Oct 2007 baby....due another any day...but my lil man won't walk anywhere!!

Regina - posted on 08/31/2010

My daugher will be 3 in Oct and my son just turned 1 this month. I have a sit and stand stroller, as well as a leash, and whenever we go to the store I get a cart with two seats. I've been working with my daughter since she could walk (10 1/2 mths) about holding my hand and staying with me. The leash fits in my purse, and she knows it's there. When ever we go anywhere I give her the option of walking, and staying near me/holding my hand, or she can wear her leash (which she calls her tail), or lastly she can sit in the cart and get strapped in. Obviously she always wants to walk, and I allow her, but if she runs or doesn't come when she's called I give her 3 seconds to comply or I strap her in the cart. Yes, there have been several screaming fits...but I don't give in. I think that's the trick. Once she calms down I give her the option of walking with the leash on, and if she can do that nicely for a time then I'll let her take it off. It's worked for me, but I've been working with her for some time now. I don't think there's any magic trick that works with all kids. I think it's just a matter of continuous training. The other thing, I always try to plan errands and trips when she's fed and napped. The whole tired and hungry thing just makes her wild :)

Jean - posted on 08/28/2010

My daughter is the same way she is non stop frim the second she wakes up in the morning until literally right before getting in bed and its the same thing out in the stores she wants to walk and i let her but then she doesnt want my hand and then i tell her to help push the cart or stay by me and she runs and i have a son whom is also with me but when i ask her to help she stays much better like if she can reach stuff at the store i ask her to get it and pt it in the cart! i thought it was just my kid so i am hoping that its just a thing and she grows out of it

Kelly - posted on 08/20/2010

Thanx Jessica...baby arrived 5 days ago, and he has no interest whatsoever!! He isnt jealous, he looks at her but thats about it!!
Hubby gotta be back at work next week, so think will just try little trips to the local shop, as I will be on my own, and see how it works. Im not holding out much hope...and doesn't help coz he doesnt talk much. He understands everything, but hes lazy with his speech!!

Jessica - posted on 08/20/2010

I have the same problem with mine. She wants to walk on her own, but won't hold my hand, and runs off everywhere! It might work if you were to let your toddler "help" push the baby in the stroller. Or just tell him that you need his help looking after the baby. Most kids this age are in love with babies, so hopefully he won't go too far!