Hell, I'd even like one of those after being in the preshow area for It's a Bug's Life and then going into the theatre. I lose my husband every single time.
There may a market for them for those easily distracted men.
I lose mine at
Walmart.
I guess what I'm trying to say is I personally wouldn't use a leash on my child, although I have no children yet. I would use hand holding to help keep my children with me at all times.
The problem that I've seen with the leashes is that it can back up pedestrian traffic in the area if the child decides to wonder a little and extends the leash into the flow of people.
Hope to God you dont get a runner.
Each child is different. You may have one angel and the other one you may want to duct tape to the wall to keep them in one place for more then a minute.
You make excellent points, and I agree with you 100%. A leash shouldn't be needed, and I never had one growing up. Generations went by without needing these relatively recent inventions. People simply need to keep their kids in line, period - and they don't need a leash to do it..
Found this on a site about Historical Boys Clothing and it proves leashes/harnesses have been around longer then most of us realize.
HBC has very limited information on children's harnesses and reins before the 20th centuries. There is some information that they were not uncommon for extremely young children from the 17th until the 19th centuries, but went out of favor in the 20th century.
And again not every child is the same.
if anyone says anything to you, be polite and tell them to mind their own business. Just think "you *%#@" and keep on moving. .
(actually, I know they had the "leashes" in the 70s so I'd guess they were invented around the same time malls were going up).
Personally, I don't like these things, but I will not judge a parent for using them. If I had a child that bolted or was prone to wandering, I would probably change my mind about using them.
See above quote for how long they really HAVE been around.
UMMM...you can borrow my kid and take her to a crowded place. I give ya like 5 minutes for the changing mind thing.
I. Those things gave me such peace of mind, especially with students that were considered "runners." when she sees something exciting. .
Mine is a runner and a climber
Dont know which is worse. LOL I never had these problems with her older sis.
In my experiences with kiddie leashes, the wrist ones are a joke because it took all of 2 seconds for them to figure out how to get it off and take off running. We occasionally used a leash that attached to a little fanny pack. The girls thought the pack was great for stashing their "stuff" and we could quickly and easily hook up the leash when we needed to. .
I wouldnt even bother with the wrist ones. My child has been escaping from a very difficult latch on the stroller (I have trouble with it at times) since she was 2. The wrist ones wouldnt stand a chance.
We've used them many places. I recommend the harness, put not the backpack type. We never used that type, but it seems to me it would get very sweaty underneath that plush.
I try to never judge people with their children. You never know the temperment of the child, or what else in going on in any given situation.
I finally got to see one of the animal ones in action at a local park. I asked the parents if the child got sweaty. They said on occasion but nothing horrible. They loved theirs and said they got lots of compliments.
EXACTLY...and again..not every child is the same.
Well I do have children and have taken 3 kids to Disney from the age of 2 on up so according to the rules I can say I hate leashes on kids. . So I don't like to see leashes being used on humans.
There's rules??????
AND YET AGAIN...not every child is the same. UMMM DO spouses or significant others count as humans???
I really really need one for my other half.
Leashes should not be used in Disney. It may keep you hands free, but then puts others at harm. You child goes wandering and then people are getting cut on the legs, tripped, etc. Get a stroller.
SIGH...but then you start that whole debate about people getting run over, and into by strollers
Anytime ANYONE tries to express some stupid moronic opinion about how I am parenting my kids, I ask them the standard question: where do you live? no really, I'm not trying to be funny, where do you live? (answer usually given) ok, so unless it's suddenly changed to (my address) YOU don't get an opinion about how things are done in MY family. Period.
This usually leaves people stunned that I have the stones to tell them how it is under no uncertain circumstances that they tend to back off, slack-jawed too I might add. .
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:THAT IS FUNNY
You beat me to the request. ME TOO ME TOO PLEASE, MOTHER MAY I?
Now my opinion...I have no qualms about using them. I have a runner, and cannot always physically run after her. I am ordering her an animal one for our upcoming trip.(waiting for the unicorn one to come into stock..itis so cute and pink and white) I will have to actually wear it on her ?backwards? so the animal is in the front cause she will have those straps undone in seconds. I figured out(tested one in a store) that if I just loop the strap thru the handle part on the back, not only can I control where the strap actually goes on the harness , I also have the added bonus of having the clip end. TAH DAH! instant belt clip. I am careful when using a harness to get in anyones way with the strap.
If you feel safer using one, do what feels right to YOU. You are the only one who knows your child here. This is the company I am ordering the unicorn one from. Travelingwithkids.com They have all kinds of cool stuff. Look at the safety in public places sections to see more options. Most important when you go...have fun and do what you gotta do to accomplish that goal.
wore a pink and white wrist leash, willingly. She would give us her wrist to put it on. SHE is a dash and darter. WE could never run fast enough to catch her when she would decide to take off. It is always without warning. She is quick as lightening. 
my parents and am not an axe murderer!! I was just soooo active and small and quick and my mom was older and tired -- so I say test it out -- see if it works for you ... and go from there! 
my snippy retort. 
I would never pass a display of annoying toys and set off every single one
