I thought all babies had funny-looking heads.

Sure your kid wasn't a bank robber in the 30s?

they *used* to - but with this new awesome helmet head shaping technology, they don't need to suffer anymore!

-Al

Slim, if there's no harm I would do it in a heartbeat. And if you don't do it, never ever ever tell him it was discussed. From 20-40 we look for excuses to hate our parents. Don't give him one.

Btw I have a friend who has the same thing but way way worse than this. Like he really looks weird. I didn't have the heart to ask if there's something wrong with him. But I do remember them talking about how he always lays on his back and doesn't roll around much.

Your baby is adorable LFS, and if your kid has head problems then my little three year old cousin is SCREWED.

lol, this is the funniest thread ive read in awhile, great stuff.

Small piece of info, it's $3600 if insurance doesn't cover it, which they won't if it's deemed purely cosmetic. The clinic is checking to see if they'll cover.

Holy ****ing crap. Your kid looks fine. If insurance won't cover, put that money in a college savings account. If his head looks normal at age 8, spend the money on hookers and blow and/or a family vacation to Disneyworld. If not, leave the money there out of guilt to accumulate, and use it to pay for his Stanford education. Win/win imo.

lol at $3600 for a piece of plastic that your baby doesn't even need.

LFS your kid looks 100% fine. If you had posted that picture without saying he had plagiocephaly, I would have never known.

I think LFS's kid is above average in looks. Handsome little fella. Jack for Mod!

If it's not life-changing money, is that really a concern here? Personally, since it's only for 3 months, I would do it in a heartbeat. Otherwise it's going to bug you for the rest of the kid's life. Women key on symmetry. "Glasses fit funny" could extrapolate out to - "kinda funny looking". Like I said if you don't do it, never let the kid know.

I agree he's a very cute kid. Probably this would never make a difference either way. But if the only downside is $3600 and dealing with that thing for 3 months, I think the possible (if remote) downside of not doing it is worse. There's zero chance he would be traumatized or anything. Now... if there's like a .5% risk of complications or something, then forget it.

my glasses fit funny but only because they are bent

maybe i should get new frames

What is Jack's position on the Khazan Journal thread?

-Al

Are you ****ting me? While am I toiling in this cube 8 hours a day when I could be selling scalp shaping helmets to idiots, I mean concerned loving parents, for $3600 a pop. Please tell me you double hit the zero.

I agree with all of this! I have already ordered several awesome Boston-related decals for Jack's helmet, LF Slim. Something else to consider imo!

-Al

Glasses have always fit me funny because one ear is 1/2 lower than the other. Same with my elbows. Studies have shown women key on symmetrical elbows. No I am not making that up. I'm sure symmetrical ears don't hurt with the ladies either.

(Yes the subtext here is I wish I was beautiful. Are you all happy now you drew that out?)

Do you really think advanced head shaping medical technology comes cheap???

-Al

It's a custom-made precision medical device. Which means its price will double every year for the forseeable future.

It's not just a shell or something. The measure the kid's head with lasers and then the helmet is made specifically to address the issues in that kid's specific head so that it can be forced back into perfection.

Exactly - $3,600 sounds like a bargain to me.

-Al

The slightly cone-esque rear top bothers me more than the supposed flat spot.

Cute kid. Personally, I would get the helmet, but the internet provides some options:

How to Fix a Baby's Flat Head
By eHow Health Editor
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In the early months of infancy, it is common for a child to develop a flat spot on the back of her head. This flat area, known as positional plagiocephaly, is caused by the large amount of time that the baby lies flat on his back. Over time, you will be able to fix your baby's flat head.

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Difficulty: ModerateInstructions
Step 1Allow the baby to sleep on his side. If you change his position during the night often, his flat spot will begin to go back to a normal shape.

Step 2Use a blanket or wedge at night to keep the baby from laying on the flat part of her skull. The non-flat part should be resting on the bed.

Step 3Encourage the baby to play on his tummy. A sufficient amount of tummy time can help him development as well as take the weight off of the flat spot on his head.

Step 4Hold your baby often. If you keep the baby out of swings, cribs and car seats for a few hours a day, it will take the pressure off of the skull.

Step 5Ask your doctor about a pressure helmet. In severe cases, a doctor may use a helmet to help reshape the baby's head back to normal.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2046251_fix-...paign=yssp_art

Update: This is bakku's gf (the one with the flat head) and he told me about this thread and I wanted to voice my opinion.

GET THE HELMET!!!

I wish my head wasn't flat. Really. If I could go back in time, I would put a helmet on myself or roll around more while sleeping.