Parents and caretakers, are you worrying about flat spots or any odd shapes in your child’s head? Don’t worry because 3 in 10 babies born with irregularities have become more frequent. This is due to both nature and our hectic modern lifestyles. If you are searching for a solution, the cranial helmet plays a vital role in healthily shaping the baby’s head. This blog will give you a clear knowledge of cranial remolding helmets and their significance in shaping heads. Then, we’ll help you find the best helmet for your child
Why Choosing a Cranial Helmet?
Cranial remolding helmets or baby head-shaping helmets are more than a medical device. The right helmet will:
- Fit Perfectly: It guarantees effective reshaping while keeping your baby comfortable.
- Provide Best Support: Supporting natural growth in the right areas.
- Easy to Use: Making it easier for parents and caregivers.
5 Key Features You Should Consider to Get a Cranial Helmet
If your little one has been diagnosed with plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, or other head-shape irregularities choosing the right cranial remolding helmet or infant head-shaping helmet is the best solution. Before selecting, its important to consider several features
1. Custom-Fit: Cranial remolding helmets can be custom-fitted to your child’s medical condition. Advanced 3D scanning technology creates a perfect fit.
2. Material Quality: Little ones can’t tolerate a too-heavy helmet on their heads. Therefore, the helmet should be breathable to prevent discomfort and skin irritation. Also, check for gentle hypoallergenic linings on your baby’s skin.
3. Design and Comfort: Cranial helmets should be user-friendly and ensure even pressure distribution throughout the head. Check for good ventilation to keep the baby’s body cool even in summer.
4. Ease of Maintenance: Maintaining your helmet should be hassle-free; helmets with removable liners make cleaning simple and efficient, saving time and effort.
5. Certified Providers: Buy from trusted manufacturers and certified orthotists. This ensures the highest safety and quality standards for your baby’s helmet
“Get expert answers to parents’ most frequently asked questions in our blog How a Baby Head Shaping Helmet Can Help Reshape Your Child’s Head?“
Top 7 Types of Cranial Helmets Available
1. Starband 3D
The Starband 3D helmet is made of the best materials, using 3D scanning and imaging technology to achieve the right fit. It accommodates the child’s growth, is relatively light, and has good ventilation. This helmet is ideal for babies with plagiocephaly or flat head syndrome, brachycephaly, a shorter and broader head shape, or scaphocephaly, a narrower and longer head shape. It exerts some pressure on the high ridges of the head while promoting the growth of flat areas.
2. Starband Side Opening
This helmet has a side-opening service that aids in sealing and opening for donning and doffing. The various strap points provide excellent comfort and the correct pressure for the application. The Starband Side Opening is suitable for use in plagiocephaly and brachycephaly. It is also beneficial in post-operative craniosynostosis, which prevents the head from returning to shape after surgery.
3. Starband Plus
It is made from high-quality and breathable material, so comfort is possible for extended use. This helmet treats plagiocephaly and brachycephaly and is indispensable for skull remolding after surgery, as it repositions the skull for its balanced formation after surgery.
4. Starlight Pro
The Starlight Pro incorporates cranial remolding technologies. Its stylish outer shell features amplified ventilation to ensure all-day comfort. This helmet is most helpful in treating Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly, and Scaphocephaly because it reshapes the skull in an even, progressive manner. Consequently, as per its design, it is best used in mild to moderate deformity cases.
5. Starband Bi-Valve
This helmet has a two-piece bi-valve design, making it easy to fit, remove, or change as the child grows. It will be made of light and flexible material, providing maximum comfort. The Starband Bi-Valve is more efficient for babies with severe plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and craniosynostosis post-surgical intervention since it works to support and remodel the flattened skull after surgery.
6. Starlight Bi Valve
Developed explicitly for intricate cranial abnormalities, the Starlight Bi-Valve consists of two parts that allow pressure control and cleaning. It works best in extreme cases of cranial asymmetry, which may entail surgery. It is also mandatory in the post-surgical cranial remodeling process, where it is used to mold the head so that it heals as symmetrically as possible.
7. Starlight Side Opening
Starlight Side Opening is a helmet with a side opening option that makes it easy to put on or remove and adjustable closures. This helmet suits plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and post-craniosynostosis surgical check-ups to ensure the child grows with the correct head shape.
Why KARE for Best Helmet Therapy?
- India’s only FDA-approved cranial helmet provider: It is a promise of quality and safety that can be trusted.
- Expert guidance: You can connect with highly skilled clinicians who accompany the client through each phase.
- Customized solutions: Customized helmets increase the treatments’ effectiveness, and the progress made is visible.
- Comprehensive support: We are with you from the consultation to the phase where you complete your treatment journey with us.
We at KARE Prosthetic and Orthotics, always recommend Starband’s cranial helmet as a complete solution for all asymmetric head shapes. It combines high medical effectiveness with a customized approach to each child’s needs. Parents can be confident. We are giving your child the best care for desirable brain growth.
“Learn how helmet therapy works in our Blog Does Your Baby Need Helmet Therapy? Complete Parents Guide.”
Conclusion
Selecting the correct cranial remolding or otherwise newborn head shaper is not a small undertaking. With the Starband helmet and the care that KARE provides, your baby has the best chance of an excellent result. From the first to routine review appointments, our dedicated and experienced staff will provide your child with the best possible care. We instruct parents to care for them, track progress, and solve possible problems to ensure strong, long-lasting helmets. This approach helps you feel comfortable and confident during the process.
KARE ensures this by focusing on high-tech design, comfort, and caring support, so your baby’s development is in safe hands.
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