bandy legs

[tamborine]

2y old has bandy legs. Is it genetic or diet
& is there any treatment

[HowardKennitby]

When did child start walking?

[ladybird49]

My niece had this as a toddler . she has amazing legs now ,( shes 36 now ) her mum had the condition looked at and the hospital said itd correct itself , it did thankfully , why not make an appointment at your docs for a referral to the hospital to put your mind at rest ..... good luck x

[tamborine]

She stood against support at 10mts. Not overweight & youngest of 4, eldest is 7y.

[IggyB]

I understand that rickets is becoming much more prevalent in the UK, http://www.nhs.uk/con...ges/introduction.aspx

I think trip to gp would be a good plan

[boxtops]

Lots of little 'uns look bandy, get it checked out by the GP or health visitor.

[tamborine]

GP has given diet advice all of which already in childs diet. Lack of vit D on NHS website, sunlight. Would a sun lamp help?

[China Doll]

Has the child had a blood test to see if it actually is a lack of vitamin D? That would be the first thing to establish I'd guess.

[Mattk]

Could also be the footwear they are wearing. When one of ours was young he wore boots which pushed his legs out. Once we switched to proper shoes they soon fixed themselves.

[johnk]

Lots of 2 yo have bandy legs and grow out of it, don't bother with a lamp just go outside even if it's not sunny just don't overdo the sun.

[JonnyBoy12]

She is in very good company. Our cat Mum Puss had bandy legs but had about 3 litters of kittens and could run just as fast as her daughters.

If that is anything to go by then there is nothing to worry about.

[boxtops]

A cat's not the same as a baby, though, JB!

[hc4361]

A lot of toddlers have 'bandy legs'. Has s/he been properly diagnosed?

[tamborine]

I'll carefully suggest a blood test as the mother is quite sensitive to any probing.

I hope your right ladybird & she grows out of it.

[JonnyBoy12]

Yes, boxy, I do know a cat is not the same as a baby. They are smaller, furrier, cheaper to keep and catch more mice. I would strongly advise giving birth to kittens instead of babies in future.

[roopower]

I expect little one is still wearing nappies, these can push the legs apart and give a 'bandy' appearance

[B00]

Has she had her 2 year check up from the health visitor yet?