How far do you make your 3 and a bit year old walk?

[rednellie]

Just wanted a straw poll as my DD (3.3) is a very reluctant walker and I'm trying to get her to do more and she is having none of it.

I know some people say you just have to not engage and carry on, but she totally loses it. I've got 1 year old twins, so sometimes it is just easier to stick her on the buggy board/sling/front of buggy then have a half hour melt down in the middle of the pavement.

I was just interested if I'm being a bit unreasonable expecting her to walk more, or if everyone's 3 year old is actually galloping everywhere.

[lljkk]

Most people I know who don't use buggies after age 3....

use the car instead. Or chivvy them along with sweets.

[TeWiSavesTheDay]

DD was a very difficult walker until at least 3.5 and HUGELY, MASSIVELY better at 4.

capitals for sheer relief there. If she won't stand nicely on the buggy board I would persist with the scooter and also leave loads of time for every journey. At that stage I left 1hr15mins per mile, and she walked 2 miles a day.

It will get better promise.

If you're having dithering/slow walking issues I had a keep level or ahead of the pushchair or you have to hold onto the handle policy. First few journeys very stressful, much less stressful later.

[rednellie]

Thanks everyone. Liking the solidarity and yes we will get practicing with the scooter