We understand however that decorating the band is very popular and helps many families as they work through the treatment period.
If you decide to decorate your baby's DOC Band, please keep in mind that it is a medical device and nothing should be done to interfere with its capacity to provide the best possible outcome for your child. Anything that removes the band from your baby for extended periods of time or alters the properties of the custom manufactured device can impact its effectiveness.
Before you embark on decorating your band, be sure to check out our helpful guide for more information about child-safe materials and how to protect your DOC Band during the process.
Choose from six adorable themes! These stickers are doctor-approved for safe wear with no prolonged out-of-helmet time required. Peel, stick, and decorate in under 15 minutes!
Before you embark on decorating your band, be sure to check out our helpful guide for more information about child-safe materials and how to protect your DOC Band during the process.
If you're looking for some band decoration inspiration from other parents, be sure to check out the DOC Band Parent Group and our annual DOC Band Babies Calendar.
Head shape evaluations are always no cost at Cranial Technologies clinics.
Many parents choose to decorate the band themselves. Additionally, some parents have a local artist/vendor decorate it.
Please make sure that everyone involved in the decoration process understands the importance of your child’s safety and preserving the integrity of the band.
Mailing your band to artists/vendors for decoration is also highly discouraged.
Some options to decorate the band yourself include:
The best time to decorate is the time "off" during the 1 hour break for initial skin checks and bathing.
Decorating can make the DOC Band journey more fun!
Just remember that the primary purpose of the band is to help your child achieve a corrected head shape. If decorating materials or processes compromise the DOC Band's ability to do this, the replacement cost is the parent's responsibility.