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Start your cranial remolding journey with a supportive and knowledgeable team. Cranial remolding helmets for infants can be a challenging time. We are here to help.
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Cranial Remolding Helmet at 3 Months
Did you ever wonder if you should have helmeted sooner? While most start at 4-6 months of age, some circumstances call for 3 months.
Quick Read on Torticollis
What is torticollis? How can I fix it and does it cause plagiocephaly?
Check out this Quick Read on Torticollis
The Elongated Head
In this post we will discuss conditions of head elongation that are positional and treated by cranial remolding helmets or surgically.
Cranial Remolding Helmets and Car Seats
Have you ever wondered if your baby can wear their helmet in the car seat? In this post, we discuss safety wearing a helmet in the car!
How Long Is Helmet Therapy?
You have made the decision to commit to the helmet and help baby fix their flat. Now the big question is, how long do they have to wear it?
Adjusting Your Baby's Helmet
How do we adjust your baby's helmet? Here is an inside look at our lab and some of the equipment we use to adjust your child's helmet!
What Causes Plagiocephaly?
Following the evaluation, parents almost always ask next "How did this happen? What causes plagiocephaly?"
Custom Protective Helmets
Did you know we are able to provide patients with custom protective helmets using the same technology we use for cranial remolding helmets?
Cranial Measurements
Cranial measurements can be confusing. What are the head measurements we use to monitor progress? Cranial Vault Asymmetry? Cephalic Index?
Are Helmets Covered By Insurance?
Cranial helmets are considered "Durable Medical Equipment " and can absolutely be covered by insurance!
What's Wrong With A Flat Head?
A “Cosmetic Problem” That Has Functional and Early Motor Learning Implications
So why do we recommend helmets? What makes them important?
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Common fit questions addressed! Helmets are customized for your baby to meet their goals.
How do I clean this thing?
Okay, here is a popular topic: how do I keep this helmet clean? Let's talk about cleaning the helmet and general skin inquiries.
The Helmet Scan!
Parents are frequently alarmed that baby needs a "head scan" to get a helmet ordered. We use the STARscanner and it is completely safe.
What is a flat spot?
What is a flat spot on a baby's head? What is plagiocephaly? What is flathead baby syndrome? Is a flat spot bad for my baby?
Does my baby need a helmet?
Does my baby need a helmet? Maybe. Maybe not. There is a lot of education and skill that goes into answering that question.
What to Expect at Your Helmet Evaluation
You can expect your first appointment with Orthopedic Motion to be thorough and non-scary for you and your baby.
When to helmet! Is it too early or late for me?
Where are you in your helmet journey? Is it to early or late for an evalution? What Should I do next?
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