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Loading Trolley Run

Description

Your toddler loads objects into a push trolley or box, wheels them across the room, and unloads them, a big-movement game that lives out their urge to move things around.

What to prep

  • push_trolley
  • safe_objects
Cost: FreeBest time: Anytime

Play guide

  1. 1Set out a push trolley, wagon, or sturdy box and a small pile of safe objects.
  2. 2Show your toddler how to load a few objects into the trolley.
  3. 3Let them push the loaded trolley across the room at their own pace.
  4. 4Help them unload the objects at the far end.
  5. 5Let them repeat the load, push, and unload cycle as many times as they like.

Success signals

Your toddler loads objects and pushes the trolley forward. They stay on their feet while pushing, adjusting balance. They unload and go back for more, doing the cycle again

If it's tricky

A light trolley tips: Add a little weight low down or use a sturdier box. They only push and never load: Let them push first; loading follows. They push into furniture: Clear a straight run and walk the route with them