Colorado Springs, CO
Custom 3D Helmets in Colorado Springs, CO
Lightweight, breathable helmets printed to your baby's exact scan for a comfortable, low-profile fit.
Custom 3D Helmets
What Custom 3D Helmets Involves
Every helmet we fit is made to your baby's own scan. 3D printing lets us produce a thinner, lighter, better-ventilated shell than traditional fabrication, which matters a great deal when a baby wears it 23 hours a day through a Colorado summer.
Who Needs This
- Babies starting treatment for plagiocephaly or brachycephaly
- Post-op craniosynostosis patients needing serial helmets
- Babies who overheat easily in a heavier shell
- Families who want a low-profile look under hats and car seats
- Babies needing a replacement after outgrowing helmet one
- Anyone whose current helmet fits poorly and needs a fresh scan
How Treatment Works
- 01
Scan
STARscanner or SmartSoc captures the head shape exactly.
- 02
Design
We define where the helmet holds contact and where it leaves growth room.
- 03
Printing
The shell is printed to that geometry with ventilation built in.
- 04
Lining and finishing
Foam lining is added and edges are finished smooth before you ever see it.
- 05
Fitting
We fit, check the skin, and set your break-in schedule.
- 06
Ongoing adjustment
We trim and relieve the helmet every one to two weeks as your baby grows.
What Affects Your Cost
- Whether your insurance plan covers cranial remolding orthoses (code S1040)
- Your remaining deductible and coinsurance for the plan year
- Whether a second helmet is needed for a longer course of treatment
- Medicaid, TRICARE, and commercial plans each handle prior authorization differently
- How early treatment starts — earlier correction usually means a shorter course
- Whether visits happen at our office or we travel to you
Service Areas
Custom 3D Helmets Coverage Area
Colorado Springs, CO
Our office
Our clinic sits on W. Buena Ventura St., minutes from the downtown pediatric and physical therapy practices most families are referred from. Scanning, fitting, and every adjustment visit happen here.
80903 · 80904 · 80905 · 80907 · 80909 · 80915 · 80917 · 80918 · 80919 · 80920 · 80921 · 80922
Pueblo, CO
~45 miles south
Pueblo families do not need to make the drive north for every visit. We travel down for scans, fittings, and adjustment checks so treatment stays on schedule.
81001 · 81003 · 81004 · 81005 · 81007 · 81008
Monument, CO
~20 miles north
A short run up I-25 from our office, and a common meeting point for families in the Tri-Lakes area who would rather we come to them.
80132 · 80133
Fountain, CO
~12 miles south
We work with many Fort Carson families in Fountain and Security-Widefield, including babies whose treatment started at a previous duty station.
80817 · 80911 · 80925
Castle Rock, CO
~40 miles north
Castle Rock and Douglas County families can meet us here rather than fighting Denver traffic for a twenty-minute adjustment visit.
80104 · 80108 · 80109
Cañon City, CO
~45 miles southwest
Fremont County has few cranial remolding options nearby, so we schedule Cañon City visits in blocks to keep the trips worth your time.
81212 · 81226
Why Customers Choose Cranial Kids
- Free consultations, with an honest answer about whether a helmet is even needed
- Kristen Thessing, CPO handles the scan, the fitting, and every adjustment personally
- Radiation-free STARscanner and SmartSoc imaging — no X-rays, no sedation, no plaster
- In-home and on-site visits across Southern Colorado and the Front Range
- We coordinate directly with your pediatrician, neurosurgeon, and physical therapist
- Insurance benefits verified before treatment begins, so there are no surprises
FAQs
Custom 3D Helmets FAQs
How much does the helmet weigh?
A few ounces. Most babies barely react to putting it on after the first few days.
Will my baby get too hot?
The printed shell is vented. We also coach you on summer wear and keeping the lining dry.
Can we decorate it?
Yes — plain vinyl decals are popular. We will tell you what to avoid so ventilation stays open.
How do we clean it?
Daily with rubbing alcohol or mild soap during the one hour off. We show you exactly how.
What if it leaves a red mark?
Light pink that fades within 20 minutes is normal. Anything more, call us and we will adjust it.
Will we need a second helmet?
Sometimes, especially with post-op or younger babies who grow through the first one.
Free Custom 3D Helmets Consultation in Colorado Springs
Tell us what you need and we'll get right back to you. For anything urgent, call us directly.
719-896-5924