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I have always thought toddler leashes were a great idea. Especially with the psychos that are out there, I have no shame in putting one of those on my baby.
Mind you, they are not literally leashes. They look like a backpack in the shape of a teddy bear for the kid to wear, and there is a strap that the parents can hold on to. I don't see why so many people think it's cruel, but I am curious, what do you think?
Wow! It's so interesting to see the different points of view. Thanks everyone.
I don't agree that it's lazy or cruel. I believe that it is cautious.
I mean really, do we put dogs on leashess to tourture them? No. We put them on leashes to keep them from running into the street and getting hit by a truck, for example.
As I said before, they aren't "leashes" per se, tehy are backpacks with a string!
However, I do respect everyone's individual opinion. :)
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People have been using them for years, and no harm has come to any child either physically or mentally. I don't understand how people can have such strong opinions over something so insignificant. There are so many kids being abused and neglected in this world and people get in a huff over these contraptions? When I see them on toddlers I think to myself 'that kid obviously likes to run off!' I would rather see a child in a walking restraint then trapped in a buggy screaming his/her head off getting in a state and stressing his/herself and everyone around because they want to walk like human beings with legs! A restraint can give the child the freedom they obviously need/want in a safe way, everyone knows kids can wriggle free from the grip of a hand, or become distracted by a ball/bird and chase it in to the road. A parent who uses one of these things is allowing their child to experience the world around them in a safe way, and most kids I know seem quite Happy for the experience.
Edit: the people saying 'learn to control your child' children are human beings not animals to be trained and controlled, that statement is more degrading to a child then having them walk in a restraint.
People have been using them for years, and no harm has come to any child either physically or mentally. I don't understand how people can have such strong opinions over something so insignificant. There are so many kids being abused and neglected in this world and people get in a huff over these contraptions? When I see them on toddlers I think to myself 'that kid obviously likes to run off!' I would rather see a child in a walking restraint then trapped in a buggy screaming his/her head off getting in a state and stressing his/herself and everyone around because they want to walk like human beings with legs! A restraint can give the child the freedom they obviously need/want in a safe way, everyone knows kids can wriggle free from the grip of a hand, or become distracted by a ball/bird and chase it in to the road. A parent who uses one of these things is allowing their child to experience the world around them in a safe way, and most kids I know seem quite Happy for the experience.
Edit: the people saying 'learn to control your child' children are human beings not animals to be trained and controlled, that statement is more degrading to a child then having them walk in a restraint.
How do I stop thinking about this?
Nicole
Today, I was watching my father hold my newborn baby daughter. I realized although I knew he wouldn't dare harm her, any guy could. I have a trust issue with this now and now I don't know how to stop thinking about it. This is vague and impractical, but can someone just give me an answer?
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That's is such a very hard question. You cannot protect her from every guy and from every harm. But you can do your best from the biggies. Always keep her in your sight and within arms reach in public. When she starts walking and you don't have enough hands, it's time for a backpack leash. Know who what when where and why. Get a nanny cam. As she gets older your safety concerns will change and so to will your worries. Remember to pick your battles, some things she will have to learn the hard way, like don't stand on your rocking horse, Others you have to teach that are non negotiable like don't talk to strangers. Worrying for her is normal, but don't let those worries control you and ruin the joy you have with her.
That's is such a very hard question. You cannot protect her from every guy and from every harm. But you can do your best from the biggies. Always keep her in your sight and within arms reach in public. When she starts walking and you don't have enough hands, it's time for a backpack leash. Know who what when where and why. Get a nanny cam. As she gets older your safety concerns will change and so to will your worries. Remember to pick your battles, some things she will have to learn the hard way, like don't stand on your rocking horse, Others you have to teach that are non negotiable like don't talk to strangers. Worrying for her is normal, but don't let those worries control you and ruin the joy you have with her.
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