My 7yr old has Down syndrome and shows this behaviour. In her case she doesn’t endure walking long distances and simply tires. This is very much the case for a normal 2 or 3 year old as well. A stroller is totally fine in my opinion and to be honest, I consider buying a special needs pushchair/ stroller for my 7yr old (whilst we in the meantime walk daily with her hand in hand)

A good compromise is a tricycle with one of those steering handles for the adult to use. We used one in almost exactly this situation and it was really good.

A push trike could be the answer, like those Smart Trikes. A lot more age appropriate and can transform into a normal trike once he has the confidence.
My daughter stopped using pram by her choice when she turned 1. At 1.5 she got a Smart Trike and loved it.

I bought my grandson one of those trike thingys, the ones you can take things off as they grow. They have a handle for parents to use. Maybe this is more suitable rather then buying another stroller that will last not long

I dont think there is an agae limit, its personal preference.

3 isn’t too old for a stroller, especially if it makes life easier for you

If ur child’s not ready ,let them use a stroller .Sometimes there little legs can’t walk to far ,specially if bit tired .

My 41/2 year old still uses the stroller from time to time. While he walks most places, if I go on a walk I always take the double pram as he will use up all his energy on the way and want to be carried home! I think as long as they can fit in the stroller, you can use it!!!

All depends on how far you have to walk .Our 4 yr old I use stroller if a long way ,it’s up to you .But some kids cannot walk very far ,easier to take a stroller .

stroller or jogger for longer walks or shopping

i have bought that convertible bike for my child which they can peddle or you can lock pedals and steering and there is a handle so you can push or guide. it is great and gives them a little feeling of independance

I used my stroller for the school run until my son was 3. Kids get tired quickly so I found it saved us being late for school.

No put him in the stroller.

Have you tried a scooter we walk to school and my 3 year old daughter also complains about having to walk home. I bought her a scooter and she loves it no complaining now.

I stopped using the stroller for my son when he turned 3. But its a personal choice so do whats right for your family

My 3 year old loves to go out in her stroller every now and then now, but when she was younger she hated it, and would refuse to get into it! I often see 3-4 yr olds in strollers – no problems with it, and they will grow out of it

I walk with my 3 and a half year old twin boys to and from school everday. I take the stroller as their little legs get tired! They are 3, who cares if you’re pushing an empty stroller..sure beats trying to carry a child all the way home.

Get a stroller or maybe one of those trikes/bikes with the push along handle

I think a stroller is still a good idea at three. I wouldn’t want to spend to much unless your planning other children as he probably won’t use it too much longer. But he is probably too heavy for you to carry home every day. Perhaps you could borrow one if you have a friend who isn’t using hers at the moment and see if he will still use it.

Depends on your circumstances. I had twins so I used a stroller for longer than I would have with a single child as I couldn’t carry both at once. If your child is happy to go in a stroller and it makes your life easier than do it I say. Another alternative could be one of those ride on toys with a long handle so you can push her when she doesn’t want to push herself.

a stroller would be fine as long as he fits