Hi, My 5.5 month old baby boy crosses his legs often in the past two days. (Left ankle on top of right leg). He kicks his legs alternately, but very few times he kicks both the legs together. Are these normal at this age? Please clarify. Thanks.

1 Answer

ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician3 years ago

A. Hello, your baby boy is 5 months old and he is keeping his legs crossed so mostly he is having some problems with his hip joints and he needs orthopaedic opinion

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