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My 1 yr old son walks like duck..he is not falling down often but his legs r not close.he widely spreading out and walks. when he will walk normally?

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Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered

Walking: This is normal in the beginning it allows the baby to keep balance it should improve in few mos.

Dr Lewey agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

My 1 yr old son walks like duck..he is not falling down often but his legs r not close.he widely spreading out and walks. when he will walk normally?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered

Dr Lewey agreed

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