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View our privacy policyHarry was truly a “miracle baby” being born after years of fertility issues and advanced IVF. He had been breech throughout the pregnancy and was born term by planned c-section.
At birth, mum and dad noticed that he had a flat head on one side and asymmetrical cheeks. At his 8 week check, because his head and face had got worse and he always turned his head to the left, he was referred to a paediatric consultant who he saw at 5 months old.
Harry was diagnosed with torticollis (stiff neck to one side) and plagiocephaly, and Harry’s parents were advised to reposition. This did reduce the flatness, and Harry started turning his head both ways; however, his parents were still concerned about his face shape. His physiotherapist recommended that they consider a cranial remoulding band.
At just over 7 months, Harry was seen by Lucy at Hampshire Orthotics Ltd. in Southampton, and his head measured a very severe 24 mm left plagiocephaly with significant ear, forehead and cheek involvement. The family held a sponsored walk in November with the highlight of dad sporting a pink bikini (brrrr!) and raised not only enough for the LOCband treatment, a fantastic paint job of Captain America, but also a whopping £1326 for the neonatal unit at St Richards hospital in Portsmouth, which will go towards vital lifesaving equipment for babies.
Harry wore the LOCband 22-23 hours per day for 7 months, and his final scan shows he got down to 9 mm plagiocephaly with improved symmetry of his ears, cheeks, and forehead.
Mum, Vicky says, “Thanks to the lovely Lucy for everything you have done for our son. I’ll never forget the kindness you showed our family and how much your professional knowledge has helped our boy.”
If you’re concerned about your baby’s head shape, get in touch today. You can complete our free flat head photo assessment form or contact us to arrange a free orthotic consultation with an orthotist.
Backed by clinical research, LOCband Lite is a non-invasive cranial remoulding helmet designed to support a more balanced head shape over time. Results vary depending on age, severity and daily wear time.
“From the very start, everyone at the London Orthotic Consultancy was professional and friendly. Every step of the way was well-explained and the fitting was quick. It only took Magnus one day to get used to the band, and after that, he wasn’t bothered by it at all. And, most importantly, it worked!”
Maria, Magnus’s mother – Plagiocephaly patient
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