Helmets for Positional Plagiocephaly

On Tuesday Will and Levi had a consultation with a plastic surgeon for positional plagiophealy (their misshapen heads). They have been that way since birth and we have been unable to correct it with at home exercises and repositioning. Will's has gotten worse because he is stubborn and will only turn to the right. And after his evaluation he will also need to undergo physical therapy because he has Torticollis (neck stiffness on one side). This is probably why he doesn't want to turn his head that way! Levi's head has actually gotten better since birth, but it is still very misshapen. The doctor could even tell Levi was in my ribs due to the shape of his head. Because of his very odd shaped head, he may actually need two helmets. The first helmet may stop correcting before the condition is completely corrected, so a second helmet may need to be made. Unfortunately, because they were multiples they were at a higher risk for this because they were squished in the womb. After the evaluation they were fitted for helmets that they will have to start wearing next Wednesday. Luckily Max will not have to wear one. Here are some pictures from the helmet fitting.

Levi

Levi

Will

Will

Max, he was just along for the ride but we decided he needed a picture too!