https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 16:55:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843584 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:28:38 +0000 SupernovaJ 2843584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: That's so good to know. Hearing from other moms here, seems most outgrow it, unless it was another underlying issue altogether. Thanks so much for chiming in. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843582 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:27:14 +0000 SupernovaJ 2843582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: Wow sounds like you were a pretty stellar athlete to me! Good to know it never got in the way of athletics. And you're right, I really don't notice it much in adults.</p> <p>@Dahlia: I suppose if their walking isn't affected by it, there's really nothing to worry about. Three is still very young and it seems most kids outgrow it. Thanks for chiming in! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843580 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:24:38 +0000 Mrsbells 2843580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SupernovaJ: DD went through this phase. It straightened out gradually by itself and now that is 6 its totally gone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843577 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:22:43 +0000 SupernovaJ 2843577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: I'll certainly look into it with a pediatric PT. The aesthetics so much don't bother me, it's just that it seemed to come on suddenly and he has been tripping a good bit. I looked at photos and videos from a year ago when he was 1.5 and he did not have knock knees then. I noticed it overnight almost. Really appreciate your informative feedback! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843508 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 20:13:37 +0000 Dahlia 2843508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD just turned three and is still pretty knock kneed. I'm a worrier, and it doesn't bother me at all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843504 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 20:03:44 +0000 Pollywog 2843504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have severe knock knees (and was born with muscle bound legs). I was a really late walker. My parents put me in swimming and ballet and I could walk normally by grade school. I wasn't a star athlete,but I did letter in swimming all four years in high school and complete three sub-four marathons. </p> <p>As an adult I find my knock knees are like my lip tie... something that is only noticed by fellow parents who are worried about their kid. Your son will be fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843480 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:20:19 +0000 Littlebit7 2843480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SupernovaJ: Honestly, depending on your ped, they might not even notice it (not a ding to your ped, it’s just that they generally don’t see or refer for these things until it’s causing a demonstrable problem) The best evaluation of whether or not it is an issue (or could become an issue) would be by a pediatric PT. There wouldn’t be any harm in seeing one barring a huge co pay or something. If it’s nothing, the PT will tell you that. If it’s something that can be managed with a home program they will tell you that too, or whatever it is they recommend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843474 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:42:06 +0000 SupernovaJ 2843474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: Hmm that's good to know. I am definitely going to have his ped evaluate his hip and mention the tripping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843470 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:02:24 +0000 Littlebit7 2843470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it’s coming from the hip (femoral torsion) you could try some PT to strengthen the hip rotators to account for the femur bone being “twisted” at the hip (this is if you still see some tripping or his gait or coordination being affected). I’m not a pediatric pt (just an adult one) so maybe someone else can chime in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843460 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:43:56 +0000 SupernovaJ 2843460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: That's good to know! My daughter is 4 and never had knock knees so it's new to us. Thinking back, I've noticed it on toddlers and even kids but just thought it was a "kid thing" and even thought it was cute. I don't see a lot of adults with it. But I guess when it's your own kid you notice it more (and less on others, ironically!). We'll just keep an eye on it. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843443 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:44:05 +0000 wrkbrk 2843443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh PS yes it did go away on its own! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843442 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:43:33 +0000 wrkbrk 2843442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SupernovaJ: yes and in fact I asked the ped about this! Granted it was about a year ago (so 1.5 for us) but she said absolutely nothing to worry about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/my-son-has-knock-kneesanyone-else#post-2843413 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:03:56 +0000 SupernovaJ 2843413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is 2.5 and earlier this year, we noticed he has knock knees. I totally get that knock knees is common especially at this age, but I would love to hear from parents whose toddlers had knock knees that went away as they grew older (or didn't). It's very noticeable and while cute because he's still little, it doesn't seem AS common as our pediatrician (or the web) claims it is. </p> <p>My brother has knock knees as an adult. It's somewhat noticeable when he's wearing pants but I don't think it's a big deal. Still curious about outcomes as they grow and just want to be prepared in general. Our pediatrician brushes it off and says it's common and thankfully only a cosmetic issue. I understand it's not serious but lately, we notice he's been tripping a lot and I wonder if it's because his knees touch/overlap? Our ped said his condition doesn't require treatment unless it's very extreme and causing pain. Treatment at that point would be a very involved surgery. </p> <p>Just curious to hear from other parents! </p>