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The newborn 'scrunch' is normal and there is no need to try and straighten their legs, they will do it over time all by themselves. When dressing them and putting them to sleep, avoid putting them in anything that will restrict this movement.
I loved this phase with all mine and was actually sad when they stopped it 😄
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