Toddler won't hold my hand

My son is 2 now and he will only hold on for a short period of time. I literally take my stroller wherever we go. I even grocery shop with it. I have very peaceful outings because of this. It’s a jog stroller. It’s not even a hassle for me. If I walk with him he wants to break free. That wears me out so never again until he’s older lol. If it’s a play place then that’s different.

We use reigns that are attached to a backpack - it looks like a butterfly, she loves wearing it! But it’s a godsend when she’s refusing the pram and hand!

Backpack reigns or a wrist strap would be best for this situation. But if it is a sensory reason they won't hold hands, you could just try having them hold a strap on a bag or your tshirt hem.

We are in exactly the same situation! He won't wear the reigns either so I end up carrying him kicking and screaming 😭

Backpack reigns, they are great! Let her have a look at the backpack first, put something in it and then put it on her back. I do this with my daughter and she sees the backpack as her own little bag, like we have, and doesn’t take much notice of the reigns 😀

We were the same, we tried reigns but I think that confused my LO more because when it came to holding his hand to cross the road he would have a fit 🤦🏼‍♀️ he now walks holding my hand really well, she will get there not to worry x

Thanks all! Have a backpack with reins on order! Hopefully this phase doesn't last too long!

So lately he will walk happily but then want to run ahead of me.
Bought backpack reigns and the clever clogs decided to spin around in it so it’s now pointless 😭

We just use normal reins and wrap the strap around my wrist and my lg then holds my hand.
She is pretty good most of the time but it just gives me peace of mind that if she did let go then she couldn't run off.
Also if she trips then she doesn't hit the ground!

We just use normal reins and I wrap the strap around my wrist and my lg then holds my hand.
She is pretty good most of the time but it just gives me peace of mind that if she did let go then she couldn't run off.
Also if she trips then she doesn't hit the ground!