“W-sitting” is a position that is too commonly used by children when seated on the ground. In this position, a child sits on their bottom, with knees bent, feet tucked under, and legs splayed out to each side in a “W” configuration. Because this position is so common, most adults do not realize that use of this position can have negative ramifications on children’s growth and development.
Please click here to download an article by Jean McNamara, PT (ADVANCE for Physical Therapists, 1995) about why W-sitting is not recommended.