how do you stop bow-legs in a one yr old?

Question: my yr old baby weighs 10kg and started walking at 9and a half months.his legs seem bent below the knee what can i do to prevent him from having bow legs permanently

Answers:
Most babies look bow-legged. It's totally normal. And next year, or the year after, he'll probably look knock-kneed. And that's normal, too. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that, in most cases, you should just wait it out. Unless your child is experiencing pain or milestone delays because of it, it's nothing to worry about. It won't be permanent.

Trying to "correct" it, with orthotics or braces or whatever, can actually cause damage, while waiting and seeing won't.

Just let it be.

If you're really concerned, bring it up with your pediatrician at your son's 15-month appointment. But if it's really a problem, your pediatrician will pick it up without you having to say anything.

I have been told they out grow it later. The earlier they walk or if a parent has it first, they l;ittle one is more likely to get it. The norm is they out grow it before age 3yrs. hang in there and good luck. If it bothers you that bad though, you should talk to a pediatrician.

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