Hi Jolene,

In this case it was probably a greenstick fracture.
These usually heal very well. A fracture need time to heal, at least 6 weeks for the initial healing.
Your child shouldn't really limp anymore after this periode.
A young childs bone's are forever growing and tend to heal well.

It is possible that the fractured limb will grow faster than the other and the the other will catch up at a later stage.
I think your doctor's advice to come back if you do not trust how things go is wise advice. Xrays should be kept to a minimum.

I wish you both well

esther