Saw picture of new baby with long boots and straps around the knees. What does that mean?

Question

I don't want to inquire of the mother. Have you seen this before? It looks like the baby (about 3 days old) is wearing long - just below-the-knee-length white boots and white straps that go over the top of the knees (on both legs). The straps make it look like the baby is always in the sitting position (legs always bent at the knees). What does this mean? Please tell me it's some sort of new thing and not a sign of a significant problem..... Thanks!

Answer 1

Why don't you ask the mother. How would we know?

Answer 2

Hooker boots for babies? Hawt.

Answer 3

Could be something to do with the babys hips if it looks like someting that was keeping the baby in that position with the knees bent.

Answer 4

it sounds like its a medical thing. maybe he has something wrong with his lags and hips.