Day 462 - James gets his helmet!
Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 Today James' helmet was delivered to the helmet office and we went in to get fitted and pick it up. Every helmet is shaped for a perfectly round shaped head. The idea is that the helmet will allow the flat parts of the head to grow, and restrict the other parts. Heads grow about ½ inch each month while they still have a soft spot. As a 15 ½ monther (1 year adjusted) James is coming in late to the game. Most are getting helmets between 3-6 months, which is exactly when we first noticed James' plagiocephaly and torticollis. This just wasn't a priority at that time. James did great! We have instructions on how to care and wash for the helmet and James. We also have James on a "weaning onto" schedule, where he wears it for a few hours and then has a break. We will come back for a follow up appointment ina week to see how its fitting and if needs to be readjusted some more. P.S. You can email James your love and support as often as you’d like...