Baby wearing for newborn with "clicky hips"

[NicNac]

Hi,
am after some advice as per the above.
I have a two and half week old boy with "clicky hips". We have a referral for an ultrasound, but the doctor didn't sound too concerned and said we will discuss the results at the 6 week check up. We haven't had the ultrasound done yet, but plan to ASAP.
I purchased a linen Sakura Bloom sling prior to having bubs, and when I have tried to put him in it in an upright position and "froggying" (is that a word????) his legs, he is not a happy camper.
I have only tried three times- once he went to sleep but the other two times he screamed blue murder. I am worried it is not comfortable, and even hurting, his hips..... but then on the other hand, I know it takes perserverance and time for them to get used to carriers and slings.

Does anyone have any experience/advice with this?
I noticed in another thread that someone said the Ergos are great for kids with hip issues, and if need be, I will replace my sling with an Ergo.

Thanks in advance.

[lady_neon]

No experience with clicky hips or that sling, or Ergo. However, I don't think they scream blue murder while getting used to carriers. I use a Manduca, DS is in frog leg position and has never once seemed uncomfortable. He falls asleep straight away in it.

[Mother Goose]

I spoke to two friends who have girls with clicky hips after being told my baby also had a clicky hip. I ditched the carrier i had (baby bjorn) which is bad for hips and got a hug a bub which is one of the "safer" ones for hips. I love it and use it heaps.

[black_rose]

NicNac I don't know the sling you are talking about but dd1 had hip dysplasia and was fine in a ring sling which had her in the frog legged position which is how they would sit in her brace as well.

[PumpkinZulu]

Yep will be fine. As long as you're not putting bub in a baby bjorn or similar, froggy is a really great position for babies with hip dysplasia.

[onthefly]

I would think the sling would be fine. Are you in contact with local babywearers for help trouble shooting?
You definitely don't want to a bjorn or some other front pack with a narrow seat for babies with hip issues, no.

Some kids don't like to be contained in particular ways, and you may need to try a few things. Plus, 3 times isn't all that many. My DS loved the hug a bub. my DD HATED it. She loved the ergo. I didn't. It wasn't good for her hips, anyway, due to her hypermobility - she needed more moulded support in a wrap or less-structured mei tai. Anyway, your DS's situation is different.

[NicNac]

Thanks all for your replies, puts my mind at ease somewhat. I know three goes at the sling isn't really enough to determine is the sling will work for us, but I forgot to mention in my post that I am a fantastic worrier!
You are right MadB, think i will find my local baby wearers group for some trouble shooting.
Thanks again everyone.