15/10/2026
Your baby’s first hip check is important… but what happens next?
While your baby’s hips are checked in those first days of life, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) isn’t always obvious at birth and can sometimes appear as your child grows.
DDH, sometimes called “clicky hips”, occurs when the hip joint doesn’t develop as expected, affecting how the ball of the thigh bone sits within the hip socket. When identified early, it can often be treated successfully, helping children build strong foundations for movement, play and development.
As your baby grows, it’s worth chatting with a health professional if you notice things like:
👣 one leg moving differently to the other
👣 uneven skin creases or differences in leg length
👣 difficulty with crawling, standing or walking
👣 limping or an uneven walking pattern
Every child develops differently, and having questions about your child’s movement is completely normal.
At Community Therapy Kids, our Paediatric Physiotherapists assess movement, strength and development as part of their infant and child assessments, helping families understand their child’s progress and providing support when needed.
If you have concerns about your child’s development, our team is here to help 💙
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