We noticed a HUGE difference within 10
days (our first post helmet visit due to the holidays) b/c she had a
growth spurt. We've only been in the helmet A MONTH AND WE'RE ALMOST
DONE!!!! She falls on the moderate end and they said two to three
more weeks - then said more likely two and I said I was hoping three
just to be safe.
Yes, you miss kissing their head (but you find ways to kiss around
it - we are blessed by Sophie's chubby cheeks) and yes it does smell
after a while (keeping the baby cool and using 91% alcohol
w/toothbrush and wash cloth really helps - hers is bearable and we
bath every other day b/c she has eczema). Honestly, as far as the
public goes maybe since we have a CT in Dallas people are used to it
but everywhere we go we get support, people telling us their stories
of their kids, neices/nephews, or grandchildren and since I put her
name on the helmet, everyone coos at her telling her how cute she is
and calling her by name. Yes, she woke up a little more often but I
just took advantage of more snuggle time. Finally, have a blast with
the stickers! I am going to put some in her file today but we've had
Christmas, pastel, and I'm almost sad as I'll do her last set for her
baptism this weekend.
Sorry for the long post but I may never have a chance again and just
wanted to share our experience and send some encouragment. I just
think of it as a molded styrofoam cup and will never regret banding.
Her head looks great and time really does fly with it on - especially
if you only have to wear it 6 or 7 weeks like we are.
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