Where do you even start when dressing a baby with hip dysplasia (DDH) whose fitted with a Pavlik Harness? Hopefully these handy hints will get you on your way.
Behind the scenes- Primark and Dumbo collaboration
So I’ve been keeping a teeny weeny secret from you. Just over a month or so ago, when Ace was still undergoing his hip dysplasia treatment, he featured in the latest Disney collaboration with Primark, Dumbo.
Getting keen to wean
I can’t believe we are approaching the 5 month mark! Where has time gone?! So the time has come to look at weaning and plan for those all important first tastes.
Our hip dysplasia journey- Hip Hip Hooray!
Hip hip hooray! We are officially Pavlik Harness free from today! Our DDH journey has come to an end for now, and we wouldn’t of got here without your support.
Our hip dysplasia journey- hip healthy seats
When your baby is placed in a Pavlik Harness for hip dysplasia treatment it’s hard to know which products you can trust to be hip friendly. So here’s my guide of what has worked for us.
Know the signs of hip dysplasia
This week is Hip Health Week with Steps charity, whose aim it is to raise awareness and promote early detection of Hip Dysplasia (DDH). You can help spread their message by sharing their posts and even sharing your story.
Where have the newborn days gone?
I remember everyone telling me how quickly the newborn days would go. How? I remember thinking. I’m exhausted, sore and utterly terrified of putting a foot out of line. But they do, and before I knew it, your baby looks like he’s starting to become a little boy.
A weekend up North
My first birthday as a mummy and my first holidaying in the UK. Usually we’d head to a cool
European city but this time we stayed on British soil and explored the beautiful North East.
Tummy time and feeding a baby with hip dysplasia
Adapting your feeding positions, whether it breast or bottle, is often the first struggle with a baby in a Pavlik Harness, but luckily a handy feeding cushion may just become your best friend
Our hip dysplasia journey- Pavlik harness success!
I can’t believe I’m typing this. A fortnight ago we were awaiting a meeting with Aces consultant, fearing the worst and praying for progress. Today we are talking about removing the Pavlik Harness after having a successful hip dysplasia appointment!
Our hip dysplasia journey- Maxi Cosi Happy Hips car seat service
Not all DDH babies require an adapted car seat, but Ace was particularly tight in his Joie 360 Spin. Having discussed his reaction at being in the car seat with another mum, we think it was the shoulder straps pulling that was causing him such upset. Thankfully the Maxi Cosi Happy Hips service came to the rescue
Hip dysplasia car seats, nappy changes and playtime for a baby in a Pavlik harness
We are now 15 days into life with the Pavlik Harness, and for the majority it’s been easier than I expected.