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.
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.
Our hip dysplasia journey- from double nappies to the Pavlik harness
Having a diagnosis of hip dysplasia (DDH) and the fitting of a Pavlik Harness can be worrying, or even distressing. But it’s true what they say- babies do generally adapt quickly and it is much harder for us, the parents.