A good few minutes later he realised I was not with him, stopped, looked around... and couldn't have cared less. Off he went on his adventure and I dumped the pram and chased after him.
sounds like my DD1, she did not bat an eyelid when I tried this. Worse still she talks to people. I just don't think she is at an understanding age yet. She knows to hold my hand but if something catches her eye then 'see ya mum'.