Walking

[Blissfultiggy]

My little one is 14 months and she's been confidently walking round the house for the last 2/3 weeks.

How old were your little ones or how long was it after they started walking that they could walk round the block?

Baby number 2 is due in 8 weeks and thinking ahead. X

Are you thinking when she will manage the distance? Or not fall over?

DS1 was one of those children that didn't do anything until he could do it well, so we had him walking outside as soon as he was doing it inside. He couldn't do much distance though, and when he was done would just stand still and demand a carry.

Straightaway x

They can start pottering outside as soon as they're on their feet but most won't be consistent functional walkers for a long time yet, somewhere between 2 and 3. Our 2.5 year old can consistently manage half a mile now, often a lot further but with less consistency. Don't ditch the buggy just yet 😂

Thank you.

I was thinking of her not falling over, If it's only round the block I can carry her back and push the pram... I think!

I was sure if it would be worth keeping the single for just our little fresh air walks round the block as well as a double for everything else or if it's worth getting rid and just having the double

I'd just have a double, you could always get one of the lightweight pop up umbrella type ones if you wanted to have the option?

Also, start with reins now. If you start with them from when they begin walking they're used to them and it isn't a battle. They are a god send when they're a bit older and want freedom but have no risk awareness!

As soon as they're confident get them outside to build up stamina. I took mine on a walk every day as soon as he got shoes - we're only talking 20-30 min so realistically less than a quarter mile distance. It wasn't long before mine was walking half a mile easily - though bear in mind they still walk WAAAAY slower than an adult, so honestly I'd want a double buggy if i were you.

I had a baby that refused to go in the pram. It's hard than you think to hold a child and push a pram. Especially if they have a coat on making them slippery

A buggy board or seat attachment would probably be a better idea for the walk back. Or put the baby in a sling and keep the pram for the toddler. My daughter ran the day after learning to walk has rarely fallen but couldn't walk more than 5m on occasions when I really needed her to walk! When there were no time or weather pressures she walked much further, awkward monkey!