Question: salam.boleh doktor terangkan penggunaan crotch carrier?adakah bahaya untuk perkembangan tulang belakang anak kecik yang berusia 3 bulan ke atas
Answer: Baby carriers or baby wearing have been around for centuries and as of late, baby carriers have become controversial. At the end of the day, as with any issues concerning babies, good safety practices and informed choices by the parents are important. Whichever carrier you choose, research it well and learn to use it properly.
Before I go on further it is important to understand that hip dysplasia is known to develop around the time of birth or after birth hence that is why hip dysplasia is often referred to as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). It is thought that genetics plays a role but until today the exact cause of DDH is still unknown and there are no evidence based research or studies which has correlated baby carrier with hip dysplasia.
What is Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)?
The hip is a “ball-and-socket” joint. DDH is a condition where the hip is unstable and is dislocated i.e the ball (upper end of the thighbone) is out of the socket. The dislocation may be partial or complete and may affect one or both hip. The condition runs in families.How to recognize DDH in babies? The signs include reduced flexibility of one leg, different lengths of the legs and uneven skinfold on the thigh. The child may be limping or have a duck-like walk. However it is important to remember that some babies may not show any sign.
Although babies’ hip are checked after birth before discharged home, not all DDH can be picked up as some may not be present at birth and may develop after. That is why choosing the right carrier is important.