Will i harm my child if i stand him on his leggs at 5 months 2 or 3 times a day

Many : Many parents are concerned that if their baby stands too early that they can get bowed legs - not true! babies begin to bear weight with support on their legs between 2-5 months, though they don't begin to stand on their own until 6-9 months. Many babies have legs that appear bowed just because of the way they were positioned in the mother's utuerus and this goes away by the time the child is 2 years old. There are a few disorders that cause bowed legs such as vitamin d deficiency, blount's disease, and skeletal dysplasia. All of these worsen with age instead of improve and have other abnormal signs that a doctor can check. If you have a specific concern about your child's legs, please discuss it with your child's doctor. Legal disclaimer: I am providing this general and basic information as a public service and my response to this question does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. For any additional information, advice, or specific concerns, please speak with your own physician. The information provided is current as of the date of the answer entry.

Old wives tale: This was often used over many years by overbearing mother in laws to chide the enthusiasm of young parents. Infants are not as sturdy as thy will be later but an occasional stand will do no harm. By 6-9 mo it may actually help them decide it's a better vantage point to see the world so they are encouraged to try pulling up.