Hi Astrid,

Firstly I'd like to say that you're doing nothing wrong! You cant help it if your toddler doesnt like sitting in the pram for long...

Maggie is 2? What I usually do if I need to walk a fair distance is take the pram but let Brianna walk. If its near a busy road etc I make her hold my hand the whole time but if its through a park or something I let her go but get her to stop when she gets a certain distance ahead of me.

There is also the option of a harness? I know alot of people refuse to use them (I used to be one of them) but they can help a great deal. I bought an animal shaped backpack one for our recent trip to the Gold Coast as I was freaked about Brianna walking in those busy theme parks. I used it once but it wasnt really needed for us but they are a great idea & of great use to some people.

Good luck with finding something that works for you. Just never think of yourself as a failure as a mother because you're not!

Take care,

Danielle