Contorted Sleeping?!

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Hello,

I have a little girl, Molly (17months), who has unilateral clubfoot

and is only wearing her boots and bar for sleeping. My concern is

that when she sleeps, she gets into the most uncomfortable looking

positions. While she sleeps well and doesn't seem bothered by it, I

am concerned that she may be damaging her knees or hips. We try to

re-position her, but we cannot be there all night!

Anyone have a child that does this too or knows if this can cause

damage? Suggestions for sleeping positions are also welcome. Outside

of strapping the poor girl on her back (joking) I am at a loss.

On another note, now that Molly has been walking for five months, we

are noticing that her unaffected left foot turns out quite far when

she walks. Her clubfoot is perfectly straight. Her boots are set at

40-45 degrees (left)and the other at 70-75 (right). As per Ponseti's

instructions. Is this normal?

I do have a Dr that says he uses the Ponseti Metod, and I am happy

with the correction so far, I am just worried that because he is so

new to it, and sometimes not fully informed, that I am better coming

here for questions and advice!

Thanks in advance,