Kathryn Cabral PT, DPT Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy Kathryn Cabral PT, DPT Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy

Why should my child not sit in “W” position?

Children often W-sit because it gives them a wide base of support. This makes it easier to play without losing balance, especially for kids with:

  • Low muscle tone

  • Core weakness

  • Delays in balance or postural control

  • Sensory-seeking movement patterns

It’s a shortcut to stability, but one that can limit long-term motor development.

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