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Not need a stroller: at around 2½ years of age. As soon as your daughter can walk adequate distances, the stroller is no longer technically needed. But of course the acceptable distance grows shorter when she's tired or in a bad mood. Even for you it can be very convenient for bringing along small amounts of necessary luggage. Not desire a stroller: at ...

At twelve months we put ours in the trolley seat - in fact even up to about 3 or 4 years old, as you really don't want the little ones tripping up shoppers with heavy bags etc. That said, when we did walk with them we would just say "holding hands or we need to carry you" and positively reinforcing that meant that pretty early on they would come to us to ...

The way we have been handling it is that we don't present him with a choice in the matter. If we're not in a hurry, we let him walk while holding his hand. However, if he starts heading in a direction that isn't where we want/need to go, we limit ourselves to very light tugs on his hand to indicate without pressuring him if he resists, coupled with verbal ...

At 12 months, even if he is a proficient walker (our son certainly was), expecting him to understand he needs to hold hands and go where you are going is a bit much. They want to explore the world and what fascinates them, they are too young to understand where you are going and why it's so important to go there directly or quickly or ever get there for that ...

I found this article that had helpful info related to this question here . Most interesting info includes: It takes most babies about 1,000 hours of practice from the time babies pull themselves upright to the time they can walk alone. The single most important requirement for walking: strong back muscles developed during tummy time while awake. ...

Our 11 month was similar to yours, and we encouraged her to walk. We didn't push her, just encouraged. My husband I would sit across from each other and have her walk between the two of us. We would gradually increase the distance between the two of us so she can work on her walking. The parent passing the child would hold onto the hip of the child for the ...

From your description I'd say he's developing normally, so there's no reason to push things along. Also, the steps he's taking provide lots of balance training for him, so I can't think of anything that would be useful in terms of extra training. I think he's doing fine, and he'll be walking sooner than you think. And then you'll wish he couldn't! :-) You ...

She is perhaps just not ready to stand yet. children develop at different rates, for instance I did not walk until I was 18 months old. It takes longer in some children for the neural structures which control balance and coordination to develop. I presume she is sitting and crawling? If so, it is probably just a matter of time and waiting for development ...

While a 13 month old may not be ready to stand or walk, they should be sitting and crawling. Crawling provides weight bearing through the upper legs and hips. Not crawling sometimes leads to later difficulties with sensory issues and some research has also shown later difficulty with reading/writing/visual convergence. There are several possible reasons ...

You need to communicate to him that he has 2 choices. The first choice is to hold your hand. The second will depend on the situation and your own feelings, but something like: sit in the cart; sit on a naughty step; be carried (kicking and screaming!). If you get a tantrum then you need to ignore him or you'll encourage the behaviour. Additionally you can ...

If you have the funds, get a stroller that can accommodate both kids. In theory, you do not "need" a stroller for a child who walks well enough to keep up with you. In practice, it doesn't work that way, because toddlers and preschoolers get tired, and bored, and consequently difficult. Nothing ruins an afternoon out like an unhappy child. The common ...

Anecdotally, we had entirely variable results with our 3. Our first probably got the worst of it, as once his sister turned up (when he was 2) he didn't really get any travel in the buggy, aside from a brief stint with a double offroad buggy... We used to take it everywhere with us until she was around 3 - as we like taking the kids for long walks, hikes ...

You've got yourself into this situation by allowing your son to decide. He has learned that he has power over you, and that you will eventually give in to his wishes. Your way out of this situation is simple: Don't give in. Don't let your son decide. The way I read your question, the core of your problem really is that he gets what he wants -- that must ...

Has she always been clumsy? I'm not a doctor, but the first thing that comes to my mind is a potential issue with her balance organs, in the ears. There are methods to test for that. There are simple physiotherapeutical manoeuvres to get rid of any disturbing material in all the loops of the ear, which might resolve it if that's the problem in the first ...

You might want to try a push-along walking toy or an activity table. Standing to play with water or sand will encourage her. Avoid any sit-in-walkers because there have been problems with them. Young children are at risk of achilles tendon damage; all children are at greater risk of accidents. ...

With our three we have noticed that every time they get clumsy they have a growth spurt, so much so that for the youngest one a day of clumsiness is enough warning for us to get the next size box of her elder sister's old clothes down from the attic in preparation. As their bodies undergo size changes it takes time for their brains to release accurate ...

My little boy is 2 years old plus a few months, and since a while (3 months?) we don't use the trolley anymore. I could be a matter of life habits: we use our bikes when we go in the vicinity, and when we go further, by car, it is usually to places like lakes or mountains where trolleys are useless anyway, and then we bring a "baby-backpack". I also can ...

If you absolutely must hold his hand (like crossing the street, or in the parking lot). Give him a choice, "Would you like to hold my hand, or be carried?". It gives him the sense of control and determination he is looking for but still gives you the peace of mind that you need that he is safe. If he says hands, but then still tries to get loose, he ...

First of all, you need to deal with the tantrums. They are a separate issue, and should be dealt with with strength and courage. There are good answers to some tantrum questions here and here and here. To the issue of getting the child to hold your hand, the idea is compliance. Getting the child to hold your hand is no different than getting the child to ...

The manufacturer's information should have instructions, but based on what I remember from ours, if you set it so his knees are slightly bent when he sits down in it and the seat part no longer supports him if he stands up, it should be good (photo looks like you've got it right). I've also heard (from my sis whose baby just turned one) the toe thing is ...

Firstly, you mention being pushed for time. Is it possible that he doesn't want to walk because he is still 2 1/2 which means his legs are a LOT shorter than yours and he can't keep up and/or tires out a lot faster? If he is walking till he is tired and then put into the stroller, it is a bit like getting a really good work-out and not being allowed a cool ...

If you really HAVE to hurry, then scoop him up wordlessly: no talking or yelling or drama. The rest of the time, remind him in a steady voice that he is a big enough boy to walk now, and just refuse. It sounds callous, but he has to believe you are serious -- and the only way to do that is to warn him that he will not be carried, and then do what you say.

When I was a baby, in 1981, walkers were all the rage. I was walking when I was seven and a-half months old. Apparently, I more or less skipped crawling altogether. I don't know about physical or mental developmental delays associated with walkers, but the dangers of my kids injuring themselves in one was enough for me to never buy one for them, and if ...

Don't rush it. She'll stand when she wants to, unless you've some reason to think that there are physiological reasons, just let her be. We have a cot/crib with bars on and ours love standing on the floor and trying to get to toys on their bedding, they can see inside and there are bars to hold on to. But I don't think that there's any particular reason ...