Infant Hip Health During the First Three Months After Birth
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) recommends parents and caregivers to carry newborns and infants with methods that encourage healthy hip development where their legs are naturally spread apart, and thighs supported. This information is meant to help educate parents. It is not meant for medical advice. Always consult your physician.
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Infant Hip Health-The First 3 Months
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) recommends healthy hip positioning during the first three months of age for infants carried in baby carriers, car seats, swings, walkers and other equipment, including during swaddling. Healthy hip positioning is when the baby's hips are allowed to spread apart with their thighs supported and the hips bent. The diagrams from IHDI, illustrate proper leg positioning in a car seat. |
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Hip Healthy Swaddling
The IHDI provides this video and additional recommendations to help keep babies hips healthy when swaddled. |
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