Car Seats For Babies With Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia and car seats julie monsonmom of 3 occupational therapist and car seat consultant what is a healthy hip position for babies.

Car seats for babies with hip dysplasia.

My baby has hip dysplasia and in a dennis browne brace are there any mums out there with babes in a brace. This article provides some good basic info on signs to watch for to make sure your little one isn t showing signs of hip dysplasia in short you should check baby and have doctor check baby for any signs of. It is the opinion of the international hip dysplasia institute that periodic short term use of a baby carrier unlikely to have any effect on hip development. Parents and carers of babies suffering from developmental dysplasia of the hip ddh can now access a six month loan of a car seat specially designed for babies with the medical condition.

To promote health hip positioning there should be sufficient room to allow the legs to move into their natural frog legged positon. Click here to view products deemed hip healthy by the international hip dysplasia institute. There are many swaddles and carriers available that position a baby s hips in the most unhealthy position. Ddh affects one in 1 000 babies and causes problems with the development of the hip joint however when diagnosed and treated early babies can usually.

What have you done with car seats. Baby carrier summary statement. Carseat options during hip dysplasia treatment we hope you find some of the following suggestions helpful. General recommendations a wide seat shallow seat depth and no sides are ideal to accommodate most harnesses and braces for babies and toddlers.

Signs to watch for. Asymmetry asymmetrical buttock creases can suggest hip dysplasia in infants but like a hip click an ultrasound or x ray study will need to be done to. This is when the legs are held out straight with the hips and knees strai. Can anyone post pictures of their babes in braces in a car seat.