After William George conquered walking, discovering Gracie's stroller soon followed. He enjoys pushing the stroller around. He also likes the miniature grocery carts in the basement, but he has more access to the strollers since they are on the main level of our home.
If you are guessing that Gracie objects to George's fascination with her stroller, you are correct. We initially tried redirecting, but he is very determined and always locates the stroller wherever we may have tried to park the thing. Obviously, Gracie is unable to use the stroller once George becomes fixated -- at least without a major showdown occurring.
For George's birthday, Gracie and Lauren got George one of the push toys that converts to a ride-on toy. Whenever that toy is introduced as an alternative, William George determinedly grabs the stroller and refuses to let go.
Like so:
Once the stroller is taken out of play, he always looks so dismayed.
Like so:
But then he quickly recovers and is off to destroy something else.
And Gracie waits patiently for George's nap time, when she can enjoy the stroller alone.
...At least until nap time is over.
When the girls are at school, George does not even glance at the stroller. Therefore, he likes the game because of the cause-and-effect factor. He grabs the stroller; Gracie screams. When she screams, he tightens his grip and refuses to let go.
Fun for the whole family.
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