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Bowlegged baby
Our adorable 15-month-old baby, Rowan, has bowlegs. We were at the pediatrician yesterday for his checkup, and I was warned it will get worse for the next three months. Then again, I shouldn’t say “worse” because, as I’ve learned, there’s nothing wrong with his legs.
Once upon a time, parents were alarmed by this situation. Special shoes, braces -- whatever. But that’s no longer the response. As the Web site “Pregnancy & Baby” explains, a “bent” tibia could be connected to the way the baby was curled up inside the uterus during pregnancy. But that explanation doesn’t convince me. If that were the case, why wouldn’t every baby have bent legs? Rowan is also in the 90th percentile for height and right up there for weight as well, factors I would put my non-MD money on.
Regardless, it is interesting that we’ve dispensed with such draconian responses to normal childhood conditions.
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Comments
My son was 23" long and very bow-legged. After MANY ortho appts and a trip to Shriner's Hospital, we finally accepted the conclusion that his legs would straighten as he aged. He's 5 now and as he plays more sports and runs more and more, his knees seem to have strenghtened and his legs look completely normal. Try not to worry -- I know it's much easier said than done.
Posted by: caroline | February 11, 2009 10:42 AM