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Mommy to 2
I have a very lets say ACTIVE almost 2 year old...she will be 2 the end of Nov...she has been walking since before she turned a year old and is starting to really not like her stroller at all...When she was smaller I carried her in a carrier and she loved it and as she become bigger she become to heavy for me to carry anymore so I had switch over to her stoller...I would like to know if anyone knows of a good comfortable carrier for an older baby who is still almost to little to just walk but hates to be put in the stroller....we have also been thinking about one of those backpack type harness things...just so that she is close and can't get away.....I already know that you have to teach them dicipline..I get that I have an 8 year old that is very well behaved and never had this much energy when she was little...I just want my little girl to be safe and happy all at the same time....any suggestions??? Would you use a backpack harness???
if I was to use a backpack it would only be when we go to like the zoo or the store or someplace crowed...I would never use like outside playing or anything like that...
I would use it just to get her used to walking until she learned to stay by me...she is not even 2 years old yet
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My highly spirited 18-month-old uses a harness/leash combo almost all the time when we go out.
She loves it! She knows that she can wander within the 2 foot radius that the leash gives her and she loves the semi-freedom. She knows that if she doesn't wear the harness that she has to hold my hand or ride in the buggy (shopping cart) and she doesn't like either of those options so she always chooses the leash.
I don't even use the backpack style ones, the leashes are way too short to give your toddler the freedom they are looking for. Munchkin makes a great harness/leash combo that can also be used as a dual wrist leash when they get too big for the chest harness.
I get looks and the occasional comment, but for my little one she would rather have the harness then have to ride in the buggy or hold my hand, she likes the freedom to wander.
My highly spirited 18-month-old uses a harness/leash combo almost all the time when we go out.
She loves it! She knows that she can wander within the 2 foot radius that the leash gives her and she loves the semi-freedom. She knows that if she doesn't wear the harness that she has to hold my hand or ride in the buggy (shopping cart) and she doesn't like either of those options so she always chooses the leash.
I don't even use the backpack style ones, the leashes are way too short to give your toddler the freedom they are looking for. Munchkin makes a great harness/leash combo that can also be used as a dual wrist leash when they get too big for the chest harness.
I get looks and the occasional comment, but for my little one she would rather have the harness then have to ride in the buggy or hold my hand, she likes the freedom to wander.
Kids on leashes: Would you leash your kid?
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Mummy of 1: I'm not going to use the word 'harness' just because it's a nicer term to use.
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Hm, for all those who do not agree with 'leashing' your child, have obviously never seen a toddler terror runaway.
My 16 month old has to have a leash on at all times when out of the house ( his is a backpack one with a monkey, and if he runs off I can quickly grab hold of the leash part. ) because he runs off constantly. When we ask him to hold our hand, he throws a tantrum, stamps his feet and holds his breath, he wants his own space. He makes life hell if he is in his stroller or in his trolley, and carrying him ends up with just being bitten.
The leashing actually makes life easier, and stops all the stares of why our kid is screaming in the store. Instead, we get glances of "oh isn't he cute".
EDIT - Thanks to those who supported what I have said!
To those who still disagree with leashes - they are cute, and do not look like dog leashes. The one I have looks like a cute little backpack, that my son loves. I only use the leash when absolutely necessary, like busy shopping centers, where he is acting up majorly. Then, and only then, will I pull out the lead part, or put him in his stroller and deal with the absolute screams.
EDIT - Tabby Anne - Okay, why don't you reserve your judgement for when you actually HAVE kids. Especially one 16 month old who screams bloody murder when in his stroller, and refuses to hold hands to the point of biting. He also HATES being carried in the shopping center. With a backpack harness on, he stays close and doesn't run off at all.
I also have a 12 week old baby, so sometimes I will take my eye of my 16 month old for just a second. That second could cost his life.. I will not risk that.
You make think I am lazy, but I think you are just being a plain b*itch calling us all lazy for wanting the absolute saftey for our kids.
I live in a busy area, that has busy shops. Many, many little kids, and little kids playgrounds. Imagine losing your kid in that because he pulled away momentarily.
Hm, for all those who do not agree with 'leashing' your child, have obviously never seen a toddler terror runaway.
My 16 month old has to have a leash on at all times when out of the house ( his is a backpack one with a monkey, and if he runs off I can quickly grab hold of the leash part. ) because he runs off constantly. When we ask him to hold our hand, he throws a tantrum, stamps his feet and holds his breath, he wants his own space. He makes life hell if he is in his stroller or in his trolley, and carrying him ends up with just being bitten.
The leashing actually makes life easier, and stops all the stares of why our kid is screaming in the store. Instead, we get glances of "oh isn't he cute".
EDIT - Thanks to those who supported what I have said!
To those who still disagree with leashes - they are cute, and do not look like dog leashes. The one I have looks like a cute little backpack, that my son loves. I only use the leash when absolutely necessary, like busy shopping centers, where he is acting up majorly. Then, and only then, will I pull out the lead part, or put him in his stroller and deal with the absolute screams.
EDIT - Tabby Anne - Okay, why don't you reserve your judgement for when you actually HAVE kids. Especially one 16 month old who screams bloody murder when in his stroller, and refuses to hold hands to the point of biting. He also HATES being carried in the shopping center. With a backpack harness on, he stays close and doesn't run off at all.
I also have a 12 week old baby, so sometimes I will take my eye of my 16 month old for just a second. That second could cost his life.. I will not risk that.
You make think I am lazy, but I think you are just being a plain b*itch calling us all lazy for wanting the absolute saftey for our kids.
I live in a busy area, that has busy shops. Many, many little kids, and little kids playgrounds. Imagine losing your kid in that because he pulled away momentarily.
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