Bow-legged 16 month old...

Vanessa - posted on 10/13/2009 ( 4 moms have responded )

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Hey yall,

My little girl is one years old. Started around 8 months. When she walks her feet turn inwards. At first she used to trip over her feet but now she manages not to anymore. I've sought out various methods to get her to correct her feet, from adding more calcium (soy and rice milk) to her diet, massaging her legs and ankles, Vitamin C tablets, light weight / flexible shoes from Stride Rite, and barefoot walking. But everyday someone points out how "bow-legged" she is and how I should take her to a doctor to get braces put on or have them break her legs to correct them.

My thing is, everyday she seems to get better, she not that bad. I read somewhere that toddlers that start off bow-legged usually grow out of it by 3 yrs old, and if not, then that's when a parent should worry and consult a doctor for more evasive correcting.

What should I do?? Has anyone had experience with a bow-legged baby? HELP!! lol

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Cathy - posted on 10/20/2009

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I noticed around the same age that my son is bull-legged also. They told us not to worry about it until he is over 2. We took him to the doctor when he was 9 or 10 months old and they said he is bull-legged and one leg seems to be crooked. Now we take him twice a year to see what his proggress is.They say kids grow out of it because the more they walk the more it will straighten out.

Cassandra - posted on 10/19/2009

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My daughter is the same exact way! People use to daily point out that she "needs" braces or corrective shoes. Her legs have straightened out a bunch but her feet still turn in. I was told by family and her doctor that they should be straight by the time she's 3 years old. I want them straight now sometimes because I get tired of people making fun of my daughter but I guess time is the only thing we have. I pray your daughter doesnt need braces as well as my daughter!

Stacy - posted on 10/17/2009

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Most babies are bow-legged. If your pediatrician is not concerned, then you shouldn't be either. If it continues beyond age three, then it's time to see a pediatric orthopedic doctor.

Kristen - posted on 10/17/2009

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my sons left leg also turns in and the doc said nothin to worry about...he just started walkin at 15 mos only bare feet....so i understand

i am just gng by what my dr said...that hes ok...

my brother is prob the most bow legged person i know and he was a professional athlete in europe...so u have nothin to worry about...she will be a success.... :-)

to all the bow legged kids!! LOL....xxoo