DD can do the splits, is this a sign of hip problems??
A bit of background- when DD was born she had her hips routinely checked by everyone and their dog, no problems ( we have no risk factors). Then at the 2 month checkup my MCHN decided her hips were terrible loose ( she had previously checked them) and basically gave me all the info on harnesses etc as she was sure she would need one.The U/S was normal ( one hip's measurement was near the outer range of normal but still ok) so that was that.
Now, at 8 month check up, MCHN has decided again that her hips are abnormal, because DD can sit in the middle splits- she doesn't do this normally, but she went through a phase when she started going from lying on her stomach to sitting up by pushing herself back and going through middle splits then bringing her legs forward into a normal sitting position. She has since moved on from doing this and does it another way now, she is crawling, pulling herself to standing and generally moving normally. She can still do the splits though, but sits in a normal way. MCHN thinks her hips are too flexible and that it is a problem.
Has anyone's baby done this?
We initially thought it was funny as I have always been very flexible and in my heyday did calisthenics and was the one who could do any splits etc.
MCHN wants her to have an X-Ray-I flat out have said no at this stage, so am going to gp tomorrow for an u/s referral. MCHN is pretty old school and also ( judging from what others in my mothers group have had said to them) errs on the side of caution to the ridiculous stage. I will have it checked again because I dont' want something missed just because I think MCHN is over the top, but it really annoyed/ upset me as everytime I come out of a visit there I end up stressing about something.
Does anyone know if this is a sign of a problem or can some babies just be flexible like this? She is extremely active so the thought of putting her into a harness or whatever they go in, is devastating to say the least.
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thanks everyone, guess its an xray then! Spewing...
oh well at least we will know, hopefully its ok :)
How was the x-ray of your DD? for all i know babies , even kids are really flexible than adults and there are inborn to be flexible. I for one grew up splitting without any formal training hehe.. i just continue to do it as i grew up, well i hope nothing serious about you DDs hips
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I've been meaning to come and update, had the X-ray and saw a dr who examined her and said she was completely normal and didn't need an X-ray lol, too late we had already had it! no dysplasia at least.
She said she is just extra flexible. I have noticed recently that when she rests on outstretched arms her right elbow looks weird so I think she is a bit hyper mobile or whatever they call it, my mum was saying she thinks she is double jointed. I will mention it to the gp next time we go but she is ok for now I think.
One of her quirks with her hips is that she always sits in the highchair with one foot on the tray, it drives me insane as her FET get as messy as the rest of her!
Re: DD can do the splits, is this a sign of hip problems??
Spock use to do that! Sit with one leg up, still does it but a lot of my drilling 'get your feet off the table' into her and stopped it a fair bit.
I struggle to sit on chairs properly, if I'm sitting on a chair I need to cross my legs or put my legs up, it's just so uncomfortable for my hips otherwise...no pain...hard to explain.
That and the elbow thing does sound like 'double joints'
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I've been meaning to come and update, had the X-ray and saw a dr who examined her and said she was completely normal and didn't need an X-ray lol, too late we had already had it! no dysplasia at least.
She said she is just extra flexible. I have noticed recently that when she rests on outstretched arms her right elbow looks weird so I think she is a bit hyper mobile or whatever they call it, my mum was saying she thinks she is double jointed. I will mention it to the gp next time we go but she is ok for now I think.
One of her quirks with her hips is that she always sits in the highchair with one foot on the tray, it drives me insane as her FET get as messy as the rest of her!
Hahaha that was cool her foot on the tray :) I told you.. some are really inborn to be flexible LOL :) actually it's cute and i guess she can be a good dancer, ballerina or a gymnast :) that would be your next goal, to enrol her in dance classes :)
Re: DD can do the splits, is this a sign of hip problems??
I have hypermobile hips and could do the splits as a baby :)
No other problems.
