Hey helmet mommas, tonight when I took M's helmet off I noticed he had bulging where the ear is open, most noticeable on the Velcro side and slightly on the closed side as well. It seems a little better now that it's been off over an hour, but not gone. DH is freaked out and won't put the helmet back on until we talk to the orthotist is the morning. I'm not pleased either since it appears his head is swelling in the opening.
Anyone else seeing anything like this?
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BFP 11.8.12 * EDD 7.17.13 * MC 12.20.12

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Re: Helmet causing bulge over ears?
BFP 11.8.12 * EDD 7.17.13 * MC 12.20.12
To help visualize, because I don't know if I'm explaining well - if you had the helmet on and traced the ear opening, then took the helmet off, the area between from the ear to the helmet outline is bulging.
BFP 11.8.12 * EDD 7.17.13 * MC 12.20.12
Called back and got a same-day appointment with a different orthotist and he was awesome. He said it was "window edema". Basically the rubbing and pinching around the ears allows fluid to collect under the skin. This can happen anywhere there's an opening. He shaved out a more gradual edge and felt confident that would solve the problem and so far, so good. He spent a lot of time with us and was great with M. We've rescheduled all of our appointments to see him going forward.
BFP 11.8.12 * EDD 7.17.13 * MC 12.20.12