Hi

I just joined as I came across the thread doing a search for hip braces. My 20 month old has just been diagnosed with dysplasia in both hips and was placed in a brace (on Monday). It was missed by her paediatrician whom she was under the care of until 12 months old. We are all in shock, as Josie has gone from being a vibrant and very active toddler to being completely immobilised and distressed. They assure me she will walk in the brace but I can't even get her to try standing. She just cries and says ouch. Her sleep has gone to the dogs also. We just finished a week at sleep school before the brace and were finally achieving some results, but now Brendan (my husband) has taken to sleeping in the spare bed with her again, as she is waking constantly and we are not sure if the teaching to sleep routine is appropriate now??

I am really stressed out and not even sure that we are doing the right thing. Any suggestions for encouraging movement, sleep and entertainment would be greatly appreciated.

Karen