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Position statement from International Hip Dysplasia Institute


International Hip Dysplasia Institute - Hip healthy carriers

1. Normal infant hip development relies on continuous coupled motion between the growing components in a typical position.

2. Developmental dysplasia is caused by anomalies such as a shallow acetabulum, increased femoral anteversion, and capsular laxity.

3. Based on the best available evidence, IHDI maintains that no baby carrier can cause or prevent hip dysplasia.

4. IHDI affirms, based on the best available evidence, that products allowing unrestricted motion do not cause hip dysplasia.

5. IHDI acknowledges all BabyBjörn Baby Carriers and Bouncers as hip-healthy products, noting that they are all compatible with hip-healthy practices and do not restrict the hips or place them in unhealthy positions.

6.  According to the best available evidence, IHDI states that tight swaddling and restricting hip motion, particularly by avoiding flexion and abduction, can cause hip dysplasia.

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