We went last week for another check-up on our helmet progress. After doing the measurements and calculations, we discovered that Henry's head shape has improved! He had only had it for 3 weeks at that time, and it had shown some improvement. Dustin and I had noticed it was looking less flat on the back side of his head. I am glad to know that our perserverance is paying off! It can be hard to wear something for 23 hours per day, and it can be hard to put that helmet back on after the hour break, when your baby seems so relieved to have a break. We are diligent though, and I know this is for a short season of life.
A tip we took two weeks to realize- an adult sized stocking hat will fit perfectly over the helmet. We hadn't needed anything too warm, but temps here hit COLD with snow the past week, so he needed some extra warmth.
The helmet does hold a lot of heat in though, so we are careful not to overdress him.
We still get some stares when out and about, but I guess I've learned to ignore them because they seem like they are less and less. I know that's not the case so I'm guessing I'm just used to it. Yay! It was a little annoying! Haha.
We don't go back until February 20-a whole month between appointments-yay again! It has been wearing us out, the break will be nice. My personal goal is for Henry to be out of the helmet by the hot summer months, we'll see if that comes true!
Well, I'm off to feed lunch to the crew. More later.....
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