What is a DOC band for babies?

What is a DOC band for babies?

The DOC Band is the first FDA-cleared device of its kind and is proven to treat plagiocephaly in babies ages 3 to 18 months old. Each helmet is custom made to safely and effectively redirect the baby’s natural growth into a normal head shape.

How long do babies wear Doc bands?

How does the DOC Band® work? The DOC Band applies gentle pressure to safely redirect your baby’s natural head growth into a more normal head shape. The band is worn 23 hours a day, usually for a few short months, and can achieve visible improvement in as little as two weeks.

Does plagiocephaly correct itself?

Plagiocephaly usually fixes itself as your baby grows, but sometimes treatment is needed. Help prevent plagiocephaly by giving your baby tummy time and alternating his head position.

How much does a baby helmet cost?

Helmets to treat flattened skulls range in price from $1,300 to $3,000, and parents are told to make sure infants wear them around the clock.

How do I know if baby needs helmet?

Your doctor will check your baby’s head size and shape at each well-child visit. These visits happen about every 2 months during infancy. If your baby has a large flat spot that isn’t getting better by about 4 months of age, your doctor may prescribe a helmet.

How can I fix my flat head 3 month old?

How Is Flat Head Syndrome Treated?

  1. Practice tummy time. Provide plenty of supervised time for your baby to lie on the stomach while awake during the day.
  2. Vary positions in the crib. Consider how you lay your baby down in the crib.
  3. Hold your baby more often.
  4. Change the head position while your baby sleeps.

How long does flat head take to correct itself?

When does flat head syndrome go away? Flat head syndrome is most common between the ages of 6 weeks and 2 months old, and almost always resolve completely by age 2, particularly if parents and caregivers regularly work on varying baby’s positions when he’s awake.

Are baby helmets worth it?

Pediatricians have long urged parents to put newborns to sleep on their backs to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome. While the practice undoubtedly has saved lives, it also has increased the numbers of babies with flattened skulls.

How long do babies need to wear helmets?

The average duration of helmet therapy is about three months. The duration of helmet therapy for your baby will depend on several factors, including their age and the severity of their craniosynostosis.

Is it OK to remove Doc band from baby?

The DOC Band is a medical device and nothing should be done to interfere with its capacity to provide the best possible outcome for your child. Anything that removes the band from your baby for extended periods of time or alters the properties of the custom manufactured device can impact its effectiveness.

How does the Doc band work and how long does it last?

The band is worn 23 hours a day, every day, and can achieve visible improvement in as little as two weeks. Our clinicians will make regular adjustments to the band to direct head growth and keep your baby on track for optimal results. How Is The DOC Band Different From Other Cranial Helmets?

Who is the manufacturer of the Doc band?

State-Of-The-Art Design And Manufacturing. The DOC Band is custom manufactured by our team made up of highly talented individuals with both technical (engineering, computer design, machining) and artisan (sculpture, ironwork, fine arts) backgrounds.

How does the Doc band for plagiocephaly work?

The DOC Band is the first ever FDA-cleared cranial orthotic for the treatment of plagiocephaly. The DOC Band is the only device with clinical studies proving its safety and efficacy. The DOC Band is the only product proven to correct both cranial vault (upper head) and skull base (ear and face) alignment.

What is a DOC band for babies? The DOC Band is the first FDA-cleared device of its kind and is proven to treat plagiocephaly in babies ages 3 to 18 months old. Each helmet is custom made to safely and effectively redirect the baby’s natural growth into a normal head shape. How long do babies…