Question
An 11-month-old baby has been noticed to have a slightly outwardly aligned left knee while learning to walk. The parents are concerned whether it might be O-shaped legs and are asking for help.
Answer
An 11-month-old baby is showing a knee outward alignment while learning to walk. At this young age, it may not be apparent if there are any significant abnormalities. Doctors advise parents not to let the baby walk too much and to appropriately supplement with calcium, observing as the baby grows older. At the same time, it is not recommended for parents to blindly stretch the baby’s leg tendons, which could potentially harm the baby. The doctor provides these suggestions, hoping they will be helpful to the parents, and wishes the baby good health.