I have 2 DC, a 3yo and a 14 month old.
When we walk to the local shop (about 5-6 mins if I was walking alone) 14mo goes in the pushchair and 3yo goes on his scooter or balance bike. He is very proficient on both and I generally have to jog with pushchair to keep up.
However, almost every time, at some random point along the route he just refuses point blank to continue and throws an almighty tantrum.
When little was littler, I used to just dump 3yo in pushchair and sling the little one. However, now she is older, she hates the sling so it seems unfair on her to do this. Plus, 3yo is huge and strong (wears age 5 clothes) and it is now virtually impossible for me to get him in the pushchair if he's kicking and struggling.
I have tried just waiting, but after 20 mins sitting on the pavement he still doesn't give up.
I've tried getting him to explain what he's upset about - can't get any sense out of him, he just sits there and says nothing except "no" and crying.
Today I resorted to carrying him kicking and screaming under one arm while pushing buggy (with bike balanced on top) with the other. Not particularly safe by the side of the road but we needed to get home as I had an appointment.
Does anyone have the magic answer for how to deal with a toddler too big to really carry safely when they do this?
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domesticgoddesshaha · 27/03/2017 16:58
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