This is detrimental to the joints child.
It is believed that swaddling soothes young children. However, Professor Nicholas Clarke of University Hospital Southampton is sure that this practice leads to damage of the hip joint. Royal College of midwives also recommends tight swaddle children.
The problem is that wrapped in a wrapping cloth baby legs extended and squeezed, and he can’t move. And this is detrimental to the joints. To the pelvic joint to develop normally, the child must be able to bend my knees. High risk of overheating and sudden infant death.
In principle, to the abovementioned joint problems lead all of the fixtures, pulling the child’s foot for a long time. According to experts, parents should know about the risk of dysplasia because of improper care.
Dysplasia – inferiority of the joint, due to its irregular development. It leads to subluxation or dislocation of the femoral head. The sooner treatment begins, the better the predictions. Main methods – the use of orthopedic devices that hold the legs in position of adduction and flexion. This can be a special pants, pillow, stirrups, tires. Also shown gymnastics. And in severe cases may a reduction of the dislocation and bandaging.
