I still sit like this and I’m 33. My mom still sits like this and she’s 60. Wouldn’t have even given this position a second thought if my baby started doing it when he’s ready to sit haha
@@Keck_YT Not the OP, but I sat like this as did my dad. We are both hyper mobile and therefore more flexible than is normal. However we both grew up playing outside most of the time and being very active. I was an amateur gymnast as a child. I was stronger and faster than all the kids in my year until high school when the boys overtook me. My core strength was excellent HOWEVER being hypermobile means that I do have other issues with my joints. I don't believe any of them were caused by w sitting since my legs are actually the least flexible part of me! It's something to keep an eye on but not necessarily harmful as long as the child is leading an active lifestyle otherwise.
Hi Emma, really interesting video, thanks for this upload. To further expand on your comment to the potential problem of W sitting and lack of working the core muscles is that being in this position constantly can contribute to constipation problems. When our LO started to crawl at 6 months she was constantly in the W position. Although our home nurse told us it was nothing to worry about at the time (and she did not seem to have any of the issues you mentioned) she had started having constipation issues when she started solids and I think her constant W sitting exacerbated the issue as she may not have had the core muscles needed to push out the heavier poos. She seemed to like the W position when (briefly) staying put as it meant she could easily be on the go but of course if I had known at the time she wasn't working her core by being in that position I would have encouraged bum sitting.
I’m 40 and still always sit like that as for me there is nothing more uncomfortable than sitting cross-legged. My baby is 4 months old but she seems to be the other way round cause she always lies there thighs turned outwards like a frog. One thing we don’t have in common 😉
My LO was a month premature, walked late and is incredibly clumsy. W sitting is my LOs seating position of choice. I can’t recall any other positions used. I’ll be contacting my GP on Monday for an appointment.
Well our child (now 3.5) Always preferred that position as She is much more comfortable to play With her legs out of the way (block, water colors in the floor) but we taught her early on that crosslegged sitting is healthier for her joints and she adjusts the position whenever She can (especially while Reading) but we know She has a hard time playing memory on the floor with her legs in front of her, so sometimes we let her. Her pediatrician knows about it and keeps an eye on it.
Interesting video! Im in my lat 20s and have always preferred sitting in the W position. As a kid, sitting cross legged was a foreign concept to me. I didnt learn how until i was a teenager! Even then, it took a while for it to get comfortable. Some of it may have had to do with flexibility.
Another great quality video Emma! Keep up the amazing work !! I am a couple of months/years ahead of this video, do you have any video on colicky 1/3months old baby?
I’m 18 years old i started sitting like this since I was a baby and stopped doing it when I was nearly 13 now my walk is really weird my muscles are weak I’ve done everything possible to walk properly nothing really works
My baby is 9 months old and sits only side and w sittings. Should I be concerned? In my country they say that I should be concerned if my baby doesn’t sit independently until 10 months old.
My baby is 6 month old just started to crawl And sit. He mostly sits in w and if I make him sit with leg front he seems to do fine as well. Should I be worried
My family (mum , sisters and me) is sitting in this position every time when we are sitting on the floor 😅 it's comfortable. Your Son like it more when he have one leg before him and the other in V
Both me and my mother have done this since early early childhood. I told her how demonized it is now and how parents will swarm around child and always make them sit with their legs out if they fall into this position and she was shocked that that was a thing. We were both very active and athletic children. I was an early walker too. I have dyscalculia, but again she does not and that's related to math and the like, not muscle tone and such. Neither one of us is hypermobile, but people spent all our lives marvelling at the positions we can comfortably sit in and will choose when given the choice. At home, we rarely sit in the traditional feet on the ground pose. My mother especially is extremely flexible for someone who is nearly 60 and rarely if ever does specific exercise for it.
Is there an age where sitting in a W is harmful? My daughter still sits in a W most of the time and she is 25 months old. She is able to sit in other positions but chooses to sit in a W most of the time. Thank you!
@@kittenmyu every month seems to be relevant in regards to development when kiddos are little, so I figured I’d say her age in months rather than years.
Generally as therapists we don’t become concerned at any age if the child is w sitting but also using other sitting positions as well. If they are only w sitting then generally it might mean low muscle tone or low core strength or musculoskeletal concerns. If she is up and walking and walking well on uneven surfaces (grass, slight hill etc) then I wouldn’t be concerned. But always check in with the doctor if your worried.
