04/03/2026
“W sitting will ruin your child’s hips.”
Except… that’s not what the evidence actually says.
Before you start correcting your child every five seconds — let’s understand why they might be choosing this position.
Children often W sit because they’re:
• Seeking extra stability
• Working with low core strength
• Compensating for hip weakness
• Managing hypermobility
• Regulating sensory input
👉 Occasional W sitting is not dangerous.
But if it’s their only preferred position, over time it can limit rotation, balance, and core activation — and motor development is built on repetition.
This isn’t about fear.
It’s about understanding what your child’s body may be compensating for.
If your child struggles with coordination, balance, or frequent falls and always W sits, it might be worth a proper assessment.
Don’t panic.
Just stay informed 💙🧡
Save this & send it to a parent who keeps hearing “stop them sitting like that” without the why.
