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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!
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@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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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?
It was either loose so he wriggled out or so tight I felt bad for his wrist. We lasted less than a night.
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@avivoca: Word.
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.
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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.
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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.
@aderyn: I have no idea what any of this means.
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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!
Any recommendations on which ones you like?
It was either loose so he wriggled out or so tight I felt bad for his wrist. We lasted less than a night.
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