It's great that you were able to ask your doctor about this. If you are concerned at all a physical therapist AKA physiotherapist would be able to answer any of your questions.
Thanks for your information. I have question about standing. My baby is 9 month now, he can pull up standing by himself. After he can standing by himself, he don’t want to clawing and sitting anymore. But the problem is he stand of his toes, not full feet. What should I do? Is this bad for the leg development?
Hi @lin jia thanks for the message. It’s hard to give you advice when I can’t see your little one. Always best to see a doctor or paediatric physical therapist if you have concerns because they can see you in person. Just wondering what your little one is doing when he is over standing. Is he sitting back on the floor or are you helping him walk by holding his hands? If you are holding his hands to walk I would recommend you move your hands to provide support at his rib cage as this will encourage the feet to be flat on the floor. Also if you are using a baby walker I would recommend reducing/stopping using it as this encourages baby’s to stand and walk on there toes.
@@EmmaHubbard Hi Emma thanks for your so quick response. We have checked by our doctor and she thought there’s nothing wrong with his feet. But I don’t want this wrong standing position will bad for his leg development like not straight in the future. So I don’t know should I stop him to standing now?
My son is 2 year 2 month sits in w position ,if tried to sit on normal position he can't hold he will fall in side ward ,,but not started to stand or walk ,,report is developmental delay ,,suggested some exercises and nerve loose medicine iam worried will he walk by 3 years or not
Hi @Bindhu V sorry this is outside of my scope - best to go see a doctor who can provide you with advice and direct you to the correct person to help. Hope you get the information soon!
Hi and thank u for the informative video.. one question..my 14 month old sits like this as well.. n he is still not able to walk on his own.. can walk fully even with a lil support but never on his own..can this be the reason? tia
Dr Robyn Thompson (midwife with over 50 years experience) recommends if you are going to give a pacifier to get one that is long so it goes into the soft cleft palate same with teats for bottles. On your pinkie measure from the tip to the first line. Good ones are Bibs brands and the natural latex (brown) ones.
Me too but 24 now lol growing up it was how o used to stop when I went roller blading because I couldn’t use the breaks well . I still sit like this if I’m on the ground and it has always made people comment on how I sit
I'm a little surprised because I never would have thought twice about this sitting position. As an adult I occasionally sit in this position without much discomfort. I wonder if I should be concerned about my own musculoskeletal development?
I've been sitting like this for 55 years. No problems at all. Very fit and active, still train everyday. It's a very comfortable way to sit!
My baby just started doing this once he started learning how to pull himself up to stand. Never even thought much of it.
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I still sit like this and I’m 33. My mom still sits like this and she’s 60. Wouldn’t have even given this position a second thought if my baby started doing it when he’s ready to sit haha
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I am 43 and also sit like this all the time :)
Out of curiosity, how was yours and your mother's co-ordination and athletic ability?
@@Keck_YT Not the OP, but I sat like this as did my dad. We are both hyper mobile and therefore more flexible than is normal. However we both grew up playing outside most of the time and being very active. I was an amateur gymnast as a child. I was stronger and faster than all the kids in my year until high school when the boys overtook me. My core strength was excellent HOWEVER being hypermobile means that I do have other issues with my joints. I don't believe any of them were caused by w sitting since my legs are actually the least flexible part of me! It's something to keep an eye on but not necessarily harmful as long as the child is leading an active lifestyle otherwise.
I'm 26 years old and I'm always in this position ... I didn't even know it was a problem..
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Hi Emma, really interesting video, thanks for this upload.
To further expand on your comment to the potential problem of W sitting and lack of working the core muscles is that being in this position constantly can contribute to constipation problems. When our LO started to crawl at 6 months she was constantly in the W position. Although our home nurse told us it was nothing to worry about at the time (and she did not seem to have any of the issues you mentioned) she had started having constipation issues when she started solids and I think her constant W sitting exacerbated the issue as she may not have had the core muscles needed to push out the heavier poos. She seemed to like the W position when (briefly) staying put as it meant she could easily be on the go but of course if I had known at the time she wasn't working her core by being in that position I would have encouraged bum sitting.
I’m 40 and still always sit like that as for me there is nothing more uncomfortable than sitting cross-legged. My baby is 4 months old but she seems to be the other way round cause she always lies there thighs turned outwards like a frog. One thing we don’t have in common 😉
So interesting!
