Here are a few things we’ve heard from families going through diagnosis and treatment:
- This journey is going to impact you more than your baby.
- Take time to allow you and your baby to settle into brace life. This can be several days to a week.
- Keep your days as simple as possible and don’t place too much pressure on yourself
- Hip dysplasia is not painful to the baby and they will not remember the brace. Life will find a new normal.
- Discuss with your caregivers any concerns you have. ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS.
We also understand that you have a drawer full of clothes that are no longer suitable for the bulky brace. We have heard how families go from being so excited to learn they are having a baby, looking forward to dressing them up, only to be diagnosed with DDH. WE HEAR YOU!! At Hip Dysplasia Australia, we design, test and manufacture all our inclusive clothing designs in sunny Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia – closing the gap for families faced with diagnosis.
The brace should not be a barrier to enjoying your child’s early years, but instead an accessory of this time. Something that has to be tolerated, yes, but we aim to provide practical ways to pimp your child’s brace and help avoid skin irritation and chafing, with summery, cool designs and snugly winter warmers. You can check out our gallery of cuties on our website, and read reviews from other DDH families.
If you are looking for support after a DDH diagnosis, visit our support group on Facebook and check out our hip dysplasia blog. You can also find out more through our support hub.
REFERENCES:
International Hip Dysplasia Institute – https://hipdysplasia.org/infant-child/preventing-hip-dysplasia/ , https://hipdysplasia.org/baby-wearing/
Raising Children – The Australian Parenting Website – https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/hip-dysplasia
Visit the Hip Dysplasia Australia website to find out more. You can also connect with them on Facebook and Instagram.
