Help me to get my 17mo DD to like her stroller again!!!!

[Beautitude]

DS is the same. If i need to do a quick run to the shops and i want him in the pram i have to go first thing in the morning when he is in the best mood and give him something to eat. I find trolleys to be better so iv turned into one of those mums who walk around with an empty trolley just so my toddler can sit in it. I do let ds walk more now and just make sure i leave extra time as it is a slow process. Usually he is pretty good walking but today he did the carpark bolt while i had my hands full so i think he is going to have to learn to walk with harness as it was very scary.

[Arcadia]

If dd decides she doesn't want to go in the pram I explain to dd why she needs to go in (safety, too heavy, need to be quick) and then say I am going to count to three and then put you in (so she knows it's coming). By the time I get to three dd has usually calmed down and goes straight in. I know how impossible it is to put a stiff-as-a-board toddler in a pram, so fingers crossed she understands you need her to do this.

Otherwise, what about a trike thing you push along? It would save you carrying her. Our local toy library hires them out.

[Frangipani]

We had a similar issue with DS1 about then as well. At the same time we were also expecting another baby, so trying to get organised with strollers so we could have one in each car - we decided to get a little umbrella stroller to keep in DH's for if he took DS1 out- and we found that DS1 didn't seem to have a problem in that one- it is low to the ground so he can get in and out easily (though we do strap him in still, i think he felt a little more in control being down at his level).

As for the old stroller, we ended up selling it not long after and upgrading to a different one to hold both our boys and we've not had many issues with the new one (he did use it a few times on his own, but we mainly used the umbrella stroller before DS2 arrived)- though i think it helps now that DS1 realises DS2 is also in the stroller. So in our case here I think he found the new stroller a little more comfy. But i know this may not be your issue- just thought i'd share.

But i do recommend maybe trying an umbrella stroller- if you haven't tried or use one already (mum picked hers for $30, ours we paid about $100, cause we wanted it to lay down a little).

[Shanti]

Yeah I thought perhaps we should buy a new pram/stroller but the one we have is comfy enough and she's never had a problem with it up until a few weeks ago?! it also has a nice warm lambskin insert in it so it's super comfy and warm.
I think she is just trying to 'fiercely' try to prove her independence Her stroller reclines down and also sits upright too depending on how tired she is etc.

Yes we bought one of those monkey backpacks with the tail as a lead a couple of months ago and she loves it and calls it "nan-nee" hehe so cute but if he's on her she's happy but if i take the lead and walk with her she stops and cracks it and wants it taken off her! She will wear him but not with me holding it.......

I might try the "1, 2 3" count as I get her in the pram, but honestly I cannot see that working!!!! I will give it a go next time, thanks.

And one of those push along bike things won't work, not when i have a few things to get and have a trolley to push around too?

hoping it's a phase.....

[rufalina]

Have you tried using the ergo in a hip carry or as a backpack? That might be an option???

[Jakabella]

Sorry but Bella is 19 months old and she will only stay in hers for a short while too! We have those little kids trolleys in Coles and if I am only getting a few things DD pushes that around for me and i guid it while I put the few things in the lil trolley - that might work?

We walk down the street now - its just easier! She will walk the full hr that it takes to town and back ( toddler pace!) so thats what we do! When I get to the local super market that doesnt have those toddle trolleys she just has to sit in the trolly for 5 - we usually sing or count.

For my big groccery shop - DD stays at home with Grandma and I do it - faster and less stress for both of us!

Hope you find something that works!!

Kate

[Shanti]

Sorry but Bella is 19 months old and she will only stay in hers for a short while too!

Yeah but DD won't even TOUCH her pram!!! She won't go in it AT ALL!!!!

I think I might start using the Ergo on my back.... see if she'll do that..... thanks Rufalina.... it's just hard when you're on your own to put it on I worry I'll drop her!

I went grocery shopping last night after DH got home so that was easy LOL

And walking IS out of the question because she takes off!!! haha little monkey she is