3 year old can't pedal

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My DS is 3.7 and can't/won't pedal trikes, ride alongs etc. He was late to walk at almost 19 months, and I think he probably still is a bit behind in some areas eg he doesn't run all that fast. But he can jump well with two feet, can climb (cautiously) etc at the playground, scoot (I think) pretty well and is just getting the hang of his balance bike (although he's yet to lift his feet off the floor for any length of time).

Does it matter?

Sounds like he might have hypermobility, personally i would do the the drs and get it checked out

Thanks for your reply. No he doesn't as we saw a physio at 18 months and again at 2 and a half.

Ahhh okay. I know it's really hard not to worry but I'm sure he will get there like he did with everything else

Mine is the same - he has only recently learned to pedal at 3.8. He was also late walking at 19 months and is cautious, but getting braver in the playground! He is a little lazy I think and would prefer to sit in a buggy than to walk. I’m really not worried, but give him lots of opportunities to improve his physical skills through going to the park, swimming, soft play and running around with his friends. He only learned to pedal as I encouraged him every day at home, as he just wasn’t interested at preschool. My ds’ name actually means philosopher, so perhaps he’s just more of a thinker! Don’t worry, they’ll get there in their own time.

Thank you flubberyseal. Yes I need to encourage DS at home I think, as it took some encouragement to use the scooter and balance bike but he's pretty good now. I have a buggy board as I have another DS in the pram and my DS1 would also prefer to ride on that! He is definitely lazy!

Yes, I have a dd who is 8 and has a wheelchair. He is just so jealous! I’ve been wondering whether it would be possible to fix a buggy board on to the back of that, as when it is just the three of us out, we are so slow moving. It often ends up with him sitting on her lap..

My son is 3.7. He walked before he was 1, climbs and jumps amazingly well and is super fast on his balance bike, so much so that everyone comments! But, he will not pedal and won’t use a scooter either! No idea why... I’ve been trying for a few months now. I guess one day he’ll get it (I hope!) I’m planning on buying him his own bike and scooter for Christmas (at home he has his cousins hand me down which are perfectly ok, but I’m wondering if having his own from Santa will encourage him)

Thank you summerdays2014! They are funny things aren't they, these kids.

Out of interest is it a "decent" scooter you've got for him? When DS was 2 and a bit I bought him a cheapie £15 Paw Patrol scooter, the ones with one front wheel and two back wheels? He could barely get it moving. So I then bought him a more expensive one, a cheaper version of a micro scooter, with two wheels at the front and one at the back, and he flies on it (well, for the cautious, lazy little boy he is anyway!). It was definitely money well spent.

It’s a really good (expensive) scooter that was very kindly passed down to him so I can’t blame that! He fell in love with his balance bike and got the hang of it really quickly and has just ignored everything else I guess! You’re right, the are very funny things! I’m Sure they will do it in their own time though! My son is stubborn and won’t do anything if he decides he doesn’t want to...

Definitely they all like different things. My DS really took to jumping once he could do it and he loves his trampoline. But he's rubbish at kicking too and isn't interested in trying!