Cranial Helmet FAQs: Expert Answers for Parents w/ Cassie Mathis | Baby Bear Clinic

If your child has a moderate to severe flat spot, a cranial helmet may be a good fit {pun intended 😉}! In this episode, our local pediatric orthotic expert, Cassie Mathis, breaks down how helmets work, how long they need to be worn, how babies typically react, and more.    In this episode, we discuss: The risks of not correcting a moderate to severe flat spot How long a baby needs to wear a helmet How babies typically react What ages helmets are appropriate for Challenges parents may face (and tips to overcome them) Average cost for a helmet   This episode is part of a 4-part series with Cassie Mathis from Baby Bear Clinic, based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all! Part 1: Baby's Head Shape: Are Flat Spots Something to Fear? Part 2: Cranial Helmet FAQs: Expert Answers for Parents Part 3: Lower Limb Orthotics for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Treatment and Benefits Part 4: Scoliosis in Kids: Early Detection and Treatment Options   Connect with Cassie: 🔗 Cassie's Motherhood Alliance profile 🔗 Website 🔗 Facebook 🔗 Instagram   About the Motherhood Alliance The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families. 🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website 🔗 Follow us on Instagram (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Follow us on Facebook (@motherhoodalliance) 🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)