Why classic sitting is problematic

Many children sit for several hours a day - at school, handicrafts, homework or in front of the screen. The problem: Classic seating furniture promotes a rigid attitude that contradicts the natural urge to move of children. Studies show that long, unexpected sitting too Back problems, posture damage and weaknesses of concentration can lead. It often only needs small changes to make everyday life healthier.

Movement instead of standstill - why children are good

The research paper "Healthy sitting: Dynamic sitting and seating dynamics" (2025) Getting to the point: Sitting does not have to be rigid. On the contrary - children in particular benefit if they are allowed to move while sitting.

"Dynamic sitting uses the natural urge to move of children and thereby supports their physical and mental development."

Those who move activate the muscles, improve blood circulation and increase the ability to concentrate. This applies to adults - and especially for children who spend many hours in the daycare or school every day.

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What does "dynamic sitting" mean specifically?

Dynamic sitting describes one Active, movement -friendly sitting posture, in which the body regularly makes small position changes. Unlike starling, in which the muscles remain inactive, the back muscles remain in motion when sitting dynamically.

• Change of attitude: Right, curved, on the side - everything allowed. The more variety, the better.
• Banking movement: Small circular movements or rhythmic rockers stimulate the deep -lying fuselage muscles.
• Movement -friendly seating: Stool, balancing pillow, Stapelsteine - You make movement when sitting in the first place.

It is not about constant fidgeting, but about natural, unconscious micro movements. According to the expert, it is precisely these movements that have a great effect on attitude, body awareness and concentration.

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What dynamic sitting is not

It is important: dynamic sitting is No replacement for movement itself, but an addition. It does not replace the free game, romp around or the physical education - but it helps to make longer seat phases sensible and child -friendly.

Nor is it about encouraging children to fidget. Rather, it is about targeted freedom in which movement allowed is - e.g. B. By choosing suitable furniture.

Our recommendation: sitting, which grows with a lot and confessed

The best solutions for dynamic sitting are furniture that leaves children freedom of movement. B. dynamic seat stools, growing children's chairs or balance elements as from Stapelstein®. They promote mobility, strengthen the attitude and make sitting a active experience.

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Especially in the children's room, the daycare center or primary school, there are flexible furniture solutions that invite you to move - instead of rigid chairs, prevent movement.

Advantages of dynamic sitting at a glance

• Promotes concentration and learning ability
• Strengthens the muscles and improves the attitude
• Supports child's perception
• Relieves spine and intervertebral discs
• Use the natural urge to move - instead of suppressing it

Conclusion: Sitting may be moving

Dynamic sitting is not a fad, but a pedagogically sound approach for healthy development. It allows children to be themselves - in motion, in balance, in balance. Anyone who puts the right impulses early strengthens back, keeping and self -awareness for a lifetime.

Try it out - your child won't want to sit still. And that's a good thing.

Common questions about dynamic sitting

• Is dynamic sitting also suitable for smaller children?
  Yes - from kindergarten age, children benefit from movement -friendly sitting.
• What is the difference between ergonomic and dynamic?
  Ergonomic means: the seat adapts. Dynamically means: the seat demands gentle movement. Both combined results in the best solution.
• How often should children change their seating position?
  Ideally every 15–20 minutes. Dynamic seating automatically supports this natural change.

Learn more?

• Discover ergonomic seating for children
  
• Ergonomic seating for children - what to look out for?
• Promote movement in kindergarten

Sources

• Engeroff, T., Niederer, D., & Banzer, W. (2023). Current evidence on the scope and health effects of work -related sedentary behavior. DOI: 10.1007/S12662-022-00859-6
• Lukas, C., & Langendörfer, S. (2020). Back pain in the growth age. Orthopedics & Rheumatism, 23 (2), 32–37.
• Karolinska institute (2022). Movement at work and in school improves health and cognitive function. Study on the effect of dynamic sitting in children.
• Stapelstein Research (2025): Healthy sitting-dynamic sitting and seating dynamics
• World Health Organization (2020). Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedary Behavior. Geneva: Who.