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Baby wide legged
My baby is 16 months old and she is walking on her own but while walking her legs are wide legged, what should we do, we are worried
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Bowing of leg is normal ...just give vitD3 and calcium
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Walking with wide leg is part of normal development to maintain balance when baby starts walking.
But if there are other features and abnormally wide legs while walking s/o vitamin D or calcium deficiency, might require evaluation and appropriate management
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
Need detailed history and examination
Please visit physically to nearby pediatrician
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Dr. Amit P Ghawade
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
Hi
Need details about clinical conditions of child
Better to do consultation with Paediatrician
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