W sitting question

sworms914 · September 2013

When I dropped Cameron off at daycare today he sat down in a W position. His teacher said "you shouldn't sit like that" and moved his legs out. It got me thinking a bit wondering if sitting that way is a problem. Does anyone know about this?

sworms914 · September 2013

He was sitting on his butt but had his knees forward and feet on either side of his butt.

pinkangelmoon · September 2013

Interesting. I see Emma doing this and even thought it was cute :-/

sworms914 · September 2013

Thanks ladies!!! I am typically a CTFD type of gal but had a moment of stress. You are all right. He moves a ton and doesn't sit still for too long so I think he will survive. Thanks again!!!

sworms914 · September 2013

@hijoi---anytime!!!

britbratjf · September 2013

My nephew was sitting like that (he is almost 2) and his pedi told my SIL & BIL they needed to correct it (I.e. sit with his legs in front) I'm not 100% sure why but my BIL said something about it creating a weak core.

apollonia10 · September 2013

Our PT doesn't like that either, but it's an easy fix - just pull his legs under his bottom so he's sitting on them. We have to force him into that position a lot to encourage hand-knee crawling.

versed · September 2013

Yes @britbratjf -it has to do with core strengthening and hip/joint placement. Supporting your body on your bottom, as opposed to the higher surface-area w-position, strengthens your core muscles. https://physical-therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/does-your-child-w-sit.aspx

lkamenko · September 2013

I was sitting like that all the time when I was a child and my son was sitting like that a lot when he was a baby. I checked with pedi back then and he said it is not the best position because it is hard on joints but no big deal...

SallySunrise · September 2013

Ouch! My knees hurt just reading that.

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