My baby's legs are bowed—will they straighten?
⚡ Short answer: Outward-curving legs, especially in babies just learning to walk, are a natural developmental stage called physiological genu varum.
Anonymous
bir anne · Development
My baby's legs curve outward when standing. Will this straighten out with walking, and when should I see a doctor?
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Outward-curving legs, especially in babies just learning to walk, are a natural developmental stage called physiological genu varum. Normally, babies are born with curved legs that gradually straighten, then curve inward, and by age 7-8 become straight. So a mild outward curve in a baby under 2 is usually normal and corrects on its own.
Talk to your pediatrician if:
- The curve is uneven (one leg different from the other)
- It gets worse instead of better after age 2
- Your baby is noticeably shorter than peers
- There's pain, limping, or difficulty running
- The outward curve is more than 8-10 cm
How old is your baby? That's the most important factor in deciding what's normal.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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