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View our privacy policyJames’s plagiocephaly journey with the LOCband Lite at our Romford clinic
When Lisa noticed that her newborn son James had a prominent flat spot on the side of his head, she acted quickly. James had been born with a cephalhaematoma, a swelling on the head that caused him to favour one side when lying down. Over time, this contributed to positional plagiocephaly, also known as flat head syndrome.
Lisa raised her concerns with her GP and health visitor, but both reassured her it was cosmetic and would improve over time. Still, Lisa wasn’t convinced. “I had read about potential long-term effects, and I wanted to do more than just wait and see,” she explains.
Lisa booked a consultation at our Romford clinic, based at Best Health Suites in Hornchurch. There, James was assessed by one of our experienced orthotists, who found that he had severe plagiocephaly. His head asymmetry measured 14mm, which falls within the moderate to severe range.
The recommended option was the LOCband Lite, a lightweight, 3D-printed cranial remoulding helmet designed to gently guide head shape as a baby grows. Lisa decided to go ahead without hesitation.
“LOC were supported right from the start. Everything was clearly explained, and the fitting process was quick.”
Lisa
James was fitted with the LOCband Lite just after turning four months old. He wore the helmet for up to 22 hours a day, removing it only for cleaning and bathing.
“It only took him a day to adjust,” Lisa recalls. “He wasn’t bothered by it at all—and, most importantly, it worked!”
To support James helmet treatment, Lisa also used a specially designed baby cushion at night and took James for cranial osteopathy. These additional steps helped relieve pressure on the flattened side of his head and complemented the LOCband therapy.
After a few months of his orthotic treatment, James’s head asymmetry reduced from 14mm to 6mm, placing him well within the normal range.
Lisa was so pleased with the results and the care received at LOC that she shared their story with the Essex Gazette, helping to raise awareness among other parents who might be worried about their baby’s head shape.
“The difference was amazing,” she says. “I’m so glad we didn’t wait. I’d recommend LOC to any parent in the same position.”
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 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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