Watch young kids play and you’ll see many of them “W sitting,” or resting their bottom between their feet, legs to either side. This p.osition is extremely common for children due to the stability it provides. Since their legs are fanned out, they are given a significant amount of support with the least amount of effort possible.
Unfortunately, the “W” p.osition comes with many potential problems. Many parents do not know or recognize the danger of letting a child sit like
this for too long. Sitting in a “W” p.osition too often or for too long can negatively impact a child’s development and growth patterns.
If a kid is not able to sit alone in any p.osition other than a W, talk with a therapist about supportive seating or some other optional p.ositions such as prone and side-lying. Another p.osition is Tailor sitting against the couch; a small table and a chair. A therapist will have many other ideas based on each child.
