Hello, I've been reading a few threads recently about how far people's little ones walk and the "right" age to ditch the buggy. My DS is 2.8, we live in a big city and he's definitely not into walking compared with his peers, although I walk everywhere and would love to put the buggy away definitively. We go out without the buggy a lot (no car) and get buses / metro etc. Although he's perfectly capable of walking once we get to the park, on the way he'll tire of holding hands within a few minutes and I'll inevitably carry him. The only time he'll reliably walk is to nursery in the mornings, about 5 minutes away. When I pick him up at midday I always end up carrying him home. Another mum commented on this earlier today - which made me feel even more inadequate and prompted this post! So: I know I need to just stop carrying him. But what do you do when he refuses and you need to get somewhere? Sit and wait it out? Drag? How much walking can I reasonably expect? (I don't want to hear from super 20-mile walkers at 2 years, just normal kids please!).
We're going on holiday for a week next week in the country where he's fine with walkign further - fields etc so no hand-holding required. I'd love to have new strategy for when we get back. Any tips gratefully received!
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encouraging your older toddler to walk places!
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averagemum · 16/06/2011 12:02
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