At hip & co, we are passionate about promoting healthy hips. Our mission is to provide hip-healthy seating options, support families whose children are undergoing hip dysplasia treatment, and raise awareness about this common but often overlooked condition. Our Vision: We envision a world where every child has the opportunity to develop healthy hips from an early age. By creating safe, comfortable, and stylish baby seats, we aim to empower parents and caregivers to prioritise hip health. Why Healthy Hips Matter: Hip dysplasia is more common than you’d think. One in 10 babies are born with some form of hip instability, and 1 in 100 require treatment for hip dysplasia. Despite its prevalence, the cause remains unknown, and diagnoses are often delayed until adulthood. Our Commitment: 1. Hip-Healthy Seating: We design and offer Australia’s first and only hip-healthy baby seats. These seats provide optimal comfort, support, and healthy hip positioning for little ones during crucial developmental stages. 2. Resources for Families: We provide resources, guidance, and emotional support to families navigating hip dysplasia treatment. Our goal is to empower parents with knowledge and practical solutions. 3. Awareness Campaigns: We actively raise awareness about hip dysplasia across Australia. By educating the public, healthcare professionals, and parents, we hope to reduce the impact of this condition.
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Thrilled to have hip & co featured in Yahoo News! Cannot wait until our baby seat hits the market, early 2026! This is looking to be a wild ride.
Wow wow wow - surreal moment! hip & co is in the news! https://lnkd.in/ghJc_x4T Thanks to Westpac for supporting women in business and providing me with not only a start-up loan (to design and develop our baby floor seat) but this news article opportunity! www.hipandco.com.au
I’m excited to say that we are in final testing stage for our hip healthy baby floor seat! We have a little bub, whose older sister was treated for a dislocated hip, and mum knows how important it is to have healthy hip products in that first year or two. Parents are messaging me with excitement that this ‘revolutionary’ product is close to being in the Australian market. International Hip Dysplasia Institute , Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) , Vert Design
It's been an honour to recently connect with VicHip and hear the wonderful initiatives that will come from this crucial research! The future is bright. #hipdysplasia
It’s Hip Health Day 💛 Every child deserves the best chance to run, jump and dance through life with healthy hips. Did you know hip dysplasia (DDH) affects 1 in 100 babies? It can lead to lifelong pain, disability and complex surgeries, but with early diagnosis and treatment, children can thrive. VicHip, led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), unites families and clinicians to drive vital research and help children grow up with healthier hips. Read real stories and discover more on the VicHip website: vichip.org.au/vichip-blog/ #HipHealthDay #HipDysplasia The Royal Children's Hospital Barwon Health Monash Health Western Health
Yes, you read that right - 1 in 100 babies!!! #hipdysplasia #hipdysplasiaawarenessmonth
1 in 100 babies has hip dysplasia. Do you understand how physiotherapy can help? It’s time to spread awareness, as diagnosis and treatment are vitally important to avoid long-term complications throughout a child’s life. Learn about the importance of paediatric physiotherapy in this space: https://lnkd.in/gWqdzNzP
The prototype. It’s here, in my hands, and my thoughts, hope and dreams, are now a reality. This is not just a baby floor seat - this represents a new generation of healthy hips. Raising awareness of how common hip dysplasia is. And most importantly this represents inclusion for our hippy bubs who are undergoing treatment in braces. They can now have a safe and comfortable place to sit with their family! Now to test it!! (Note the black foam is for prototype purposes only)