01/10/2026
👶 Does your little one sit in a “W” most of the time? It looks like this: their bottom rests between the legs which are rotated inward and feet are behind them tucked in or out. When you look down from above the legs look like a “W”!
Let’s get technical: in this position their base of support is very wide, their center of gravity is low, and children can literally “hang out” like this for ages with minimal core muscle engagement. Posture becomes slumped, rotation is limited, it is difficult to weight shift or cross the midline, and it overstretches the most important hip stability muscles while shortening other muscle groups in the hips and legs. The end result can be core weakness, abnormal walking patterns (knocked kneed, pigeon toed, toe walking) and can lead to coordination issues.
What can you do? Encourage other positions like side sitting, long sitting, criss cross applesauce or tailor sitting. Cue your little one with a simple phrase like “legs in front” and correct them. Change the environment - play at a low table with a child sized chair.
If you think your little one is “W” sitting
BECAUSE of weakness, tightness, or cannot sit any other way, Physio can help!
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