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Nov 20, 2010 14:30

Leashes for kids? How do you feel about it?

(I don't think anyone here would think it's okay to tie a child to a pole while you go inside, haha. That's an easy give.)

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Depends on the kid and the situation. If I have a runner who is more interested in that shiny thing over there than holding my hand than I am not against it, especially in a large crowd situation.

My kids safety trumps any embarrassment he or I may suffer.

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mrflagg

screw leashes. How about a shock collar.

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jadeejf

I have to use one now. I have two 15 months apart; the youngest isn't a big fan of being worn in a sling/moby/wrap, etc.; and the oldest is almost 18 months and prone to wandering. Bought it after we took them on a hike with a toddler camp group and my oldest slipped into a pond because she wouldn't follow my directions/stay with the group. Hauling a wet 16-month-old out of knee-deep water while wearing a baby made me appreciate the usefulness of toddler leashes. We don't use it super-often, and I never really thought anything about parents who did before, but if people want to judge me for keeping my kids safe, that's fine by me.

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mamiecaisse

I saw these for the first time while visiting family in the States this summer...the thing that struck me most was the WAY I saw them being used, with parent distractedly yanking back when little Timmy would pull or wander too far. I completely understand the desire to keep toddlers safe in that dangerous period between the development of mobility and the development of common sense, but for some reason seeing these bothered me on a visceral level that I can't quite explain.

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vixenesque93

Depends on the kid. If they're prone to running off and I'm unable to catch them for whatever reason, damn skippy they're going on a leash.

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