At around the age of 12-18 months, when the child's feet start to be able to bear body weight and he can start walking, Mother may see your legs appear crooked. The child's feet are considered crooked when the ankles can be tight, while the knees do not touch each other. But Mother does not need to worry because this condition is still considered normal in children under the age of 18 months.
Infants' legs become bent because of their position in the uterus. This condition is usually more visible when children begin to stand and walk. However, as your Little One grows older, the legs will be increasingly straightened. In general, this condition will disappear at the age of three years. Furthermore, at the age of 7-8 years, children already have a leg shape that will last until he is an adult.
The importance of treatment to deal with the condition of the bent leg is usually rare, except if the curve or curve of the foot is severe enough to require surgery to correct it. Meanwhile, the use of foot clips or special shoes to correct the shape of the foot, is in fact no longer recommended by most experts because it is feared that it can cause further problems in the physical development of children.
Crooked Legs That Are Considered To Be A Serious Problem
If after the age of three years the child's feet still look crooked, the possibility of these conditions can be caused by bone diseases, such as:
- Rickets, caused by vitamin D. deficiency
- Blount disease.
- A fractured bone that does not heal completely.
- Fluoride poisoning.
- Lead poisoning.
- Abnormal bone development.
A three-year-old child with a bent leg needs to undergo an examination that includes measuring the distance between the knees in the supine child's position. Blood tests are also needed to ascertain the risk of rickets. X-ray examination may also be needed in certain conditions, i.e. if the child is more than three years old, the condition of the bent leg looks worse, there are other test results that indicate an attack of certain diseases, or if the condition of the bend is not the same in both legs .
Choosing First Footwear for Children
In children under five or under five years old, foot growth is very fast and it is important for the bones of the feet and toes to grow straight. The bones in the baby's toes are still soft like when they were born. If Mother puts on tight socks or shoes, the bones are feared to not be straight and grow well. Therefore, support the development of his feet by paying attention to the following points in choosing the first footwear for the Little One.
- Size. Wear socks and shoes of the right size, not tight or too loose. If the heel of the shoe is separated from the heel of the child when he stands on tiptoe, it means the size of the shoe is too big.
- Material. For socks, prefer cotton. As for shoes, choose natural materials such as cotton, canvas and leather to get better air circulation. On the other hand, shoes made from plastic have the risk of making the feet sweat and rub against each other and can cause fungal infections.
- Shoe strainer. Choose shoes with straps, ties, buckles or velcro tape because they hold the heel in place and avoid toes slipping forward causing injury to the toe.
Pay attention to the growth and development of the baby, including monitoring the growth of his legs. Beware if the child's feet still look bent when they are over three years old. If that happens, check with a pediatrician to undergo a bone and nutrition examination.
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