Wrapping diapers for babies affects joints

According to research published in the Journal of Archives of Disease Childhood (UK) on October 28, diapers for babies may adversely affect children's hip development later.

While many parents believe that this method can soothe and help babies sleep well, many scientists consider this habit to be able to cause chronic arthritis and hip diseases when children reach age. middle-age.

Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Nicholas Clarke identified traditional diapers for babies as a risk factor for developing hip dysplasia (DDH).

According to Dr. Clarke, to facilitate the healthy development of the hips, the baby's legs must move up and down at the sides, while the baby's diaper should have a soft space to help the baby move his hips and leg stretching, help your hip grow naturally.

In addition, doctors recommend that if it is necessary to diaper a baby when sleeping, parents should do this gently, not too tight especially around the baby's hips.

The tradition of baby diapers has emerged since ancient Greece and Rome, supposedly simulating the babies' experience while still in the womb by creating a warm and safe feeling under pressure. Light up the whole body. This tradition no longer appears in Western countries decades ago because many people fear that habits will have adverse effects on babies, however, this method is still popular in the region. Middle East.