17 Nov 😬Does your child tend to sit with their feet rubbing together all the time 😳Have you noticed that if you try to place your child to stand, they lift their legs up like the way they sit

👶🏻Babies can exhibit a range of sitting postures as they explore and develop their motor skills. Normal variations in sitting posture can include:

Propped sitting:
When babies are learning to sit, you will see them sitting with their upper body bent forward, using their hands for support in front of them. This position can be a part of the exploration process as they learn to balance and control their movements.

Independent upright sitting:
When babies are strong enough to sit upright by themselves without support, they tend to sit with their legs forward in front of them. Variations can include sitting with both knees straight and wide apart, or both knees bent and feet rubbing on each other, or one knee bend and one knee straight.

Side-sitting:
Side-sitting is a common variation where a baby sits with one leg bent and the other leg extended to the side. This position allows for flexibility and is often seen during play.

Leaning on one hand:
Babies may sometimes lean on one hand for support while sitting. This can be a transitional posture as they experiment with different ways to maintain balance.

W-sitting:
Some babies naturally adopt a W-sitting position, where their knees are bent, and their feet are turned outward, creating a W shape. While this is a common variation, persistent and prolonged W-sitting can affect the development of hip muscles and joints.

These sitting variations are often a natural part of baby’s motor development. However, if you notice your baby persistently sitting in one posture all the time, particularly sitting upright and rubbing their feet together and W-sitting, you should actively discourage these sitting posture.🙅‍♀️

If you are concerned about your baby’s sitting posture and development, ring My Favourite Physio 📱on (02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to speak to one of our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists🤓 today!

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