Are a babys bow legs a reason for concern?
Bow legs are a common concern of new parents, who may not realise that nearly every baby has bow legs at birth. This outward curve of the leg bones usually resolves itself by the age of two. Bow legs do not cause delayed walking or affect your baby’s ability to learn to walk. Toddlers usually sway from side to side rather than move forward, at first, making their bow legs look even more exaggerated. In a few rare cases, when bow legs do not resolve naturally by age two, your baby’s knees may be turned outward by the curve of the leg bones. This can cause knee problems. If bow legs persist beyond age two, see your baby’s doctor. Rarely, bow legs are a sign of rickets. This is a condition caused by lack of vitamin D and calcium in your baby’s diet and inhibits bone growth. If bow legs suddenly appear in your baby when they are around two years old, see your baby’s doctor. This may be a sign of a relatively rare condition called Blount’s disease, which causes abnormal bone growth in the t
