This is our story of trying to round out our 10 months old flat head. He has mild brachycephaly\plagiocephaly and will wear a helmet. We hope to share the information and research that we find along the way and continue to learn as we go. Hopefully we can be a source of comfort to you in your own journey as we seek our own comfort in knowing that we're doing what's best for our son.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

6 weeks 2 days- Helmet Check Up

Last Measurements:
Cranial Width: 137mm
Cranial Length: 145mm
Cephalic Index (width/length): 94%
Left anterior to Right posterior: 142mm
Right anterior to Left Posterior: 144mm
Cranial Vault Asymmetry (difference of L & R):  2mm

Today's Measurements:
Cranial Width: 140mm
Cranial Length: 145mm
Cephalic Index (width/length): 97%
Left anterior to Right posterior: 146mm
Right anterior to Left Posterior: 149mm
Cranial Vault Asymmetry (difference of L & R):  3mm
Head Circumference: 475

To me, these numbers don't look good- they look like they've reversed, however BJ was pleased.
He was pleased with the circumference the most.
It has grown 5 cm.
Head growth is important at this stage of the game. 

So, we go back in 3 weeks.
We'll keep rounding out hopefully.
He's doing wonderful with his helmet so it's really no bother to him or us.
Strange questioning looks are the main bother!

1 comment:

  1. Hmmm, those numbers do seem backwards to me too! The goal should be 89% or lower for cephal. index and the smaller the asymmetry the better??

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