Today was Ryan's big day. He was fit into his helmet to correct his plagiocephaly. (Click here to read about his condition. Then here.) We were on the road at 5:45 this morning to Charlotte, NC about a 2 hour drive. He was put in the helmet right away and barely noticed it. He wore it for 3 hours, then we went back for a check up, had it off for an hour, had him seen again and then placed it back on for 3 more hours. He slept the whole way home, I drank coffee.At home, we took it off at the 3 hour mark for about 35 minutes, then it was back on. We take it off every 3 hours today to make sure the red marks it is causing will fade. Tonight he will wear it to bed and all through night. Then tomorrow will be 3-4 hour intervals with short breaks.
He will need a bath nightly (duh!) with a head wash and shampoo. At that time, we will clean the helmet too, leave it off for an hour, then it is back on for the next 23 hours. He has already adjusted well, but it may be a rough night. Next check up is in 7 days.
3 comments:
He looks like a football player who played a little rough. He's so cute. I'm glad he barely notices it. What a cutie!!!!!!!
Sounds like he is already doing great with it. That is wonderful!
I think he looks cute!
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