Showing posts with label cranial orthotic device. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cranial orthotic device. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Follow-up Helmet Appointment

About four weeks ago, we took Kellyn to get initially evaluated to see if she needed a cranial remolding orthosis. The cranial remolding orthosis is basically a helmet for children who have plagiocephaly. It helps to reshape the head into a more symmetrical shape. At that appointment, Kellyn's measurements fell within the normal range. However, she still had a flat spot on side of her head while the other side jutted out a bit more. The cranial remolding specialist did not recommend a helmet. She suggested lots of tummy time so that the head would likely fill in on its own.

Baby with torticollis has a stockinette cap on her head
This is the stockinette that goes over the head.