Baby
helmets are used to correct the baby’s head shape by redirecting the head
growth of the child. This is called Cranial Remolding Orthosis. It is for
babies who suffer from head shape deformity or positional plagiocephaly
resulting in abnormal skull shape and then restricted brain growth. It is often
necessary for parents to buy baby medical helmets in New York to improve the head shape of
the baby and improve complete brain growth.
These
helmets custom-fitted by a cranial specialist for each baby to allow the type
of growth needed on an individual basis. The concept of star band helmets in New York is to create a larger and more
symmetrical or better proportional shape to hold the areas of the skull that we
do not want to see the growth in and allows the void for the skull to grow in.
Such helmets are said to have a very positive outcome on the health and
well-being of the child.
In
case you are confused about whether your child needs one or not, here are the
following signs that you should look for.
Look
for head asymmetry, flat spots and a predominant forehead or cone-shaped crown
in your baby's head.
If
your child's head is tilted to one side or the other.
Flattening
that occurs on the back of the head
Raised,
hard edge along the suture that has closed too early
Helmet
therapy generally takes about three months, though it may be shorter or longer
depending on how severe the case is and how often a child wears the helmet each
day. The child’s doctor will monitor the skull shape frequently and make adjustments as needed during treatment.