Patient's question:
Please consult a doctor. My child is one year and three months old and is currently learning to walk. However, I've noticed that my child's left foot turns out significantly, which we commonly refer to as "foot drop." The right foot is normal. How can I correct this? I'm so desperate.Doctor's answer:
The bones of young children are still soft. Walking them now is just to exercise their leg muscles and balance. At this stage, the baby's legs do not have enough strength to support the full weight of their body, so they cannot walk with a standard posture like older children. Nor can you determine if they have O-shaped or X-shaped legs based on their walking posture at this time. As long as the baby is not constantly tripping over their legs being pulled inward, there should be no problem. However, you should not let the baby walk excessively at this stage, as it could very well lead to O-shaped legs.There is a simple way to determine if a baby has O-shaped legs. Lay the baby flat on their back and bring their legs together to see the gap between them. If the baby's legs have obvious bending, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there is no significant bending, you can gently roll the baby's knees and legs like kneading dough to stimulate leg growth.