The claim

「Binding legs makes them straight」

Q: Binding legs makes them straight

Myth — Infant bow-legs are usually physiological and straighten with growth. Binding actually impedes hip development and raises the risk of hip dysplasia.

Verdict

Myth

Infant bow-legs are usually physiological and straighten with growth. Binding actually impedes hip development and raises the risk of hip dysplasia.

Sources

AAP · American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2011/09). Practice safe swaddling to protect baby's hips. AAP News, 32(9), 11. https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/article/32/9/11/9561/Practice-safe-swaddling-to-protect-baby-s-hips
Direct source · Academic institution / professional society · checked 2026-08-02

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