Many places after the birth of a baby require correction from parents in order to grow up healthy and smoothly. Some babies' lower limbs are not easily pulled apart after birth, and mothers are worried that this situation will affect their baby's ability to walk the day after tomorrow, but they do not know what can be done to change this situation. So, what if a 4-month-old baby's lower limbs cannot be pulled apart?
What to do if a 4-month-old baby's lower limbs cannot be pulled apart
1. After the birth of a child, it is recommended to supplement it with vitamin D. According to the 2016 version of the Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Residents, infants who are breastfed within six months need to supplement 400 international units (10 micrograms) of vitamin D per day. Children who drink sufficient amounts of formula milk per day do not need to supplement with additional vitamin D.
2. Avoid letting children stand up too early or use a walker to learn how to walk. Knocking on the blackboard, some children walking on tiptoes may be caused by using a walker.
3. It is also important to help children develop correct sitting posture and avoid prolonged squatting or kneeling.
What's going on with a 4-month-old baby's lower limbs that can't be pulled apart
1. Lack of vitamin D can lead to rickets, and if not treated and corrected in a timely manner, it can affect a child's bone development, such as leading to O-shaped legs or internal eight characters.
2. Using a walker too early or for too long.
3. Allowing babies to stand or walk passively too early, or frequently supporting infants who cannot stand independently and jumping on adults' legs under their armpits.
At 4 months old, babies still have the opportunity to be corrected. Once parents notice that their baby's legs cannot be pulled open, they should take timely remedial measures. You can supplement your baby with more vitamins to prevent them from developing O-shaped or X-shaped legs, and to train them to walk less vigorously. But if the situation is serious, medical attention should be sought immediately for correction.
