Adden's helmet pic!

cindydee

after 3 months of contemplating to get or not to get the helmet, trying to correct his flat head ourselves, insurance issues, etc. we got the helmet! he's had it on for 1 week and already grew 3mm (our goal is 16mm total). Hopefully he only has to wear it for 7 more weeks. all in all. happy with my decision.

smiling76

OMG how freaking cute!!!!!!  that's awesome growth--way to go!!

So how bad does the flat spot have to be for them to suggest a helmet--I've often wondered.  My LO has a 'flat' area--but not sure it's flat "enough"??? 

 

BeetleLinz1125

So glad you are happy with your decision to go ahead with it.  He looks so happy!  Glad you are also seeing growth so far!

cindydee

smiling76:

OMG how freaking cute!!!!!!  that's awesome growth--way to go!!

So how bad does the flat spot have to be for them to suggest a helmet--I've often wondered.  My LO has a 'flat' area--but not sure it's flat "enough"??? 

 

Thanks! 

his doctor said the "normal" percentage for standard scale at his age is 92%, Adden was at 99.6%. So he fell in the moderate-severe category. I knew his head was flat but didn't know how flat until we saw a specialist. If you are worried or curious it's always good to ask the doc for advice

ally81698

So cute!  I'm really happy to read this - we just got approved from our insurance to fully cover one for our daughter so we're taking her to get fitted next week.  Does he wear it for 23 hours every day?  Does it ever bother him?

cindydee

ally81698:

So cute!  I'm really happy to read this - we just got approved from our insurance to fully cover one for our daughter so we're taking her to get fitted next week.  Does he wear it for 23 hours every day?  Does it ever bother him?

You are very lucky to have your insurance cover it. Ours didn't. His StarBand is costing us $2,850 (which was also weighing on the should we/should we not get it)... But in the long run we know it's best for him. For the first couple days we had it on and off every hour to get him use to the helmet and to look for any allergic reactions. Day 3 is when he started wearing it for around 23 hours a day. I was surprised at how well he got acustomed to it. It doesn't bother him at all and sleeps even better now with it on, then before (i'm assuming his head was cold at night without it?). Now that he has it on and we have started the process I feel like we will breeze through this. I do believe this decision is a lot harder on the parents then the child. Good Luck to you and your little one!

hmontty

cindydee:

ally81698:

So cute!  I'm really happy to read this - we just got approved from our insurance to fully cover one for our daughter so we're taking her to get fitted next week.  Does he wear it for 23 hours every day?  Does it ever bother him?

You are very lucky to have your insurance cover it. Ours didn't. His StarBand is costing us $2,850 (which was also weighing on the should we/should we not get it)... But in the long run we know it's best for him. For the first couple days we had it on and off every hour to get him use to the helmet and to look for any allergic reactions. Day 3 is when he started wearing it for around 23 hours a day. I was surprised at how well he got acustomed to it. It doesn't bother him at all and sleeps even better now with it on, then before (i'm assuming his head was cold at night without it?). Now that he has it on and we have started the process I feel like we will breeze through this. I do believe this decision is a lot harder on the parents then the child. Good Luck to you and your little one!

That price is ridiculous. You know the ins. company, if it were covered, would only pay like $200 for it. I'm sorry you had to pay out of pocket.

Yes, I am flaming insurance companies. I have had enough of their crap this year to last me a lifetime -- and we are well covered!

Hopeful1!

He looks adorable! DS #1 wore 2 DOC Bands for severe plagio (20mm of asymmetry). He wasn't phased by them at all, it was harder on his parents

If you have a Cranial Tech nearby they will do a free evaluation. This will help you understand the measurements.

https://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/300_399/0379.html

 

nugget0411

and he looks so CUTE!! a camo helmet?! awesome!!!

glad to hear he's doing well - you obviously made the right decision! way to go momma! 

el25

I am in the middle of making the helmet decision too.  It's driving me bananas.  My son definitely has a flat spot, but it isn't that bad.  We are bringing him to Cranial Tech on Monday.  I doubt that we will be covered and the cost is OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!  I am going crazy.