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Toddler suddenly lost interest in playgrounds

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xieyang · 30/11/2023 10:50

Would really appreciate any advice. My son just turned two and since about a month ago, he suddenly lost interest in going to any playground, old or new. The maximum he does is going in there on his balance bike but he would then immediately exit. Forcing him to stay would just trigger whining and screaming.

He used to love the playgrounds so much. I really don't know what triggered this sudden change of behaviour. Is this something to be concerned about?Does he even have autism (although showing no other signs)?

At the nursery he would happily play for hours and socialise with other children. At home he can't really concentrate on his toys so we have to kill time by going out. But the only things he likes doing outside now are: watching the trains and riding his balance bike (but only for short periods of time). Not going to the playgrounds means I have hours and hours of the day not knowing what to do with him, except pushing him around in the pushchair. I am so exhausted.

Should I just wait and see if this phase will pass or should I get him checked by someone? Thanks in advance for your help!

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Batbatbatty · 30/11/2023 11:18

Honestly and a bit bluntly, it sounds like he just doesn't want to go to the playground anymore! It wouldn't cross my mind to have him checked out...🙃

Have you asked if something happened at the nursery playground?

LittleBlueUnicorn · 30/11/2023 11:20

Autism because he doesn’t like playgrounds? Heard it all now. Maybe he is just bored because he doesn’t have anyone to play with?! My kids find playgrounds boring if it’s just me and them

Yahyahs22 · 30/11/2023 11:20

He's two. He might just not enjoy it as much as it's so much colder now.

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LittleBlueUnicorn · 30/11/2023 11:22

Also it’s pretty cold now I imagine thats a big part of it! Not much fun playing on freezing cold metal climbing frames / slides

Gogojetter · 30/11/2023 11:23

Last week my little one hated mushrooms, this week they're all she wants to eat. I think they are just very fickle at this age TBH!

henrysugar12 · 30/11/2023 11:24

It's cold and damp, maybe he would prefer to be indoors? Doesn't mean he's autistic!

katienana · 30/11/2023 11:30

Maybe he's just cold. Take him to a soft play or playgroup instead. I know where I'd rather be this time of year!

CattingAbout · 30/11/2023 11:34

He's very little OP. Two year olds are very fickle.

Perhaps you've been to the playgrounds loads and he's just bored of them? Perhaps he's just cold? These are far more likely explanations than anything developmental.

Have you got a soft play near you, or any toddler groups? Go swimming? I'd try indoor activities that are knackering and/or getting him some warmer layers before worrying too much.

ginandtonicwithlimes · 30/11/2023 16:25

I wouldn't want to be going to them right now either. Cold and wet! Soft play is your friend.

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