Cleaning the Band Clean the inside of the band daily using rubbing alcohol. Many parents find that 70–90% alcohol works well. Using a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the inside is often more effective than just spraying. The outside of the band usually does not need strong cleaning. If needed, wipe it gently with water or a damp cloth. Avoid using concentrated alcohol on the outside if it has been sealed with Mod Podge, as alcohol can soften or damage the finish. Reducing Odor Odor is common with cranial bands. Different methods work for different families, but these tips are commonly helpful: If odor is persistent, consider splitting the daily hour off into two 30-minute sessions (morning and evening), cleaning the band during each session. Always follow your medical provider’s instructions regarding wear time and cleaning.
If you sealed the decals with Mod Podge to the proper thickness (I hope you did!), removing it is a snap! Use your fingernail and start at the edge of the Mod Podge, and work it until you can start to pull on the Mod Podge, and then it will remove in nice big sheets. It is even easier than removing the decals themselves! If the mod podge is not thick enough to come up in sheets, or it is very dry and brittle, take a wet washcloth and rub the surface of the band for a minute or two. Then dig at the mod podge and then it will come up. Our decals are easy to apply, and easy to remove. Cheap stickers are weak and will tear and shred rather than just come off. Our decals are strong. Use your finger nail to get under an edge of the decal, and work it free till you can grasp it. Then pull up and back slowly, working it back and forth, and the decal will come free. The decal may leave some adhesive you can feel with a finger, but a little rubbing alcohol will remove that. Doc band wraps are also easy to remove. Simply start at an edge and start peeling up the vinyl. Wraps use a thermally set adhesive so if you find the wrap really doesn’t want to come off, use a hair drier to heat up the wrap and that should encourage the wrap to come off in large sections.
Step 0 – Preparing the surface. Are you painting your helmet? Here is our painting guide. We recommend waiting a full 24 hours after the last coat of paint before applying decals. Paint can feel dry to the touch in minutes but still be soft. Decals will lift soft paint. Otherwise, clean the outside of the baby helmet with rubbing alcohol. We included a small square of sandpaper your order. Sand your band everywhere you will apply decals. I need about 3-5 minutes to sand a band. You are not trying to remove plastic, just firmly roughen the surface. Some folks worry about weakening the band. You are not removing material. You won’t even feel plastic particles in your fingers. Application Page Links We have many YouTube application videos! We apply decals, paint, mod podge, and demonstrate specific techniques! Step 1 – cut the sheet of decals into separate pieces. Text is typically applied as a block, but if you can separate lines of text it will make applying each line easier. It helps to cut larger decals closely to minimize the excess transfer tape. The transfer tape does not flex as easily as the decal when bending around curvature. Step 2 -map out where the biggest elements will go, or if layering, what goes down first. To help inspire you, we show reference designs for many decal sets. If you don’t see a reference design for yours, email us at info@blingyourband.com and ask us to create one. Step 3 – Apply the decals. We have specific help for applying larger designs, goggles, and blocks of text. These ideas work best: Step 4 – Pull back the transfer tape and slowly remove it. Don’t pull up on the transfer tape, pull back so that the tape is making a hairpin turn. Pulling up encourages the decals to lift with the tape. Step 5 – With some designs it is clear were every element will go. With others, particularly flower designs, there is no set place for most elements. Generally we recommend placing large designs first, and then place smaller designs around the bigger designs to fill out the overall look of the band. Step 6 – It is just fine for decals to overlap the edge of the band. Just trim off the extra. Trim carefully and you can use the trimmed off portion somewhere else. Pro tips on cleaning a Mod Podge’d band Your band looks fantastic! I have a page of tips from experienced parents on how to clean the band and eliminate band smells. Quick note – washing mod podge with high percentage rubbing alcohol can damage the protective coating and is not needed. Why do we recommend you apply Mod Podge? The #1 enemy of vinyl decals is friction. Run your fingernail along the band until you get to the decal. Feel the edge? Keep pulling, and eventually you will get the edge of the decal to lift. Active children are rubbing their heads on bedding, rugs, and furniture, and fabric rubbing on the decals, over time, is just like your fingernail, pulling and tugging on the decal edges. We have had very few reports of damaged decals from folks who followed the Mod Podge application instructions (and we have been able to find a solution for them at no cost to them). Mod Podge is:• Easy to apply• Easy to remove (removal won’t damage decals)• Hardly visible (most helmets in our picture gallery have it on)• Protects decal points from breaking off• Prevent the ink from sanding off• Prevents the edges from lifting up Customer feedback on using Mod Podge We recommend you apply about five medium coats of “Mod Podge” as a sealer over the top of your decals and we have a Mod Podge application guide as mentioned above. You have enough Mod Podge thickness