https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:36:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash/page/2#post-2216352 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:42:05 +0000 Mrs D 2216352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So thrilled to see this thread! DH and I have had some issues with K running off - she is SO fast as some of you have mentioned - and I have been having a mental struggle with if a "leash" is ok. I love seeing all the moms using it - makes me feel ok. Like most of you - I am comfortable doing what it take and getting the judgement stares as long as my daughter is safe and my sanity is protected!</p> <p>Any recommendations on which ones you like? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash/page/2#post-2216331 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 12:26:46 +0000 HabesBabe 2216331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We haven't (yet) because Char listens to us and is pretty shy in new situations, so she doesn't like to be away from us. BUT Harry just started walking and I think he's going to be a wild child-- we are hoping to not use one, but who knows.</p> <p>@aderyn: I have no idea what any of this means. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash/page/2#post-2216120 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 09:33:51 +0000 LovelyPlum 2216120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was talking to her teacher last week, and I said, " I never thought I'd be that kind of parent," to which she responded, "yes, well, she's that kind of girl". Lesson learned: don't judge, lest you yours be judged. I stand corrected and am quite glad for ours. It has come in handy already. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash/page/2#post-2212057 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:34:26 +0000 daniellemybelle 2212057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: Word.</p> <p>I haven't and I don't really want to, but I totally would if I needed to and I don't judge others at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash/page/2#post-2212044 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:30:36 +0000 MoonMoon 2212044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We tried and failed! We were traveling internationally and didn't have our stroller. DS was acting up, so our friend let us borrow hers, which went around my wrist and his wrist. He looked at it like wtf? :silly: It was either loose so he wriggled out or so tight I felt bad for his wrist. We lasted less than a night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash/page/2#post-2211931 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 09:10:56 +0000 avivoca 2211931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't used one, but I only have the one toddler and she's pretty good about staying near me, holding my hand, etc. If she ever started darting away, I would not hesitate to use one. Her safety is more important than what others think of me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash/page/2#post-2211928 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 09:09:10 +0000 wonderstruck 2211928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! When you have a newborn plus a toddler who just learned how to run and doesn't get the whole safety/stay by mom concept yet, it's necessary! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash/page/2#post-2211755 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 02:07:00 +0000 Bubbles 2211755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't used one, although they are very common in England. My reason for avoiding if possible is more to do with worrying that DS would become less consciously aware of whether he was behaving in a safe way. I don't understand the judging... why is it any different to confining the child in a shopping trolley or enforcing hand holding? (DS gets to choose to either hold my hand or be carried) In all these cases you are trading off a little freedom for the child's safety. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash/page/2#post-2211752 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 01:35:28 +0000 aderyn 2211752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I don't think I will ever resort to that. Then again, I am a very natural, homeopathic type of person, and I suspect other more nature-oriented women would be less open to this as well. I just would let my child sit in the cart if possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash/page/2#post-2211749 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 01:28:46 +0000 LovelyPlum 2211749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just bought one, because LO loves running. I saw a dad use a Skip Hop one at the airport in a really smart wat. He slipped it over his wrist and then held his daughter's hand. Subtle and safe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2181099 Sun, 17 May 2015 19:14:41 +0000 Foodnerd81 2181099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mama Bird: I'm so sorry but your story made me lol. If I had seen you I would have figured out exactly what was going on and just wanted to hug you. Or give you chocolate. Fwiw I have used a scarf as a leash for my dog when I forgot the leash upstairs in my walk up apt. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2180966 Sun, 17 May 2015 14:56:44 +0000 iluvboba637 2180966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we use one. my son takes off running everywhere. and it doesn't really bother me what others think. my son's safety is more important. plus there are so many cute ones out there! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2180839 Sun, 17 May 2015 11:02:31 +0000 StrawberryBee 2180839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! We just got it because we're going on several trips this summer and I don't want to lose her:</p> <p>A) in universal studios<br /> B) in several airports<br /> C) over the rim of the grand canyon ;),</p> <p>She refuses to hold hands and is too young to reason with, so this keeps everyone sane :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2180809 Sun, 17 May 2015 09:49:30 +0000 Ginabean3 2180809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, never used one. But after becoming a mom, I totally get it and don't judge! Whatever works best for each parent/child! