HIP DYSPLASIA SUPPORT LINKS
Resources for Hip Kids and their families
INFORMATION & FACT SHEETS
HDCA BLOG - stories, helpful info and our journey
HEALTHY SWADDLING - learn how to swaddle you baby with hip healthy techniques
Is BABYWEARING hip friendly? Read all about it HERE
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT - Breastfeeding Australia provides tips on positioning and latching while in a brace or cast
HIP DYSPLASIA INTITUTE - Fact sheets & resources available in many translations
Treatment of DDH - The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne fact sheets, signs/symptoms of DDH & types of treatments, splints, braces, casts and more
SPICA CASTS - The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne fact sheet - helpful information for those parents facing hip surgery & Spica Cast
NAPPY CHANGING - Informative video about Spica Casts & nappy changes
DOWNLOADABLES
PREPARING FOR HOSPITAL - a free resources for families prepping kids 18mths-5yrs for surgery
COLOUR FUN #ddhwarrior colour fun sheet - keep you little one busy with an inclusive colouring sheet celebrating their strength.
NAPPY CHANGING RESOURCE - a free download for you and your child's care givers/childcare. Printable posters and care instructions to help educate about hip healthy nappy changes whether your child is in a brace, cast or for good general hip health.
STORIES
ALY + AMELIA'S JOURNEY - Amelia is the babe featured in our marketing materials. Follow their journey and how Aly continues to raise awareness for parents of DDH babies. @mamajags
TIARNESS + ELLIS - Ellis is also featured in many of our posts & marketing. Check out their adventures @raising_two_daughters
CHEZZI + SUNDAY - follow Sunday's spica cast journey as Chezzi navigates mum & cast life @chezzidenyer
ONE MUMS JOURNEY - from brace to cast to recovery
SUPPORT GROUPS
HDCA SUPPORT GROUP - Our very own Hip Clothing Support group for all parents seeking a place to chat and share
HEALTHY HIPS AUSTRALIA - access a support group in your state or territory, Spica Families and those with children 4+ years diagnosed with DDH
I'M A HIPpy - Canadian based support forum & patient stories
WORLDWIDE SUPPORT - DDH BABIES, KIDS & ADULTS
The Strength Beyond Project - Raising awareness & empowering others. Stories from DDH warriors of all ages
HIP FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
SPICA DOLLS & Merchandise - Strength Beyond Project raising awareness for DDH including gorgeous handmade Spica Dolls. Olivia is a true hip WARRIOR and her mum makes the gorgeous dolls.
FURNITURE - HIP & CO Spica Table & BubNest Bree is a hip Mum and another small biz mumma!!
CLOTHING - HIPCLOTHINGAU - brace and cast friendly clothing
ERGO POUCHES - Sleep Products
LOVE TO DREAM SWADDLES - Sleeping bags
BABY WEARING - check out recommended hip healthy product recommendations from The International Healthy Hip Institute
CAR SEATS - Healthy Hips Australia Fact Sheet
HIGHCHAIRS - coming soon HDCA fact sheet
HOPE THE HIP HIPPO - Picture Book By Gina Jay & Julie Beattie , Illustrated by Cherie Turner To all the children who have embarked on a journey with hip dysplasia, we hope that you will be able to spread your wings far and wide, and soar farther then you ever imagined.
If you know of another we should add, please contact us adelle@hipclothingau.com
DISCLAIMER This information is intended to support, not replace, discussion with your doctor or healthcare professionals. Every effort is made to ensure this information is up to date, accurate and easy to understand. Hip Dysplasia Clothing Australia accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies, information perceived as misleading.
