Hip Dysplasia: Why It Matters for Baby Carriers

Hip dysplasia is a developmental disorder of the hip joint in infants, where the head of the femur is not fully seated in the hip socket. Improper leg positioning while being carried can increase this risk.

Orthopedists recommend the so-called M-position - where the baby's knees sit higher than their bottom and are spread outward, with the thighs forming the shape of the letter M. This position is natural for an infant's hip joint and is considered preventive against dysplasia.

The International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) is an independent organization that tests carriers specifically for compliance with this anatomical position and awards Hip-Healthy Product status to those that support healthy joint development.

Pognae carriers are IHDI-certified: the seat design ensures the M-position from the first weeks of life, and the wide, deep seat of the hipseats supports the baby's thighs along their full length, not just at the crotch.