Question

Basic Information: Female infant, 4 months old. Condition/ Symptom: Baby has an inward curve in the calves. Description of Condition: The baby at home has been 70 days old, but why do the thighs seem robust while the calves are particularly thin and curved inward? Is this situation within the normal range?

Answer

When addressing questions about baby leg development, it is first important to assess the tension or relaxation of the leg muscles. If the muscles are tense, reducing the leg size becomes more challenging. Therefore, the first step in reducing leg size is to start by relaxing the sturdy calves. Here are some suggested exercises:

  1. Leg Lifts: Raise the thigh to a level parallel with the ground while maintaining an upright upper body. Press down on the calf when lifting the lower leg, and aim to do 120 lifts daily, divided into 4 sets. Effects can be seen soon.
  2. Seated Side Lean: Sit with the thigh and calf forming a right angle. Keep the lower body stationary while leaning the upper body to…