Children's diseases always bring a lot of inconveniences and experiences. Recovery without an optimistic attitude of parents is simply impossible.
It is especially hard for young parents whose newborn children have some health problems, since it will not be possible to explain the course of treatment to the child and the forced need for the process.
To such difficulties in the treatment can be attributed the use of a pillow of Freik, which is necessary for dysplasia of the hip joint.
- Pavlik's stirrups are a reasonable alternative
Features of the disease
The diagnosis of a newborn child should not lead to a panic of young parents. With the timely and proper treatment of such a disease passes in a few months.
Hip dysplasia is an inferiority and abnormal development.
In the presence of the problem presented, the joint of the hip joint occurs with the help of ligaments, which results in the prolapse of the hip from the acetabulum( the junction of the pelvis and the femur) after the ligaments are stretched.
Indications for the use of the device
The pillow of the Freikka for babies is radically different from the bedding and is often called a tire.
Her sock should be prescribed only by the attending physician and only in the presence of dysplasia of the hip joint, as well as in the state of subluxation or prelumination of the hip.
Principle of operation of the
device The treatment of dysplasia of the TCS depends on the correct position of the legs. 
Females of the femur have entered the acetabulum in the correct state.
A soft pillow allows the child to achieve this position and hold it for a long time.
Thus, the pillow helps to correctly form the acetabulum.
Instruction for use
Orthopedic pillows have their own dimensional grid, which young parents should adhere to when choosing. Dimensions depend on the growth and age of the child.
The purpose of its use should be agreed upon and appointed by the attending physician. He calculates the time and duration of the application, and the parents must comply with the doctor's instructions in strictness and full compliance.
The Freik bus is assigned to babies from one to nine months, in the case of prolonged use, the orthopedic device should be changed.
How to properly equip a Freik pillow
To put a pillow on your child, do the following:
- put the child with the pelvic area on the tire and spread the legs apart;
- hook the adhesive tape along the sides of the trunk;
- cross the straps and secure them with a buckle.
Another effective method to combat joint dysplasia in Pavlik's neonatal restorations. About the features of use in our material. When used turtle bandage - instructions for bandaging and wearing bandages, nuances and tips, which should be adhered to.
How to prevent errors
Parents can also give some useful tips on using the device, since many of them initially make mistakes, which can lead to unfavorable consequences:
- At the first time the child only gets used to the device and should not immediately plant his legs sideways by 90 degrees, as it should during the treatment of .Getting used can take a week or even two. The main thing is that the breeding of the legs was not forcible. All these recommendations should be given to you by a doctor. If he does not advise you, ask him questions yourself, since the first putting on a pillow child must be done by a specialist.
- The cushion is by no means strengthened on the to, only on cotton fabrics, so that the baby is comfortable.
- Should wear a pillow all day with interruptions to change the diaper, gymnastics or massage, as well as water procedures.
Important points and help for young parents
Of course, it is difficult for a small child to explain the necessity of using the device, so prepare yourself for the whims of a child and, probably, troubled days.
But, experts argue that the use of the tire should not bring the baby to hysterics, and if this is observed, reduce the hip dilution. Look at the reaction of the baby.
In the photo installed on the baby tire splash
It happens that the baby with everyday wear of the tire overworked and at night does not sleep well.
Therefore, while you are forced to put the tire on the child, bathe it before going to bed in a warm bath with the addition of soothing herbs: turn, chamomile and others. Use lavender.
It is necessary to wear a pillow until the baby is fully recovered. Sometimes the doctor recommends continuing its use to older children, who are already 1,5-2 years old.
It all depends on the results of ultrasound, so independent termination of the pillow socks is not allowed.
Pavlik's stirrups are a reasonable alternative to
Pavlik's stirrups are quite popular in Russia.
They are used for the doctor's prescription during the treatment of hip dysplasia.
Represents a chest bandage with shoulder and popliteal straps. This device must also be worn by a doctor in compliance with all identified individual standards.
If you answer the question: what is better - the stirrups of Pavlik or the pillow of Freik, then the answer definitely will not work.
The stirrups have their supporters in use, although there is one significant drawback. Pavlik's stirrups can not be removed, that is, the toe is carried out 24 hours a day.
The child has to swim and sleep with stirrups, which often leads to discontent and whims. This is especially evident at night, so young parents have a hard time during treatment.
Analysis of the opinions of specialists and parents
Reviews of doctors and patients about the use of the pillow of Freik.
While it suits us, the little girl does not act up, and we sleep at night, although we do not remove the tire. In the process of socks, the legs were gradually bred to the required angle. As the doctor said: Everything goes according to plan, if the child is not naughty and does not feel pain.
Angelika Nazarova, Syktyvkar( 32 years)
The Freik pillow is the safest and most useful device for the treatment of hip dysplasia.
Their application is based on a series of studies by leading professors, with which we, the treating physicians, certainly agree and advise all of our patients.
Anatoly Lebedev, Saratov - doctor orthopedist
In my practice, children with hip dysplasia often occur. But, when the orthopedist appoints a baby to put on a pillow of Freik, after a couple of months the disease recedes and everything falls into place.
I even noticed one regularity: the earlier you start to wear the device, the less time it will take to wear it.
Alexander Larskikh. G. Moscow - pediatrician
How to make yourself?
It's easy to make a Freck pillow with your own hands. It's quite simple and economical.
Take advantage of ready-made patterns, which can be viewed on the Internet or a special magazine. For sewing, use soft cotton fabrics.
Use the flange in several layers to create a certain stiffness. Open the straps according to the pattern and sew them to the cushion.
To fasten, instead of rivets, to straps, sew buttons. At the edges it is better to make the cloth soft, because they will be in contact with the back and tummy of the baby. The pillow is ready.
The main condition in the independent tailoring of is to observe and correctly measure all the measurements. To do this, measure the length from the teat line to the center of the perineum, as well as the distance from one popliteal part to the other through the crotch.
Acquisition of the product and its cost
Buy a pillow Freik can be in any specialized store selling orthopedic appliances.
If there is no such store in your city, use the trusted online stores that can deliver 
quickly and on time.
On average, the price of the Freik cushion does not exceed 1500 rubles ( the largest size).In some stores you can find a tire and for 1100-1200 rubles. Everything depends on the quality of the goods, which should be paid close attention.
Monitor your baby's health and carefully follow the doctor's instructions. So, you will be able within a few months to get rid of not only the disease, but also further complications that it could bring to the baby.
