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Infant/Toddler Hip Dysplasia Survival Guide
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Created byRebecca Lockard
Parent of 1South Hamilton, MA

Infant/Toddler Hip Dysplasia Survival Guide

My daughter Poppy was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 4 weeks old. This guide includes all of the products/services that helped us through years of hospital visits, surgeries and a full body cast!

Recommendations (8)

Swaddle Sack Arms up

Clickyhips

Swaddles & Wearable Blankets

Swaddle Sack Arms up

$47.95

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Rebecca LockardCan't live withoutClickyHip Sleep Sacs are specially made for infants with hip dysplasia in hip braces, their larger shape will accomodate your baby in a rhino brace, pavlik harness or spica cast.
VWU Baby Toddler Kids Ankle Crew Socks with Grips

VWU

Shoes & Booties

VWU Baby Toddler Kids Ankle Crew Socks with Grips

$12.44

THICK COTTON SOCKS WITH TOWELING LINING: Made of high quality skin friendly Cotton, soft terry cover the entire sock, ultra soft and comfortable to wear, keep the little feet warm and cozy in cold weather Stretchy fiber not only make sure stay on well, but also allow fit as baby foot grows. They are strong elasticity and not too tight, you do not worry about leaving marks on the baby ’s chubby ankles and feet. Rolled cuff design: ANKLE or CREW socks, It depends on your needs and preferences. If unroll the cuff, they will keep your baby's calf warm and hard to slide off, they are usually mid-calf high, it depends on your baby's feet size. Large area anti-skid grippers can protect the baby safety, especially great for little kids who like running,scooting and jumping in the house. Also perfect for babies who learn to walk or crawl. Packet include 6 pairs of socks as picture 1. More kids/toddler/infant socks, pls click "VWU" above. We offer variety of exquisite cute socks. In the VWU store, there is always some socks you need, whether for daily wear or pick a gift

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Rebecca LockardCan't live withoutThese ankle socks fit over the bottom of the leg of the spica cast, keeping your baby's ankles and feet toasty warm :)
Diono Radian 3R, 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

Diono

Convertible Car Seats

Diono Radian 3R, 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat

$199.00

10 Years One Car Seat - from Birth to Booster (5 - 120 lb) it's all you will need. Grows with your child, ultimate protection on every road trip. 4 modes in 1 seat!Rear Facing for Longer - lovingly engineered to keep your child rear-facing up to 50 lb. Fits 3-Across - our famous slim-fit design with zero compromises to safety, space, or comfort. Mechanically engineered from reinforced automotive grade high-strength steel, our unique core shell shields and protects your child. High-quality ComfortPlus Memory Foam, always included

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Rebecca LockardCan't live withoutThe only car seat we found that doesn't have sides/arm rests, so it can accomodate a baby whose legs are being held at a wider angle by a brace/cast
Kids Bean Bag Chairs

Pottery Barn Kids

Rockers & Gliders

Kids Bean Bag Chairs

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Rebecca LockardCan't live withoutThese bean bag chairs are made in the same cute fabrics as the better known PB Kids Chairs and are also embroiderable! They accomodate a baby in their brace/cast much better than the chairs.
Milliard Wedge Pillow

Milliard

Milliard Wedge Pillow

$32.99

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Rebecca LockardCan't live withoutThis wedge pillow provided a lot of comfort to our daughter, propping her up just enough so the cast wasn't like a little turtle shell under her while she slept.
Spica Tables

Spica Tables

Spica Tables

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Rebecca LockardCan't live withoutSpica Tables are homemade activity/feeding tables for babies and toddlers in spica casts. Their attached seat is specifically made to accomodate the cast. They can run $600-$700+ and families typically only need them for a short period of time. This facebook group was created to coordinate spica tables being passed down from one family to another at no cost.
Early Intervention

Early Intervention

Books

Early Intervention

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Rebecca LockardCan't live withoutWe worked with an Early Intervention PT for 2 years, beginning right after she was put into her cast, until she was 2.5. Our PT helped our daughter walk and meet all of her gross motor milestones!
Esembly Cloth Diaper Stay-Dry Fleece Diaper Liner

Esembly

Diapers

Esembly Cloth Diaper Stay-Dry Fleece Diaper Liner

$12.00

100% Recycled Fleece Imported MOISTURE WICKING AND PREVENTS STAIN: These super-soft fleece liners pair with your cloth diapers to create a moisture wicking barrier to keep your baby's skin feeling extra dry. Added benefit, Stay-Dry Liners protect your diapers from staining. ICK-FREE CONVENIENCE: No more diaper sprayers, wet pails or soaking! Esembly reusable, washable Stay-Dry Liners provide a clean and easy way to dispose of the poo before laundering your diapers. For a disposable option, check out Esembly Tossers (sold separately). CONVENIENT: Line your Esembly Inner (sold separately) or other cloth diaper with a fresh Stay-Dry Liner any time a moisture-wicking layer is desired. Wash and dry Stay-Dry Liners right along with your Esembly diapers on laundry day. HOW TO USE: Stay-Dry Liners can also be used to help remove poo from the diaper once your baby starts solid foods. Consider them like a reusable, washable Tosser. When soiled, simply take the Stay-Dry Liner and shake it over the toilet. Because the poop doesn't stick to the fleece, it should fall right off allowing you to flush the waste and launder the Liner and diaper as usual. Please note: ECO-FRIENDLY: We’re turning trash into treasure! Esembly Stay-Dry fleece liners are made of recycled plastic bottles!

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Rebecca LockardCan't live withoutBabies with Hip Dysplasia in a spica cast will have to wear two diapers: one inside the cast and one around the outside. Going through 2 diapers at every change is expensive and wasteful. These reusable diapers eliminate ALOT of waste and are VERY cute...completing an outfit better than pampers ever could.
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