Same here! Glad to know I am not alone! I try to correct my position when I think about it but I love it too
My LO was a month premature, walked late and is incredibly clumsy. W sitting is my LOs seating position of choice. I can’t recall any other positions used. I’ll be contacting my GP on Monday for an appointment.
Hope the appointment goes well. If your noticing any gross motor delays then the doctor might suggest a physical therapist.
What if they only sit with one leg like that?
The same things I mention in this video would apply :)
Well our child (now 3.5) Always preferred that position as She is much more comfortable to play With her legs out of the way (block, water colors in the floor) but we taught her early on that crosslegged sitting is healthier for her joints and she adjusts the position whenever She can (especially while Reading) but we know She has a hard time playing memory on the floor with her legs in front of her, so sometimes we let her. Her pediatrician knows about it and keeps an eye on it.
Sound like you are doing everything right.
Interesting video! Im in my lat 20s and have always preferred sitting in the W position. As a kid, sitting cross legged was a foreign concept to me. I didnt learn how until i was a teenager! Even then, it took a while for it to get comfortable. Some of it may have had to do with flexibility.
Another great quality video Emma! Keep up the amazing work !! I am a couple of months/years ahead of this video, do you have any video on colicky 1/3months old baby?
Thanks so much Davide! I don't have a video on that yet but it's a good suggestion for a future video
Thanks Emma it’s really helpful as I was starting to worry when my son sometimes sits in the W position. 👍🏻
Glad it is helpful 😀
My son also .now he is one age..but he is changing many sitting position during play time
Our whole family does this starting with great grandma, I thought we were all just double jointed🤔🤔
I’m 18 years old i started sitting like this since I was a baby and stopped doing it when I was nearly 13 now my walk is really weird my muscles are weak I’ve done everything possible to walk properly nothing really works
I’ve had physical training and treatment
Did you have delayed milestones as a baby? You might have hypotonia where the brain doesn't communicate properly with the muscles.
My baby is 9 months old and sits only side and w sittings. Should I be concerned?
In my country they say that I should be concerned if my baby doesn’t sit independently until 10 months old.
My baby is 6 month old just started to crawl And sit. He mostly sits in w and if I make him sit with leg front he seems to do fine as well.
Should I be worried
I am so happy for you channel. It’s very helpfull for me. Greetings from Croatia🌹
I'm so glad!
Anothe great video Emma. Keep them coming!
Thank you! Will do!
Thank you for the useful information
Glad it was helpful!
My family (mum , sisters and me) is sitting in this position every time when we are sitting on the floor 😅 it's comfortable. Your Son like it more when he have one leg before him and the other in V
Hi Emma, is there a reason to be concerned if baby takes this position with one leg and not the other and that is there preferred sitting position?
Both me and my mother have done this since early early childhood. I told her how demonized it is now and how parents will swarm around child and always make them sit with their legs out if they fall into this position and she was shocked that that was a thing.
We were both very active and athletic children. I was an early walker too. I have dyscalculia, but again she does not and that's related to math and the like, not muscle tone and such.
Neither one of us is hypermobile, but people spent all our lives marvelling at the positions we can comfortably sit in and will choose when given the choice. At home, we rarely sit in the traditional feet on the ground pose. My mother especially is extremely flexible for someone who is nearly 60 and rarely if ever does specific exercise for it.
Thanks so much for sharing!
My 13 month old baby most of the times sits like this
Is there an age where sitting in a W is harmful? My daughter still sits in a W most of the time and she is 25 months old. She is able to sit in other positions but chooses to sit in a W most of the time. Thank you!
I have an honest question. Why not say 2 years old? Why say 25 months old?
@@kittenmyu every month seems to be relevant in regards to development when kiddos are little, so I figured I’d say her age in months rather than years.
Generally as therapists we don’t become concerned at any age if the child is w sitting but also using other sitting positions as well. If they are only w sitting then generally it might mean low muscle tone or low core strength or musculoskeletal concerns. If she is up and walking and walking well on uneven surfaces (grass, slight hill etc) then I wouldn’t be concerned. But always check in with the doctor if your worried.
Plz make a vid on speech delay children
My children do that and bounce on it. They also crawl on their tummy and just get up and start running, the don’t walk.
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My LO (now 1.5) always sits like this and doctor said it is totally fine
It's great that you were able to ask your doctor about this. If you are concerned at all a physical therapist AKA physiotherapist would be able to answer any of your questions.
