HELPFUL RESOURCES & LINKS
We have put together our favourite places to access information and support.
If you know of another we should add, please contact us adelle@hipclothingau.com
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
INFORMATION & FACT SHEETS
HDCA BLOG - stories, helpful info and our journey
HEALTHY SWADDLING - learn how to swaddle you baby with hip healthy techniques
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
PREPARING FOR HOSPITAL - a free resources for families prepping kids 18mths-5yrs for surgery
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
HELPFUL PRODUCTS
FURNITURE - HIP & CO SPICA TABLES
CLOTHING - HIPCLOTHINGAU - brace and cast friendly clothing
Sleep Products - ERGO POUCHES
Sleeping bags - LOVE TO DREAM SWADDLES
BABY WEARING - check out recommended hip healthy product recommendations from The International Healthy Hip Institute
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.
