Body Mass Index (BMI). Body Mass Index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI does not differentiate between body fat and muscle mass. Therefore, body builders and people who have a lot of muscle bulk will have a high BMI but are not overweight or obese.
The bump: or hematoma as we call it, can last for 1-2 weeks. Sometimes it gets slightly worse before it gets better. If the child is acting normally, and not vomiting uncontrollably, she should be fine. If she starts doing those things, call your pediatrician.
This varies but some parents have seen improvement after only two weeks of the Ballert Helmet. Average helmet is typically worn for 4-6 months based on the rate at which the childâs head grows and the severity of the flattening.