The Pavlik Harness® for infant hip dysplasia
A soft, adjustable harness that holds your baby's hips in the flexed, spread position clinicians use to treat DDH. One price, one product, done properly.
Free US shipping · $10 flat worldwide · ships within 24 hours
Free US, $10 worldwide
Free shipping in the US, a $10 flat rate everywhere else.
Clinician reviewed
Fitting guidance reviewed by Dr. Mutasem Aldhoon.
Three infant sizes
Sized by chest circumference from 0 to 9 months.
Latex-free fabric
Breathable brushed cotton-poly, machine washable.
One harness. Three sizes. $89.
A soft, breathable Pavlik harness that holds an infant's hips in the flexed, abducted position clinicians use to treat developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). $89 plus free US shipping or $10 flat worldwide.
- Pavlik harness (chest strap, shoulder straps, 2 leg stirrups)
- Printed fitting and adjustment guide
- Skin-care and washing instructions
- Measuring tape for chest circumference
The Pavlik harness guide library
36 in-depth, clinician-reviewed guides covering everything from the first fitting to the day the harness comes off. Start with our complete guide to hip dysplasia.
Pavlik harness questions parents ask
- What is a Pavlik harness used for?
- A Pavlik harness treats developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in babies from birth to around six months. It holds the hips flexed to about 100-110 degrees and spread 50-70 degrees so the ball of the thigh bone sits in the socket and the socket deepens as the baby kicks.
- How much does a Pavlik harness cost?
- Our harness is $89 in every country, with free shipping inside the US and a $10 flat rate to every other country, with no minimum order. That includes the harness, a printed fitting guide, skin-care instructions and a measuring tape.
- How long does a baby wear a Pavlik harness?
- Most babies wear it full time, 23-24 hours a day, for six to twelve weeks, then wean to nights and naps for a further two to six weeks. The exact schedule is set by your treating surgeon based on ultrasound results.
- How do I choose the right size?
- Sizing is by chest circumference: Small 33-38 cm (0-3 months), Medium 38-44 cm (3-6 months), Large 44-50 cm (6-9 months). Measure under the arms with a soft tape and choose the larger size if you are between two.
- Can I fit a Pavlik harness myself?
- No. The harness must be fitted and its strap angles set by a clinician, and hip position must be confirmed by ultrasound. Self-fitting can leave the hip dislocated or force excessive abduction, which risks damaging the blood supply to the femoral head.
- Do you ship worldwide?
- Yes — we ship everywhere: free inside the US and a $10 flat rate to every other country, dispatched within 24 hours on business days.