Babies look adorable — like tiny linebackers — in the colorful helmets fitted by Stan Gautier of Northern Care Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Though cute, the headgear performs a service far beyond fashion flair. During a critical three- to four-month period, the open-on-top helmets, sometimes called a band, correct cranial deformities without pain or discomfort.
In severe cases, they may need help from an orthotist like Gautier who specializes in fitting babies with a customized cranial-remolding orthoses.
He began practicing 12 years ago in Missoula then moved to the Kalispell area where he has a broad-based practice covering back braces to prosthetic limbs along with the specialized cranial helmets.
is known for their line of mismatched socks and has now designed a unique collection of mix-and-match baby products, meant to transform basic to bold. This collection will feature eye-popping combinations of various fabrics, color and prints such as black-and-white, stars and stripes, and polka dots and hearts.
The new LittleMissMatched collection at Babies”R”Us will include baby apparel and accessories available in sizes 0-12 months. The assortment will include short- and long-sleeved bodysuits and leggings with mismatched cuffs, caps, socks, bibs, as well as coveralls and separates for girls and boys.
