Is it normal for a newborn baby to have bent legs? What is the reason for a newborn baby to have bent legs?

I believe that many mothers are looking forward to the moment when their children are born, full of happiness and joy. However, some mothers find that their newborn babies have bent calves, which makes them very worried. Let's take a look at what is going on.

Curled legs, which often occur in newborns, are characterized by bent calves, inability to close the two knees completely, and inward turning of the calves, which is a bit like "bow legs". This posture is a bit cute and a bit strange. Many mothers are at a loss for what to do, worrying whether this is the legendary bow legs. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon.

Because when the baby is in the mother's belly, the space in the uterus becomes smaller and smaller. In order to adapt to the needs of intrauterine development, the fetus curls up in the uterus, with two arms bent, thumbs clenched in fists, thighs bent and abducted, and the head often tilted to one side. Although this posture minimizes the space occupied by the lower limbs in the uterus, it also presents a problem: in order to adapt to this posture, the lower limbs bend inward as much as possible, thereby driving the calves to bend inward from the knee joints, and the knee joints will be slightly deformed. The fetus' bones are rich in cartilage, and the calves will also be deformed under the action of external forces. The baby curled up in the mother's belly for 10 months, and the posture will continue for some time after birth.

It is recommended that when parents discover that their baby has curvature, they should not force the baby to correct it. Instead, they should observe the baby for a few months and wait until the baby's calves are straight before making any corrections.

If the baby's legs are bent when he grows up, he can be corrected in daily life in the corresponding way, such as standing upright and putting his feet together and then keep exercising. However, since the baby is still young, this method may not be suitable for young babies.

The bending of the baby's calves may also be caused by calcium deficiency in the body. At this time, the baby needs to be supplemented with calcium tablets or food. You can also take the baby out to bask in the sun more often so that the baby can absorb calcium through photosynthesis.

It is normal for the baby's calves to be a little bent, because the fetus is curled up in the mother's belly, and the newborn baby will still maintain that posture. After the child grows up for a period of time, the calves will gradually straighten and recover, so don't worry, it is normal.