@@EmmaHubbard thanks Emma! I will bring it up to a PT.
Your videos are useful. Can you share some details about baby eczema or dermatitis all over face?
Sorry @Bindhu V this is out of my scope. A doctor appointment would be the best thing to start with.
Thanks so much
My pleasure!
Thanks for your information. I have question about standing. My baby is 9 month now, he can pull up standing by himself. After he can standing by himself, he don’t want to clawing and sitting anymore. But the problem is he stand of his toes, not full feet. What should I do? Is this bad for the leg development?
Hi @lin jia thanks for the message. It’s hard to give you advice when I can’t see your little one. Always best to see a doctor or paediatric physical therapist if you have concerns because they can see you in person. Just wondering what your little one is doing when he is over standing. Is he sitting back on the floor or are you helping him walk by holding his hands? If you are holding his hands to walk I would recommend you move your hands to provide support at his rib cage as this will encourage the feet to be flat on the floor. Also if you are using a baby walker I would recommend reducing/stopping using it as this encourages baby’s to stand and walk on there toes.
@@EmmaHubbard Hi Emma thanks for your so quick response. We have checked by our doctor and she thought there’s nothing wrong with his feet. But I don’t want this wrong standing position will bad for his leg development like not straight in the future. So I don’t know should I stop him to standing now?
@@EmmaHubbard he is not walking yet,just pull up himself with Sofa or chair.
Can you please make a video showing how to help baby walk easily
Actually working on that video now. Should be out in about 3ish weeks.
My son is 2 year 2 month sits in w position ,if tried to sit on normal position he can't hold he will fall in side ward ,,but not started to stand or walk ,,report is developmental delay ,,suggested some exercises and nerve loose medicine iam worried will he walk by 3 years or not
Interesting video
My baby is 3 months old and she has this dermatitis all over her and it's not going even using aquphor. Can you suggest something that helps?
Hi @Bindhu V sorry this is outside of my scope - best to go see a doctor who can provide you with advice and direct you to the correct person to help. Hope you get the information soon!
Thank you mam☺️
Most welcome 😊
Hi Emma I have questions for you it’s really important. Please reply
My baby siting w siting but doing weird moving
How are they moving? I am seeing if it’s the same as my baby’s movement
My mother in law says this sitting position make legs weak.. is it so..?
My mother in law says it causes hip dysplasia :Do I guess it's an outdated information.
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Hi and thank u for the informative video.. one question..my 14 month old sits like this as well.. n he is still not able to walk on his own.. can walk fully even with a lil support but never on his own..can this be the reason? tia
same, did it get better with time? Or Did you had to intervene with professional help??
@@roshnirana391 he started walking with time with no issues. Still sits like this though.
How did he turn out in the end ?@@darshnadan2509
Hi Emma I asked you plz reply which pacifier are good for babies flat one from top Or the circles ones form top?
Hi, sorry but this is outside my area of expertise. Best to ask a speech pathologist.
Dr Robyn Thompson (midwife with over 50 years experience) recommends if you are going to give a pacifier to get one that is long so it goes into the soft cleft palate same with teats for bottles.
On your pinkie measure from the tip to the first line. Good ones are Bibs brands and the natural latex (brown) ones.
Thanks for sharing
@@EmmaHubbard ur so helpful 💕
Thanks so much. Just hope I am making parenting a baby easier.
Hi Emma, are you a doctor?
Nope, I am an occupational therapist.
My baby is 8 months old but doesn't know how to sit on his own. Do I need to worry?
I still sit like this at 21 :D
Thanks for sharing!
Me too but 24 now lol growing up it was how o used to stop when I went roller blading because I couldn’t use the breaks well . I still sit like this if I’m on the ground and it has always made people comment on how I sit
Me too and I’m 39!
😂 love how this helped you stop roller blading. It’s a very stable position.
Some adults find this position comfortable and easy to get into. Sounds like it is a stable position for you both.
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Of course. My baby also do this position in these days. I thought it was painful for him. Thank you so much and love from srilanka.. 🇱🇰
You’re welcome!
I'm a little surprised because I never would have thought twice about this sitting position. As an adult I occasionally sit in this position without much discomfort. I wonder if I should be concerned about my own musculoskeletal development?
Very interesting and informative
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So what if your baby does a half w sit?
The same things I mention in this video would apply :)