Many parents choose to use diapers for their babies for convenience. Although diapers are easy to use, they are not very breathable. Therefore, I still recommend using cloth diapers. Now let's take a look at whether using diapers can cause bow legs in babies!
Diapers vs Cloth Diapers
1. Cloth Diapers
Generally, older generations prefer to use cloth diapers. In their concept, cloth diapers are more breathable and less likely to cause diaper rash.
Indeed, compared to diapers, cloth diapers are relatively more breathable and cost-effective as they can be reused.
2. Diapers
In the winter, using cloth diapers can affect the baby's sleep. This is because if the baby wets the diaper, they will wake up and cry, and the mother will have to change the diaper frequently, wash the baby's bottom, and apply diaper cream.
This will definitely disturb both the baby and the mother's sleep and may even affect the baby's development.
Does using diapers really cause bow legs in babies?
Regarding the concern that using diapers can cause bow legs in babies, I can responsibly tell you that there is no correlation between the two.
Bow legs, also known as genu varum, is a condition where the knees are turned outward.
From the name itself, it is easy to see that the primary issue of bow legs lies in the knees.
Diapers mainly cover the baby's buttocks and part of the hip joint, which is far away from the knees and does not affect them.
Factors that affect baby's leg shape
When the baby is about to be born, the mother's womb is no longer spacious enough for the baby, so the baby's legs are often crossed and curled up. After birth, bow legs are most commonly seen.
Most children have an unstable leg shape during infancy, often switching between bow legs, knock knees, and straight legs. They gradually straighten out around the age of 2;
At the same time, as the baby grows and their walking habits change, the baby's leg shape may undergo a series of changes.
