Experts have warned that the ancient practice of "swaddling" a baby in a blanket, arms restrained and legs stretched out, is bad for infant hips even as the practice is making a comeback. While many parents say the technique is soothing and aids their child's sleep, researchers underlined that links have been observed to osteoarthritis and hip replacement in middle age. "Traditional swaddling is a risk factor for DDH (developmental dysplasia of the hip)," ...
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