So DD is 19mths. Since she was a confident walker (so about 14mths) going anywhere that does not allow her to run/play/explore safely (like my fave shopping centre ) has become a bit of a nightmare.

She is a very high energy, inquisitive, exploratory child - wants to be into everything, checking everything out. Will sit in the pram or trolley for a while, as long as it is moving. Once it stops or we go too slow (ie supermarket), it's "out out!!" and if I tell her she has to stay, tantrum.

Walking is no better - she will hold my hand for a little while but then wants to run off and explore. We have a backpack leash (i hate it but at least she's safe and I know where she is!) but she's only happy on that when we are going the way she wants to go. But as soon as we need to go a diferent direction, tantrum!

So please tell me - is it going to get easier? As she gets older and can understand things like "stay where mummy can see you" and "let's sit and have a coffee" (might be hopeful on that one!! ) will it be easier??