Comparison and Data: CL2 vs Headrest

Ah heck RG, I guess I better try another strap. You're probably right about the headband not applying the optimum pressure. I'll sew velcro on the headband so I can close it at just the right tension. Then get more data : )

mindy wrote:As far as the CL2 bothering your eyebrows - I had something similar and ended up fiddling with which holes I use for the straps (the two at the front), the padacheek CL2 cover and finally, I adjusted the cylinder the nose-piece is attached to down as far as it would go before I put on the CL2. Then I could get it higher on my head so it didn't hit my eyebrows.

Mindy

When I did this it ended up slipping off my head. Probably the shape of my head being different? Anyway, thanks for the suggestion! Oh, and I have a LOT of hair - in a ponytail. It could tug and move to unseat the forehead piece if it rides too high. I think I'll still try trimming the headpiece about an inch. That will leave the tension in the same place and get it off my eyebrows.

GumbyCT wrote:Two ok three things helped me with my Headrest seal.
1. Use Lansinoh just a dab on seals and nares. Put the extra on your lips
2. Going to a Larger size seal. Now using XL.
3. The rubber band trick. I guess if you wanted more a patented RG strap or knee high might help.
Just find something to put a bit more tension on the nosepiece.

I have not tried the CL2 but have plenty of FFM's to trade if someone wants to.
GumbyCT

I think I will try a large just to get the pillow size up so that when I apply pressure from the headband (with velcro fix) it won't close off the holes against the inside of my nares.

sleepydoll wrote: There should definitely be a male Headrest, and a female Headrest.

That's for sure!

This is a modified version of the rubber band trick. I just used a scrunchie to put just a bit more pressure on the pillows to help the seal.

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From the looks of things it's time to fix the date too.
I routed it to the back of the head piece. The scrunchie I used just fit my head. Yea, picture me standing in Walmart trying on the scrunchies? But that's what I did. You could also use a rubber band run the same way. Just choose a size for the amount of tension you need.


Also pictured is another nosepiece with a knee-high nylon to insulate by holding in my body heat and help with the rainout. Soft on the skin too.

Yet another use for nylons

GumbyCT wrote

Yea, picture me standing in Walmart trying on the scrunchies?

Yea, Gumby - I love the mental image Wish I had been there! And good for you for not worrying about what others think

Mindy

It would have been a real sight if you had been there with your mask too : )

gasp wrote:It would have been a real sight if you had been there with your mask too : )

That woulda been a Gasp, ha!!!

Now if I had only thunk of it.

Then over to lingerie, ha!!!

Figured I might as well add my Headrest wearing method.
I ripped off the blue rubber stuff but left the Klingon Forehead piece attached.
All I need to hold it in place is a stretchy velcro strap around my forehead. Works in any sleeping position for me.
Shari

momadams wrote:Figured I might as well add my Headrest wearing method.
I ripped off the blue rubber stuff but left the Klingon Forehead piece attached.
All I need to hold it in place is a stretchy velcro strap around my forehead. Works in any sleeping position for me.
Shari

Oh! I'd love to see a picture of it.

sleepydoll wrote:From what I see, women are the ones who do all the tweaking, fixing,beheading,reconstructing etc, of the Headrest. ( The rubber piece on the head rubs off my hair...I still didn't find a way to eliminate this, if only to put a piece of cloth under it)....
When we have ajusted it to " our contours", it's simply great!
There should definitely be a male Headrest, and a female Headrest.

by gasp on Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:54 pm
I edited my original post to include recommendations for the headrest. I would love others to post suggestions so that I can add them to the list. I'm submitting them to the manufacturer.

"GASP", I'm with you 100% !
D.

SleepyDoll,

I just bought cotton disposable caps, (looks like a shower cap) to wear so the velcro doesn't pull out my hair. I have very fine baby hair which has been thinning lately. Shoppers Home Health sells a 100 pack of these cotton caps which are disposable. I use the same one more than once. When I change to a new one I use the old one to cover the opening in the back of the sandman after I remove the humidifier. I also use one for the other end of the hose. No insects or spiders can get in now.

It would be very easy, if you have a sewing machine to make "Pap Caps". I paid 9.99 Canadian (about 7.50 U.S) for 100 disposable caps. It would be cheaper to make some. It solves the hair problem, as your hair looks half-decent when you get up in the morning.

Hope that helps some,

Anne