Which Clothes Work with a Hip Abduction Brace?
👶 Which Clothes Work with a Hip Abduction Brace?
Complete Guide for Parents of Babies with Hip Dysplasia
When your baby is diagnosed with hip dysplasia, it can feel overwhelming.
Between medical appointments and adjusting to the new situation, one of the first practical questions that often comes up is:
"What can my baby wear with a hip abduction brace or Pavlik harness?"
No worries — in this blog we’ll explain exactly:
What types of clothing do and don’t work
What to look for in bodysuits, pants, and sleeping bags
How to make life easier with specially designed hip brace clothing
💡 Why regular baby clothes often don’t fit
A hip abduction brace or Pavlik harness keeps your baby’s legs in a frog-like position. This means:
Pants, leggings, and onesies are often too tight or don’t fit over the brace
Bodysuits pull at the snaps or are too short in the torso
Sleeping bags don’t have enough space for spread-out legs
This can cause discomfort or even pressure marks — and of course, you want to avoid that.
👕 What does work: specially designed hip brace clothing
At Janskes.nl we make clothing specially designed for babies with hip dysplasia, a hip spica cast, or a hip abduction brace. And you’ll notice the difference in every detail:
✅ Hip brace bodysuits
Extra room between the legs
Longer torso, so no pulling at the shoulders or neck
Soft, stretchy material
👉 View our bodysuits for hip braces
✅ Hip brace pants & leggings
Roomy fit at the crotch
Comfortable elastic waistband
Crotch seam can be fully opened for hip spica casts
Easy on/off — even with a brace or cast
👉 Browse our hip brace collection
✅ Sleeping bags with extra leg room
Suitable for Pavlik harness, Camp brace, or hip spica cast
Made from soft, breathable fabrics
Available with TOG ratings for all seasons
👉 Discover our special sleeping bags
👣 Practical dressing tips
If in doubt, size up
Use wrap-style bodysuits for easier dressing
Wash hip brace clothing at a low temperature and air dry
2–3 bodysuit changes per day is normal for young babies
❤️ Why parents choose Janskes
✔️ Designed with input from parents and physiotherapists
✔️ Made in our own workshop with a focus on comfort
✔️ Fast shipping & personal service
✔️ Lots of repeat orders from happy customers
🗨️ "Finally, bodysuits that fit over my daughter’s hip brace! Soft material and super fast delivery."
📦 Ready to dress your baby in comfort?
👉 Shop our full hip brace clothing collection
Have questions or unsure about sizing?
📩 Email us at info@janskes.nl — we’re happy to help!
