The life of a newborn does not always begin brightly and easily. There are also cases when, in the first month, the baby is diagnosed with hip dysplasia.
Translated from the language of doctors, this means the child’s abnormal development. Rather, his joints. Very often, along with this diagnosis, another dislocation or subluxation is noted. In such situations you can not hesitate. We must immediately take measures aimed at eliminating the signs of violation. Recently, more and more often, doctors prescribed Freyk pillows.
What is this product? What functions does it perform?
Freyk pillows are special struts that are used for medical purposes. They are made of a special material - hard polyurethane. They are covered with cotton fabric of usually bright colors. On the hips of the baby, the model is fixed with special Velcro fasteners.
The main task of the Frey pillow is the special fixation of the hips. With dysplasia, the position of abduction and flexion is recommended. That is, the child's legs should be bent and spread apart. Such fixation, according to doctors, ensures the correct development of joints that are not fully formed.
What you need to know about Freyk pillows?
Many parents doubt: "Is there any benefit from this medical device?" Anyone who has already encountered this problem, answer unequivocally: "There is a benefit." But if you want to achieve the effectiveness of the use of Freyk pillows, you must follow all the doctor's recommendations:
- Firstly, it is advisable to start treatment as early as possible, by the age of 6 months, irreversible changes can already begin in the child.
- Secondly, Frey’s pillow itself is not a panacea for all ills. It is necessary to deal with the problem in an integrated way. This includes massage, electrophoresis with calcium, and ozokerite.
- Thirdly, in no case can you decide on the purchase of this product yourself. You are not a doctor and can only harm your baby. Moreover, with dislocations and subluxations, the use of a pillow is strictly prohibited, as this can lead to ossification of the hip joints, fixed in the wrong position.
- Fourth, wearing such a pillow can be no more than 6 months. After this period, if no improvement is observed, the doctor prescribes other orthopedic remedies.
Many parents are interested in the question: "How to choose a pillow of Freyk?" The main recommendations will be given to you by the orthopedist. But you should know that you need to buy this medical device in accordance with the size. All orthopedic bandages of this type depend on the distance between the pits located under the knees:
- No. 1 corresponds to 14-17 cm;
- No. 2 - 17-19;
- No. 3 has a distance of 19-22cm;
- No. 4 - 22-25 cm.
Remember that children grow quickly, so the pillow must be changed immediately, as soon as the child grows out of it. Of course, this product is an expensive purchase. Therefore, many parents prefer to sew such pillows on their own. If you have the makings of a seamstress, you can also make a bandage at home.
To date, one of the effective remedies for dysplasia is precisely the Freyk pillow. Instructions for use, which is attached to the product, will tell you how to use it correctly.
You should know that for the first time the pillow is worn after a hot bath, but is removed before you put the baby to bed. On the second day, the child should already fall asleep with her. In general, experts recommend that your baby be as large as possible with a pillow. It is advisable to remove it only when you are bathing a child.
Pillows of Freyk - one of the demanded goods in the market of medical equipment. They are characterized by increased reliability and durability, and are also easily sanitized.