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3-6 months, but your child's growth and wear schedule dictate the duration of the helmet treatment. The average treatment is about 4 months.
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23 out of 24 hours per day. Because the helmet is redirecting growth which may happen 24 hours per day, it needs to be worn full time.
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No, a custom remolding helmet improves head shape by holding the prominent areas and guiding future growth. It does not squeeze or push the head.
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Some hair may be rubbed off in small areas, but this is not permanent and will grow back.
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No, adequate head control is evaluated before starting helmet treatment.
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That is a good sign. It indicates skull growth is happening.
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Not always, but when the rest of the head looks symmetrical, any asymmetry of the ears will be less noticeable.
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No, most babies dislike the donning and doffing process, but once the helmet is on, they forget about it.
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Rarely. By the time the child is finished with the helmet, they will spend less time on their backs, sleep in different positions, and have slower head growth.
