Gaia's Headband
After her CI surgery, Gaia needed a headband to
secure her processor for sport and play. We tried several models, yet
consistently found difficulty inserting the cable and coil in the options
available: we had to take apart the coil and cable every time, and this created
problems.
With the help of many amazing
friends (above all, Mamma Nicoletta), we tried to create a quick, practical and
economical solution that resulted in “Gaia’s Headband for Cochlear Implant
Recipients”. We are not seeking a patent for the headband, because we would
like to make it available to all through the following instructions:
In order to create the headband,
you will need the following materials:
A headband that is
95% cotton and 5% lycra – 5 cm. in height;
4 cm. of an elastic strip that is 2.5 cm in height and a 4 cm. elastic
strip that is 0.5 cm in height.
Step 1: Starting from the center of the headband (it will be the back) leave 5 cm, and create a bottom hole that is 3.5 cm. long, 3 cm. from the base.
Step 2: Sew parallel elastic
strips of 0.5 cm above the bottom hole, and just below the hole, repeat the
same operation with the 2.5 cm. elastic strips.
For bilateral
recipients, repeat the same procedure on the other side of the headband.
How to wear Gaia’s
Headband:
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