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

[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

[rufalina]

I usually try if from the bed, I get the ergo on and sit down, and get DS to climb on, and then I strap him in and away we go... I guess if you are out you could try using a bench seat at the shops or the front seat in the car???

[Jakabella]

Bugger! Bella is good at holding my hand but some times she takes off but I can usually hold the hood of her coat and keep her in contact that way LOL! We just walked around the block just now - she adores it!

Hmmm not much else I can suggest! But I will keep thinking!

We have our pram / stoller but we also have a little fold up pusher - and Bella stays in that better - have you tried just a normal pusher? Not pram??

[Shanti]

- have you tried just a normal pusher? Not pram??

What do you mean? Do you mean a stroller? We have a steelcraft lightweight stroller instead of a bulky pram if thats what you mean lol

I guess I was hoping also to hear from anyone who's cheeky toddler did this for a while then outgrew the stage and went back to loving (well, not loving LOL) liking their pram again for short bursts?!?!

[Jennifer13]

Well, there's no way I was starting WWIII over the stroller. Sometimes as a parent, you just have to pick your battles. No way do I want to be fighting with my DD when I can find an easy and stress-free solution. You're right, it will translate to when she's a teenager and wants more independence. I'm happy to grant her that independence at an acceptable level for her age and development. Walking on her own, holding my hand, was certainly within the realms of reasonableness.