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Mom of a 7 yr 8 m old boy7 years ago

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My one month old baby is folding his legs while sleeping in cradle... even though I make them straight he folds them after sometime.. People whoever comes to see are saying if he folds legs like that his legs will become cross like that only??Is that true if soo what should I do to keep my baby's leg straight

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ExpertDr. Hemendra GuptaPaediatrician7 years ago

A. this is a normal finding seen in most of the children. your child will straighten up his legs when he grow up. you need not to worry about this. if still you have concerns then its better to consult a pediatrician or a pediatric orthopedic surgeon

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PoojarohanMom of a 5 yr 11 m old girl5 years ago

A. yes...keep thick blanket on his legs while he is deep sleep...even my baby also like that bfre ...we did the same now she stretch her legs...

Sonam PrasadMom of a 9 yr 8 m old boy7 years ago

A. hello and good morning dear ...it's normal baby was in this position in the worm for 9 months ,all it takes sometimes it will be ok when the baby start to walkk... you have to give only feeding and massage properly it is completely normal don't worry too much

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