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Aiona (985.9 days ago)
I first saw a child with one when we visited New Orleans, when I was 10. I thought it looked ridiculous. But then, as I got older, we owned a store, and I would often see moms get their kids out of the car one by one, and while trying to get one out of the car, the others would run in the parking lot! They`re too short to be seen around the car, and they could have gotten hit. If I had multiple kids like that, I would be sorely tempted to use a leash to keep them from running out into the street while handling the other child.

discokitten (Emily) (985.9 days ago)
I always thought it was wrong until I met ny nephew then I realised some kids just need it.

nikki.e (985.9 days ago)
i dont think its a bad idea at all...at least the child can walk freely and at his or her own pace...rather that than having a sqeeeling baby in a chair he doesnt want to be in!!

bethk (986 days ago)
I think they are brilliant! My LO is soo active and she refuses to hold ur hand whilst walking as she is going thru an independant phase! I have the bacpac one so she doesnt feel restricted and that I am holding onto her! Not only is it good for keeping ur child with u and safe! They also give that extra bit of support to them whilst walking so less chance of falling! And as for the lazy mom comment! I think strapping ur child in a stroller is far more lazier than letting them walk/run and play with u! I would be slated if n e thing happend to my LO whilst out an about and the 1st thing that would be asked is why didnt u have her on those rains etc.. so I would look like a really bad mom then!

mommyjenn88 (986.1 days ago)
i have the monkey backpack leash for my son. hes independent and wants to walk without holding your hand and the backpack works just for that. i think people who r against them either dont have mobile children yet or got lucky with a mellow shy baby that will sit patiently in a stroller while u shop all day in a mall.

luvbeingamom (986.2 days ago)
I was always horrified at the idea of a leash for a child. That was until i had my youngest child. My older son is great. he is very well behaved (not perfect) but if i put him in the stroller with a strap, he stayed. If i told him to stand in one place he did. Rarely, if ever, did i have an issue with him getting away from me. Then i had my little one. he is now 19 months, been walking for a year now. He can climb, crawl, wiggle out of almost anything. Strollers don`t contain him no matter what strap i have him in. Though he does listen to me and is fairly well behaved, he is far more curious than my older son and tends to find trouble around every corner. I have to say, i am now looking to find a leash so that i am comfortable with his safety when we are at places like the national zoo, lakes, beaches and pools. He has NO fear when it comes to anything and i feel a leash would actually make him a bit safer.

5against1 (986.2 days ago)
when a baby starts walking and exploring, i think the leash is much better to use than a stroller. atleast it is letting the baby get some energy out and explore its surroundings. and also learning to keep within a safe distance to mommy at all times.

Danetteplustwo (986.2 days ago)
I`ve never seen any child so well behaved that they never act up once in a while. I haven`t decided if I`ll get a leash for my daughter or not for when we`re at the pool or zoo. But I`m tired of people who announce that they have perfect children. I`m sure they`re well behaved but it only takes one time to forget. And no under 2 year old always behaves 100% of the time.

~amy~ (986.2 days ago)
My sister has the backpack one for her little boy. Whenever they go out he runs in his room and grabs `his monkey!`. He is three and loves it. I will be getting one when Joel is old enough to wear one.

hannahe (986.2 days ago)
you know i think they are kinda dorky and rediculous but when had my first i was like `now i know why people have these things!` my son always runs away from me and i joke that i need a leash but i still wouldnt do it cuz like i said i think they are dorky:)

aprilraine (986.2 days ago)
this is my personal opinion on these... I think they are fine if they`re the cute looking backpack or wrist kind that are keeping a runaway child from disappearing, but too many times I have seen the harness ones, that look like dog harnesses, on kids that seem to be well-behaved but they`re just getting dragged around behind their parents.. as for the `a leash is something you put on your pet, not your child` comment... women get their kids ears pierced with things that were originally designed and are still used to tag cows` ears.. what`s the big deal with a `leash`?

nmck (986.3 days ago)
I think leashes are practical!! I lost my little sister in a store once when she was about two. I will never forget that! I would rather let my child be on a leash when old enough to explore their world a little and learn instead of always confining them to a stroller.

JMendez (986.3 days ago)
Completely agree with what ermsmom said.

IvysMomma (986.3 days ago)
I dont have one but i feel like i need one. As soon as i put my daughter down she takes off and doesnt listen when u tell her to stop. She is 17 months and she is pretty fast. When we are in our yard she takes off directly to the alley behind our house and im worried that some time im not going to be able to catch up with her.

ermsmom (986.3 days ago)
My daughter loves to walk and run. She does not want to be held or be in a stroller and it`s difficult to get her to hold hands the entire time we`re out. The `leash` allows her the freedom to be independent while guaranteeing me some safety. She can`t run out into the street or parking lot, she won`t get lost and no one can snatch her without me noticing.

happyforest (986.3 days ago)
i know it looks bad, but i would rather look bad than lose my child or have someone snatch him up real quick. it wouldnt take much for a small child to lose or let go of your hand or disappear from your sight. no matter how watchful or careful you are, it could still happen. last time i was at sams club we had a code adam bc a child was lost in the store and it took a good 15-20 min to find him. needless to say everyone was FREAKING out! i bet that mother would have done anything to prevent that looking back, even if it looked weird.

YoungMomof3Boyz (986.3 days ago)
i personally think its wrong..a leash is something you put on your pet NOT your child!!!



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