What should I do if my baby’s legs are not straight?

In daily life, some people have very straight legs, some have curved legs, some are X-shaped, and some are O-shaped. The main reason for this difference is that we did not pay attention to leg binding when we were young. Although leg binding seems to be a cruel method for babies, it has to be done for the sake of the future. So, what should I do if my baby's legs are not straight?

Why are the newborn's legs not straight?

It is a normal physiological phenomenon that the baby's legs are not straight, because the baby has been curled up in the womb, and his knee flexion strength is relatively strong. This posture must be maintained for a period of time after birth, while the baby constantly kicks, moves his limbs and shakes to adjust the body's strength. As the newborn grows, the condition of the legs not being able to straighten will gradually improve, so mothers don’t need to worry too much and just let the baby develop normally.

How to prevent bow legs

1. Avoid calcium and vitamin D deficiency.

2. The baby's leg bones are not calcified enough and are relatively soft. Bearing weight or walking will cause knee joint deformation. Therefore, do not let the baby stand or walk too early.

3. Change the deformity of the newborn's legs, and do not hold the newborn in a diaper, wrap the baby in a candle, or tie his legs.

6 incorrect baby care methods for newborns

If the timing of potty training for children under one year old is not managed correctly, the baby will resist and it will cause difficulties for going to the toilet in the future. At the same time, if the baby is held to urinate for a long time, the pressure around the anus will increase, causing damage to the anal sphincter.

Let the baby stand upright

It is not advisable to let the baby sit directly when he is still young, because the baby's spine is still very fragile at this time. Forcing the spine to be upright will cause bending or deformation of the spine. It takes 3 months for the baby to be able to sit upright vertically.

Candle Pack

The candle bag restricts the baby's limbs from moving independently. The fixed posture will keep the muscles in a tense state, which is not suitable for muscle development, fails to stimulate the nerves, and also affects the development of the brain. Moreover, if the baby is wrapped too tightly, it will affect the baby's breathing and chest development, and it will also compress the abdomen, affect the gastrointestinal tract, and cause indigestion symptoms.