i have to always be holding her hand as whenever i let go she always runs off a head of me, and clearly this is very worrying
any tips on how i stop her doing this?
2006-07-11 20:58:54 · 9 answers · asked by lovelygeorgeoussexy1986 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Perfectly normal. Try carrying around a small stroller one that is easy to fold and easy to put in your car. When she isn't in it, let her push. Chances are she'll think she's helping and will stay by your side. Best bet is to keep her in some sort of stroller when you are in a busy enviroment for several different safety purposes. If she wants to walk have her "help" Mommy by pushing. This should keep her attention long enough to keep her safe. Good luck!
2006-07-12 01:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Continue to hold her hand. At that age, she does not have the ability to know that she is in danger if she runs ahead or away from you. You can practice having her walk next to you for short distances when you are in a safe environment. Praise her for being a big girl when she walks alongside you. If she does't stay alongside you, then tell her when she is bigger you'll let go of her hand. Bottom line is even if she tantrums, you still need to do what ever will keep her safe. She'll learn as she gets a little older.
2006-07-12 04:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by cindy1323 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have this problem, too. First, practice at home. Set up some rules. "Let's pretend we're at the store. This is how we walk..." Give lots of praise for good behavior. At the mall/store, bring a stroller along. Have her walk next to you, holding her hand. Remind her how you did it at home. If she lets and go and runs away, get her and put her in her stroller. Explain to her that it is dangerous to run away, that she could get lost. If she can't hold your hand, she'll have to stay in the stroller. After a few minutes, take her out and see if she's ready to do it again. If she runs away, put her back in the stroller. This may take a few tries but eventually, she'll get it.
2006-07-12 23:52:35 · answer #3 · answered by mistersato 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal behavior for a 2 year old! She will grow out of this within a couple of years! In the meantime you might want to get a leash that you can attach to the back of her overalls so that she cannot get away from you when your attention gets diverted! If you don't like that idea then you will have to keep hold of her, carry her, or keep her in a stroller or shopping cart when you are out and about! Good luck!
2006-07-12 04:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jimmy Pete 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some more info reqd. are you sure that kidis not having any silent problem of pain, etc in her leg? Is she doing it with everybody? Does she walk herself completely as two year old should do? So if the answer is she is absolutely fine and walks well; herself then I dont think you need to worry but incase not then please visit doctor immediately
2006-07-12 04:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by Cute Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normal there's a big world waiting to be seen ... why don't you explain that you'll scurry and run wherever she wants but she has to hold your hand and but from time to time she has to do what you want to do.... we always had a game a small short string looped on her wrist and yours if she doesn't break she gets a treat..
2006-07-12 09:46:31 · answer #6 · answered by Clyde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put her on a childs liesh and you wont have to worry any more,It should work,then just maybe she will go on the walk's with you.
2006-07-12 04:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by wendi_timney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get one of the kiddie harnesses they have a lead that way she can go ahead of you and be big but you are still in control.
2006-07-13 01:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by *bossy* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put her on a leash
2006-07-12 05:14:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