Encouraging my 2 1/2 year old to walk home from playgroup?

Question

The dreaded time has finally come... My little man has started playgroup! He has no problem holding onto his sister's pushchair and walks like a little angel in the morning. He's loving playgroup and leaves no problem, but as soon as he's outside he just drops to the floor like a puppet with no strings! I refuse to carry him and push his sister, but I'm freaking out how to cope. I don't want to bribe him with chocolate, but so far that's the only successful way to get him home with out dragging him Any help would be brilliant! I'm really worried that I can't cope and I really don't want to pull him out. Thanks in advance xxxxxx

Answer 1

It could be because he is tired its a big thing to him starting playgroup.However i did see something (i think it was in a baby and toddler mag) its like a little back pack with a wrist strap attatched you can probably get one with his fav t.v characters on if you get one, you could try waiting to give it to him when he comes out of playgroup.x

Answer 2

oh I remember when my daughter did that. I was not at all above bribery. I just said "Oh, I guess that we aren't getting you that treat I had planned" (I didn't have one planned, but I did now! And you aren't getting it if you act like that!). Works every time. 2 and 3 year olds minds work different than ours. You need to meet them on their own level. Reasoning doesn't work at this point.

Answer 3

How about a special big boy buggy step to put on the back of your buggy so he can jump on and get a ride home?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...

Answer 4

get a buggy board.

http://www.mothercare.com/gp/search/ref=...

they are the perfect invention, I would not be without mine.

Answer 5

giving a child candy is the wrong thing to do,when you want them to do something .kids have great minds at this time. try walking away from him, or taking him back inside for a time out. do something that he dose not like. good luck

Answer 6

It's inevitable that he will feel like this at the end of a tiring time at playgroup.  He has been busy playing and running around, whilst at the same time know that his mummy is not there to solve all of his problems.  He is probably jealous that your other child is being wheeled home as well.  I obviously don't know your financial position but you can buy buggies with a space underneath for the toddler, or some have a standing platform on them.  You could look for one on e-bay if buying a new one would be difficult.  

Answer 7

how far is the walk?  He is probably worn out both physically and emotionally from playgroup and can't hold it together.  I know plenty of 3 and 4 year olds who get tired enough to ride in a stroller.  

See if you can find a stroller with a toddler seat so he can ride.  Also I have seen a little 'step' you can add to most strollers that allow an older child to stand on the back.  

If that isn't an option, then if you have a wagon, you might be able to put both kids in there.  

As he gets older and perhaps more adjusted to playgroup, he may start to insist on walking too.  

Answer 8

have u tried them board things that attach to the back of the buggy and he'll stand on and u can push the buggy.

if its a case of u want him to walk, talk to him about what ur gonna do when u get home, like what shall u make for lunch or what toys would he like to play with, make him want to look forward to getting home so he walks

Answer 9

maybe he is tried from playing all day at the playgroup. maybe you should get one of these strollers and maybe it will be a little bit better on the way home. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d... good luck