Swaddling is safe for hip development when done correctly. The key is allowing your baby's legs to bend up and out in a natural frog-like position rather than forcing them straight. Choose swaddles that are snug around arms but loose around hips.

Your baby's fascination with the ceiling fan is completely normal, but positioning matters. When babies consistently lie in the same spot looking at the same object, they can develop positional preferences that lead to muscle tightness and head flattening. The simple solution is rotating your baby's position regularly so interesting objects appear on different sides, encouraging balanced head turning and preventing developmental concerns.

W sitting is not harmful when it's one of many positions your child uses. It doesn't cause hip dysplasia. Only address W sitting if your child uses this position almost exclusively and resists alternatives, which can indicate trunk weakness or lead to muscle imbalances. Encourage position variety through modeling and playful prompts rather than constant corrections.

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