2 year old no longer walking nicely!

[Chanel05]

My dd has just turned 2 and has been walking since she was 11 months old.

In the last month, she has become very difficult to take even for a simple walk. Wants to try and run away, throws a tantrum and sits on the floor when we won't let go of her hand. We bring the stroller everywhere but she can escape from it 🤦‍♀️. Tried to be very consistent that if she won't walk nicely then she sits in the stroller and also lots of praise for walking nicely holding hands too.

Is this just a phase? She used to hold hands and walk along beautifully. I'm 25 weeks pregnant and I can't carry her everywhere (though she wouldn't let me either!). Looking for tips and advice.

You could try backpack reins. Otherwise sort out the escaping from the buggy, she shouldn’t be able to.

Deffo a phase.

Also would advise reins. I loved them for my son it gave him his freedom but I did had the safety aspect

It's a phase. I would avoid going to particularly dangerous places for awhile and take her to spots where she can run off safely (gated playgrounds etc.) so she can get it out of her system -without realising it's a great way to push mummy's buttons-.

My son is almost 2 and has always been the same. He is so easy at home, does everything I ask, rarely gets upset etc but as soon as we are out and about, he's off.

I have backpack reins but end up running along with him and they dont really work for us. So, for the moment, I am only taking him to places where he can safely run around and feel like he has freedom (playgrounds, national trust property etc). The beach was also good over the summer. I still have to follow him around for safety but much easier in big, open places.

I can't walk on paths with him as he just won't hold my hand, so when we have to do something, I put him in the pushchair. He can't escape though.

It is a bit limiting and frustrating at times but I tell myself it will pass (hopefully!)