Helmet Head

Since Lucas was 4 weeks old we have noticed that he favored his right side. Every time he was on the floor, in his carseat, in his swing, sleeping--he looked to the right. We tried EVERYTHING to reposition him so he would even out the flatness on his right side, but he was stronger. We even bought a sleep sack that Velcro'd to the mattress forcing him to be on his back. Then we safety pinned his sleep sack on the left side so he HAD to sleep on his left. He got out. 

Needless to say after much thought, prayer, research (oh the research) we have decided to get a Helmet (which is politically incorrect.... it is called a DOCband) to help out the poor guys head. 

We decided to go with Cranial Technologies  because we just felt most comfortable with them. Unfortunately, they are closing their Las Vegas office due to the economy so we will be traveling to San Diego for treatment. We just got back last night from our first trip. They took pictures of his head and did an evaluation. Here are the results:

As you can see his left side comes to a point. Where the doctor sketched is what his head will look like after treatment. On the right you can see that his ears are a few millimeters off. Lucas' head is in the "Mild to Moderate" category.

The next step in the process is the DSi. They put this nylon mask on the the baby's face and take pictures of the head. Lucas did so well! It's so interesting how it works. When you look at his head in the picture it is completely white and it shows the exact form of his head. His "Band" will fit his head perfectly, then at each check-up appointment they will shave out parts of the helmet until the head is perfect.

We go back to California in 2 weeks where he will receive his "Band" and he will have it for 3-4 months wearing it for 23 hours a day.

A huge thank you to all the moms, friends and families that I have talked endlessly to about their experience or what they think medically is necessary.