Did you know children don’t sit like adults?
Children have a natural vitality that can be preserved, but only if parents know how. We should be encouraging children’s natural poise by choosing a suitable chair depending on their age. Many Back in Action products are adaptable and can grow with a child.
0 – 8 years: Children up to the age of eight are best matched to a very different type of furniture to that which keeps adults healthy. During this time, there is no need for movement in their chairs. Parents should opt for a Tripp Trapp chair which will grow with them – it offers the perfect ergonomic support for every stage of a child’s development. When it’s time to move on from the Tripp Trapp chair, the Move Stool will allow effortless movement.
8 – 11 years: Research shows that Children above the age of eight are starting to be slumped and passive which can become a bad habit. Considering this, Back in Action recommends beginning to encourage and enhance movement and natural balance through the choice of chair. A kneeling chair will take a child through to teendom and beyond.
Teens & adults: Once a child becomes a teen, they will be spending more time at a desk doing homework or working on a laptop, it’s important to now not only think about chairs, but also desks. The MOLL Winner Desk, is quite aptly, winner by name and winner by nature. The Winner has plenty of details to benefit posture in a big way. With its adjustable height, tilt desk top and ergonomic design, the sturdy and well-engineered desk is set to last.
Despite its huge importance, Back in Action has seen a drop in parents investing in face-to-face learning sessions. This could be linked to parents being driven by style and aesthetics instead of the importance in their children’s spine health and posture. Thankfully, Back in Action has combined form, function, and design all in one. Back in Action is certified in providing essential and credible advice to parents, teaching about helping babies and children live healthily with the very best posture. With over 170 years of combined experience, the ergonomics experts know exactly how to match children with the best possible chair or desk which will future proof their spine health.
