Is it normal for a child to have bow legs.

Yes: Once pathological conditions such as blount's disease or rickets have been ruled out, some bowing of the legs is normal in toddlers.

Yes: Most children are bowlegged in the toddler years.

Yes: Yes, but it depends on their age. Most infants are born bow legged, which resolves usually by age two. By age three, many children have knock-knees. If you're infant is bow legged and two years old or older, or if he/she is has a bow leg only on one side, you should contact your pediatrician.

Bowed legs: Bow-legs in a child should correct around age 8 or 9. If they do not, this indicates there might be a structural issue. There are many different types of bowing that are associated with different diseases, but the majority of the time it is normal physiological bowing. Early x-rays CAD determine if there are changes in the growth plate and if intervention is needed earlier.

As below: I agree with the other physician . The age of your child is important to know , as well as gender, race, any injuries, family history, milestones and physical exam and x-rays are some of the work up orthopaedic physicians use to evaluate this condition . Usually the deformity of the legspontaneously corrects itself as the child grows . I would recommend an evaluation by a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon for your concerns not saying they need surgery just an evaluation and recommendations.

Bow legs child: Because of the fetal coiling of the legs most babies are born with bow legs and internal tibial torsion. This changes with weight baring and actually goes to a period of knock knee. Your genes play a role as well.

Vitamin D : Sometimes it is related to vitamin d deficiency. So please make sure of good nutritional support and vit d supplements if not exposed to sun or if of dark skin color. Do not forget to consult with the primary care physician.

Usually: Internal tibial torsion is the most common form of bowed legs in first 2 years. It resolves over time without treatment

Bow legs: I agree with dr mandelbaum. Also check with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon early on for asymmetry, which may denote blount's disease, fracture, or other associated conditions. Genu valgus is a normal finding from age 6 and up.

Normal : Some bowing is normal for infants to 2-3 year-old. After that, some may change into cross legs till 8 year-old.

Sometimes: Please call your pediatrician to discuss your concern to be sure no intervention is indicated.

A pic is worth: Here is a diagram that illustrates the normal changes in children's legs with age from bow legs to knock knees. Hope this helps.