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3 year old won't walk

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MissEloiseBridgerton · 19/11/2024 14:10

He is perfectly capable of walking, running, etc. At nursery, he never sits still, at home, he barely sits unless the TV is on. But when it comes to the school run, omg. I am losing my mind.

If I don't carry him, he screams and lies down on the floor. When I do carry him, he is so wriggly and heavy, I can barely hold him. Especially now we have big waterproofs on so he's slippery!

I just don't know what to do? It's not very long, it's just car to school and back but good lord, the stress every day is awful. I dread it.

He does not do this when his Dad takes them to school!!!! He'll walk from home to school with his Dad. I end up carrying him everywhere. I'm considering one of those hip seats but they're so expensive! Don't want to start using the buggy again. Arg. Wish I could just leave him in the car 🙈🙈

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verycloakanddaggers · 20/11/2024 06:25

At only 3 I'd use the pushchair just now then have another go in spring. They might fancy walking when they are given free choice.

user1492757084 · 20/11/2024 06:49

Too babyish to walk so she needs to be strapped securely into the push chair, for safety and for your back.
Some other big girl privileges being removed might also encourage her to walk like a big girl. (No knife at the table etc.)

Mere1 · 20/11/2024 06:54

MrsMoastyToasty · 19/11/2024 19:51

I used to say "Mummy is leaving now. Shall I leave you behind?" normally worked when DS was small. They hate being abandoned!

Not a good strategy at all.

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verycloakanddaggers · 20/11/2024 06:25

At only 3 I'd use the pushchair just now then have another go in spring. They might fancy walking when they are given free choice.

A pushchair to walk from the car to school? Confused

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