My baby's legs seem swollen??

Question

Last night my son was crying for me to pick him up when he was playing in the exersaucer. I noticed that his legs seemed swollen, maybe even a little purple. Is it possible that the presssure on his legs may have cut off a bit of circulation? Any other ideas of what the problem could be? (He is 4 and a half months old) Thanks!

Answer 1

Are they still swollen? If so, call the dr. If not, you might try and move the exersaucer up a notch or two- I know my son needed that because his feet were flat on the ground and that made his legs swollen.

Answer 2

if this continues I would talk to your doctor just to double check it could be from playing, but if he starts to lose feeling then I would start to really worry, my suggestion to talk to the doctor for a peace of mind.

Answer 3

well, what do they look like now, today? The same...yes go to the doc asap.  If they look normal now, don't use the exersaucer anymore.

Answer 4

It is probably the pressure from the material around his legs while in the exersaucer.  Can you adjust the seat a little or maybe you should wait until he is old enough to stand on his legs while in the exersaucer about 6 months.  

Answer 5

Take him to the doctor!