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"Bowlegged"
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on April 20, 2009
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Hi Moms!
My soon to be 15 month old son has been walking since about 10 months. He seems to be a bit "bowlegged", walking much like a cowboy! I've received many c...
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- Hi J., My son had the same thing and my doctor mentioned it at his 9 and 12 month checkup. He said basically the same thing you are hearing, that they more often th...
- i have/had the same issue with my daughter. yes, i got comments on it and the who deal making me worry more. my dad kept saying she'll grow out of it. sure enough, ...
- Hi! Listen to your pediatrician! He will grow out of it. : ) My almost 3 yr old was incredibly 'dinktoed' on one side and my mother made a huge deal out of it but o...
Is My Son Bow-legged?
Asked by E.N. from Indianapolis
on June 19, 2007
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My son started walking on his 1st birthday April 18th. So we have been walking a few months now. Now I know all babies start out bow-legged but is it normal for him to...
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- My little girl started walking from 10 months old, and she is 15 months old now. She still walks with bow-legged. Her docter said it's normal at her 15th month check-u...
- This may sound simple and silly, but if you haven't, take his diaper off and let him walk. Surprisingly, the diaper really adds a lot of bulk that interferes with wal...
- Hey E.! I would guess your son is perfectly fine, but I would ask you pediatrician about it if it would put your mind at ease. When we took our daughter to her 9 month...
My Son Is Bow-Legged???
Asked by S.B. from Milwaukee
on March 26, 2011
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My 15 month old is a little bow-legged and I am very worried. He began walking at 10 months and I am wondering if this is a reason. Are there treatments? Is this going...
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- Most babies are born bow legged due to their position in the womb. Our kids out grew it by the time they started walking, but I remember our pediatrician pointing it ...
- I think all 15 month olds are a little bow-legged! I wouldn't worry about it, but ask your doctor at your next appointment just to ease your mind. I'm still a litt...
- It's very normal for some kids to be bow-legged. Mine had deep bow legs at about that age, then it straightened and then turned knock kneed. He is slowly growing out...
Standing Baby on His Legs... Good or Bad?
Asked by J.M. from Honolulu
on March 19, 2008
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We have been standing our baby on his legs since he was about 2.5 months. Also, he likes to walk up our body or take a couple steps across the couch or floor. Recent...
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- I have my son standing on his legs for short periods of time. Let your son be the one to give you the clues as to how much he can do. My son collapses his legs when he...
- There is NOTHING wrong with babies standing at this age. The stretching and standing strengthens the muscles, ligaments, and joints. This attempt to stand actually aid...
- I don't think there is anything wrong with it as long as you don't over do it. Yes he still needs his tummy time and his legs aren't ready to walk yet so make sure you...
In-toeing All the Time!
Asked by K.E. from Champaign
on December 14, 2010
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My 12 month old son has been "in-toeing" since the day he was born. His feet at all times are extended and pointing inwards with toes curled. Our pediatrician noticed ...
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- Because of the episodes your son had, do you have a neurologist and get visits from a county nurse and therapists? I'm sure he meets the qualifications because my s...
- I don't know if I had any brain damage around birth. Probably not. However, I toed in as a child. I even used to kick my ankles sometimes while walking. Some tim...
- For what it's worth, my older son toes in (metatarsus adductus, the ends of his feet curve inward). He was always a toe-walker from when he started standing upright. ...
Walker
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on December 6, 2007
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Just a quick question...is the reason people think walkers are dangerous due to people leaving babies in them unsupervised? My son uses one at school and I am thinkin...
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- Actually most injuries occur when the babies ARE supervised. They can reach new things, roll into things with enough momentum to knock over things (like some gates), e...
- The only time they are a true danger is if you have stairs. But if you don't have any stairs or they are gated off, there is not danger to them. I had one for my daugh...
- The other problem with walkers is steps....even falling off one step can cause serious injuries for your little one. We used a walker with both my children - but the...
I Want Toys ! :)
Asked by S.S. from Kansas City
on March 30, 2008
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Hey! Does anyone have toys they want to get rid of? I will buy for a cheap price. I don't really mean little things, I am mostly looking for different kinds of sauce...
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- Hi S., As a home child care provider I use the exersaucers and bouncy seats, bumbo seats, swing and many more. I think they are beneficial to an infant who is lear...
- S., I would stay away from saucers, bouncy seats, walkers, or anything else that may be 'restrictive' (something that holds the child in place) because it can hind...
- I don't have any,sorry but another place you might try is Children's Orchard. This place is really nest, they buy your gently used items and they have a lot of stuff t...
Feeling Pressured by Mother-In-Law to Supplement with Formula
Asked by L.G. from Minneapolis
on November 1, 2008
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My MIL and I got "into it" last night because I adamantly refuse to feed my son formula along with his breastmilk. My MIL says she's "concerned" (and states that she'...
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- Take some deep breaths...Your baby should be fine. Is your Doctor concerned? Formula is loaded with bad fats and this is why (my opinion) some bottle fed babies weig...
- Every baby is different. My son is very large and people tell me my baby is too fat. You doing what you want for your child is the right thing. Unless your doctor sa...
- I've been there and done that...dealt with busy mil and the whole breastfeeding/skinny kid thing. Here's some stuff to keep in mind, and maybe some good ammo for yo...
Is Walking Early Really Bad?
Asked by R.. from Chattanooga
on December 17, 2010
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I read an answer to a previous post the other day that mentioned that walking too early can mess with your baby's legs... giving them bow legs or something... Is this ...
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- my daughter has been standing from the time she was born (literally, at her one week check up, the doctor was trying to pull her up to a sitting position and she just ...
- My daughter walked at 7 months, ran at 10 months. She successfully completed 20 years of dancing and is now a teacher! She majored in ballet. So this nonsense about me...
- no way!, walking early is awesome, besides all kids are bowlegged when they first start, its because the knees are set for "crawling mode" and early walkers still have...
Feeding Schedule Cues & Wives Tale Question
Asked by J.Y. from Great Falls
on August 11, 2009
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Hi all! I have a six week little boy that is formula fed and I am just curious to what cues to look for in regards to altering his feeding schedule - longer stretch ...
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- lol on the bow-legged wives tale-- my dd started standing up to things at 4 months and I had someone tell me this would happen--I have 10 younger siblings most were ea...
- Every baby has different cues for hunger. I believe that like adults they don't always get hungry by the clock. Some days will eat more and others less. Watch for h...
- I'm not sure about the bowlegged thing, but baby's & children's bones are softer so you should avoid lots of weight, like weightlifting. A girl I knew that danced sinc...
