Have you ever realized sitting can harm your baby? Often babies sit in odd postures while playing, once they learn to sit. And we ignore them little realizing the negative effects of such postures. What seems to be a normal way of sitting can have detrimental effects on your child.
The most common W sitting position of babies (legs folded backwards from the knees forming a ‘w’ shape when looked from the front, as shown above) can have drastic effects on your child’s development at a later stage.
The W position is common among children, and is considered normal when children are below two years. However, if this posture becomes a habit continuing beyond two years, it can influence the development of the child.
According to the Pediatric Therapy Center in the US, children who continue to sit in the W position beyond their second year may fail to develop the strength and balance required for motor skills such as running and jumping.
Besides, if you let your child continue sitting in this position, he can develop “pigeon toes”. It’s a condition in which kids walk with feet turned inwards, either one or both the feet. So, let’s understand how W-sitting causes more harm than you thought.
According to the Pediatric Therapy Center in the US, children who continue to sit in the W position beyond their second year may fail to develop the strength and balance required for motor skills such as running and jumping.
Besides, if you let your child continue sitting in this position, he can develop “pigeon toes”. It’s a condition in which kids walk with feet turned inwards, either one or both the feet. So, let’s understand how W-sitting causes more harm than you thought.
So, before W-sitting becomes a habit for your child, make sure you unlearn the habit in him and be consistent at it. And ensure everyone, including your spouse, caregiver or the caretaker at daycare, is on the same page.
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Article written by Kalpana M