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2180699 Sun, 17 May 2015 01:09:47 +0000 jaguar 2180699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't used one yet, but I'm certainly not opposed to using one! I'd take a judgemental look for using one vs. a toddler hurting themselves anyday! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2180696 Sun, 17 May 2015 00:40:15 +0000 MsMini 2180696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have totally used one. Not all the time, but my son is a horrible runner so if I am alone with both kids and have to walk in a parking lot etc. I leash him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2180694 Sun, 17 May 2015 00:15:14 +0000 HLK208 2180694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had one but we only used it once. For the most part, he was good about holding my hand (except in the parking lot leaving school). So far, DD stays with me pretty much at all times if I'm holding her hand.</p> <p>I don't understand why others would judge. It's the scariest thing when your child runs off in a public place!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2180690 Sun, 17 May 2015 00:05:57 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2180690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't (yet), but we have one and I won't hesitate to use it if I have to. We bought it mainly for travel. J HATES to hold my hand when walking, and loves to wander off every which way. One of my biggest fears with him is that he's going to get hit by a car. So judgment from others or a dead/injured son? Yea I'll take the former any day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2180660 Sat, 16 May 2015 21:40:36 +0000 Mamasig 2180660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never. But DS1 isn't a runner. He stays close and listens. He's a cautious little boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2180650 Sat, 16 May 2015 21:14:23 +0000 JenGirl 2180650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm only 22 weeks pregnant now, so no experience as a parent, but I had one when I was little! I only remember because my parents divorced when I was two and my mom used the leash and my dad was horrified by it and never used one. This was the old school kind that had a rainbow wrist strap and a twisty red cord. I loved it! It gave me a little bit of freedom and independence so that I didn't have to be holding mom's hand all the time. And when I got older they became the handcuffs for games of cops and robbers. So I would definitely consider one if it would be useful for my kid. I see no problem with them, whatsoever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2179848 Fri, 15 May 2015 14:24:05 +0000 Mama Bird 2179848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to rig up a toddler leash from a scarf once. DS was on a tear at the playground and would not leave even though it was going on three hours, and I was about to pass out from hunger. The last drop was that of course he had to pee, so he peed himself rather than leave. I'm seven months pregnant and just can't carry a kicking screaming toddler several blocks. I felt like the worst mom ever, but I had to get him home somehow! </p> <p>And then in the elevator he kept bawling to total strangers that he wants to go outside. Yeah. Mean mommy has been keeping him indoors :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2179686 Fri, 15 May 2015 12:45:03 +0000 Alivoo01 2179686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haven't had a need for one yet at 22 months. He's not big into hand holding either unless he's stepping up/down a step. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2179605 Fri, 15 May 2015 11:54:20 +0000 catomd00 2179605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No need yet but probably soon. My 15 month old loves to walk everywhere. I am not above a leash lol. Couldn't carr less if someone judges me for keeping my baby safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2179592 Fri, 15 May 2015 11:38:05 +0000 sunny 2179592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. When LO was around 18 months she loved to run off so we used one when we were traveling around Japan so that we wouldn't lose her in the crowds, in a subway, or worse! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2179590 Fri, 15 May 2015 11:37:16 +0000 autumnlove 2179590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2179579 Fri, 15 May 2015 11:28:08 +0000 Truth Bombs 2179579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. The only place I can imagine myself using one is Disney World. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2179568 Fri, 15 May 2015 11:19:19 +0000 SwanSong 2179568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! my little man totally loves his "backpack," although he is pretty good at staying next to me or my husband, it gives me added security. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2179564 Fri, 15 May 2015 11:12:17 +0000 looch 2179564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will be honest, I thought I would totally need one and it ended up that we didn't, but I would absolutely use one if needed. No second thoughts on it at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2179563 Fri, 15 May 2015 11:11:12 +0000 Anagram 2179563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not yet, but we won't hesitate to use one if we need to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-used-a-toddler-leash#post-2179208 Fri, 15 May 2015 01:48:36 +0000 sandy 2179208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one (a monkey backpack) and have never used it except once. We were traveling and it was the first time we were going to go through the airport without a stroller and we were going to Vegas so the hotel walk areas are just so crowded and crazy. Turned out we didn't need it bc she was happy to hold our hand but I wouldn't hesitate to use it if she wandered away.<br /> I have seen other people use a scarf or plastic ring attached to their stroller or purse and the child just learns to hold onto it when walking with an adult. The rings are helpful bc you can detach and attach easily so you could put it on a shopping cart </p>