What should I do if my baby has bowlegs?
Disease description:
Today, I noticed that my baby’s legs look somewhat unusual—possibly bowlegged. What should I do if my infant has bowlegs?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Infantile bowlegs—also known as genu varum—are essentially the same as O-shaped legs. This condition may arise due to rapid infant growth. When infants grow rapidly, deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D can predispose them to bowlegs. It is essential to promptly take the infant to a hospital for appropriate evaluation. Under a physician’s guidance, vitamin D and calcium supplementation should be initiated for the child.
