Keeping my toddler entertained on walks

spendsitwell · February 2012

I usually try to do my walks around nap time so my 2 yr old just will nap in the stroller and I can get my hour of walking in. But living in florida and waiting until 1pm to walk starts to get really hot. She wont sit still in the stroller while I walk if she is not sleeping. I have tried snacks and toys but it only works for a few minutes and then she wants out to walk and starts to have a fit.

Anyone have any advice on how to keep her entertained in the stroller?

I usually do about 4-5 miles in and hour to and hour and a half.

belljason92 · February 2012

Don?t you think 1pm is a little odd? Why don?t you leave your LO at home with someone.

spendsitwell · February 2012

There isnt anyone at home to leave her with, if there was I wouldnt have this problem. 1pm is her nap time, why is that odd?

JG362009 · February 2012

I can't offer a lot of help because my toddler hates the jogging stroller, but he does a bit better with snacks. I also use toys that can tether to the stroller so he can play with those and not drop them. For snacks I use the containers that they can reach into but the food doesn't really fall out -- we tie that to the stroller bar. Same thing with milk. I get a little bit of extra time with this. I also sing with him because he loves songs.

NativeNyer · February 2012

Can you get your walk in earlier? Maybe that's the reason she's fussy - because she's used to napping and can't?

I would do it early in the morning or late afternoon.

spendsitwell · February 2012

I think I might try some music. She loves music as well.

Earlier is worse. She will refuse to nap if I do not make her. Her usual nap time is right at 1pm and she will nap till 3. She is just a very active little girl and would rather walk than sit and ride. So I was just looking for a way to keep her more entertained while we walk. Thats all.

jandb2011 · February 2012

belljason92:
Don?t you think 1pm is a little odd? Why don?t you leave your LO at home with someone.

What is odd about a 1pm nap?

Sorry, I don't think I'll be much help, but do you think you could up it to a jog, instead of a walk? My DS was always more entertained if we were going "fast", instead of walking, and would stay in the stroller longer.

ljanette85 · February 2012

does she color? maybe you could attach come crayons and a book to the stroller and that would keep her busy

Leila'sMommy · February 2012

I don't think 1pm is odd, but I think it's odd you expect your child to nap while you're out walking. Get your exercise in another time and let your child sleep in her own comfy crib, not in a stroller. Would you like to try to go to sleep, peacefully and uninteruppted, in a stroller outside? Your child will have a much better quality nap indoors.

I have so many friends who have total disregard for naptime, take their kids out all the time and keep them up much past their bedtime, and then wonder why they're so cranky all the time. I'm not a harda$$ for much, but naps and mealtimes, absolutely. Designate a naptime, and designate a walk time, and bring along things your child likes to keep her entertained. Books, stuffed animals, crayons, or something snacky; when we're out walking I give my daughter a rice cake and she nibbles on that most of the way.

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