when your fingernail keeps sliding and does not catch on the decal edge. Not every design and child needs this, but most of the time you won’t know until it is too late. Reapplication every few weeks may be needed with active children. We recommend two coats at the time of initial decal application, two more the next day during the time your child is not wearing the band, and one last coat the day after. Designs and lettering with thin or pointy parts (like the name Paige above or see the pictures below) are prime candidates for Mod Podge, as just a little rubbing will lift or shift the thin lettering, break off corners, or can even rub the ink off. Without Mod Podge, damage happens fastest with active children who move more, and the damage will usually happen first on the back of the helmet where the rubbing generally happens most. Damage to unprotected decals can happen from just a few days to a few months. Decals on the back of active kid’s helmets need Mod Podge! Decals on the back of active kid’s helmets need Mod Podge! Mod Podge protects against rubbing the ink off. Mod Podge is great at addressing each of the issues – it reduces pulling at the edge of the decal, protects the top of the decal from wear, and helps lock small parts in place! Mod Podge is very safe and Non-Toxic. Please use the brush on Mod Podge (matte finish) and NOT the aerosol Mod Podge, or outdoor Mod Podge. We recommend you put two coats on per day, the first two right after you apply the decals and before your child wears the band, and two more the next day, and the final coat the day after. This should fit the one hour per day your child is allowed to be band-less. You may want to reapply the Mod Podge every other week or as needed. If you would like to change the design, Mod Podge is easy to remove when applied to the proper thickness. Lay a wet cloth on the mod podge for 3-5 minutes. Then it will pick off with your fingernails. Have running water available and it will help clear it off.
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We ship most orders via USPS. First Class Mail (0–16 oz): USPS estimates 1–3 business days.Priority Mail (17 oz–4 lbs): USPS estimates 1–3 business days. Please note these are estimates, not guarantees. We cannot control delivery times once a package is accepted by USPS. About Domestic shipping times Once tracking becomes active, USPS will show an “Expected Delivery Date.” This is an estimate and may change due to weather, logistics delays, holidays, or other factors. Tracking is not updated in real time. It is common to see no updates for 2–4 days, then multiple scans appear at once. Based on our experience, most packages arrive within 1–4 business days. Occasionally, delivery may take up to 7 business days. Delays beyond that are rare. If Your Package Is Delayed If your package has not arrived by the expected date, please continue monitoring the USPS tracking page. We do not have access to additional tracking information beyond what USPS provides online, and we cannot speed up a package in transit. In most cases, delayed packages arrive within 7 business days. If a package exceeds 7 business days with no tracking progress, please contact us and we will review the situation. If necessary, we will reprint and reship. About International shipping times International delivery times vary and are less predictable than domestic shipments. Depending on destination and customs processing, delivery may take several days to a few weeks. All international orders ship via USPS and are delivered by your local postal service once they enter your country. Please note that once a package leaves the United States, it is handled by international postal systems and customs agencies. We do not have control over delays, customs processing, or final delivery. While loss is uncommon, international shipments carry more risk than domestic ones. Once the package has been accepted by USPS and is in transit, we are not able to guarantee delivery or provide compensation for lost international packages. Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country. Buyers are responsible for any customs fees.
CancellationsOrders may be canceled within 2 hours of purchase for a full refund. After that time, cancellation is not guaranteed, as production may have begun. Please contact us by email. We do not process cancellations through social media. Custom Orders & Proof ApprovalAfter your order is placed, a digital proof will be sent to the email address provided, usually within one business day. Please check your inbox and spam folder. It is the customer’s responsibility to carefully review all details in the proof, including spelling, colors, sizing, and personalization. Please reply to the proof email with either approval or requested changes. We print and ship within about one business day after approval. If we do not receive a response within 3–5 business days after sending the proof, the order will be printed and shipped as shown in the proof. Once printing has begun or the order has shipped, changes are no longer possible. Refunds & ReturnsBecause each item is printed specifically for you, we do not accept returns. Refunds are only issued if we made a mistake or the item arrives damaged.
Yes, minor changes are allowed. You may request up to three minor changes at no additional charge. Minor changes include adjustments such as: If your request includes more than three changes, major design changes, or combining multiple designs into one, please place your order through the Custom Design listing. Please use the special instruction box at checkout to request eligible changes.
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