I saw the child harnesses and I have a six month old and my son runs away from me all the time even when I tell him to stay with me in a firm tone. Should I get a child harness, I have a double stroller and I want my son to walk when we are out to get more exercised.
2006-10-16 09:44:45 · 25 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
IT'S NOT A LEASH, IT'S A HARNESS, IT DOESN'T NOT GO AROUND THEIR NECKS, BUT AROUND THEIR ARMS.
2006-10-16 10:02:22 · update #1
My son has just turned two
2006-10-16 10:03:36 · update #2
I just bought an angel alert system that alerts me when my child is out of reach, he wears a transmitter and I wear a receiver
2006-10-16 10:26:48 · update #3
This is BEST if you are in a situation where a toddler could get lost in a shuffle of people, or run out in a parking lot and get hurt...
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE!
You can ignore the looks, comments, or grief anyone might give you, keep your child safe while he is learning to stick close to Momma. Sounds like you're a great one! Good luck.
Also, a note on the wrist ones, I'd prefer the backpack kind as a jerk on the wrist (any joint) of a small child can cause severe joint injury that is a potential problem the rest of his life! (I taught preschool gymnastics for 5 years!)
2006-10-16 13:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by Giovanni 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even the most well-behaved child can still be prone to wander. I'm all for having kids walk and not be carted around in strollers until they reach school-age, and if you feel that a harness would make you feel more secure as to the whereabouts of your child, go for it. Also to consider, get a sling or other baby carrier to leave your hands free to hold your son's hand while you're out. The baby will enjoy the closeness and you won't have to feel bad about having your kid on a leash. Baby on the chest or back, child on hand, you won't even need to lug around the stroller...
2006-10-16 10:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by desiderio 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I used to think it was mean to have a harness on a child, until a girl from church lost her son. The lady took her 14 month old outside as daddy was coming home. Well, the little boy got away from her and was hit and killed by his father. It scares me to death that something like this has happened to someone so close. Common sense is to keep your child at a close distance but seriously, kids do tend to get away from us once in a while. I know mine has tried to run in the road and all I could grab ahold of was the back of her shirt. I was even holding her hand. Once again, better to be safe and sorry.
2006-10-16 09:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I just despise people who tell you that you are treating you kid like a dog if you use a harness. Baloney. I had 3 boys. When my little one started screaming that he didn't want to ride in the basket I let him walk one day. Even keeping a very close eye on him one day after looking away for about 5 seconds he disappeared. I went running and found him. A lady had him by the hand saying she was taking him to the office only they were headed out the door! I immediately bought a harness. I don't care what people say if it keeps them safe. And they do run away no matter how firm you are with them. Little stinkers.
2006-10-16 09:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by jelly-bean 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I didnt really like them till the day she almost got hit by a car. We were crossing the street and she amnaged to get her hand out of mine and ran across. I went to Walmart and they had ones that are animals and look just like a backpack. Really cute she loves wearing it. Its called Goldbug 2-in-1 child harness it comes in a dog or monkey. I would rather have her on that then her get hit by a car.
2006-10-16 09:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by tifmears 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ideally, your son should listen to you and come when called. When you have the time and patience for it, "practice" with him. Stand a bit far off, then call him and make it a game. When he sees how fun it is to run to mommy (you have your arms outstretched and big grin of course) you can do it over and over and he will begin to learn.
Anyway, it's not a perfect world, so use it! It is better than having him get run over or running away. You have your hands full, so use all the tools you can. Just be sure to teach him the correct way to behave all the while!
2006-10-16 09:49:38 · answer #6 · answered by Daisy 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
harnesses and leashes are for the same darn thing, that is to keep whoever in on the end of it SAFE, be it child, dog, parakeet, or whatever! and let them feel a bit of freedom to run around too. There will always be a bunch of jerks who think you shouldn't use one, but if it makes your life easier and especially if it will help to keep your child safe, go for it. They have ones now that look like fuzzy stuffed animal backpacks with a discreet tether on the back.
2006-10-16 09:49:29 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel S 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I think they can be a good idea especially in very populated areas like an airport or shopping mall where your child could easily wonder off while you are distracted by the baby. I used to think they were horrible until I had kids. :) I've never used them where my kids were fairly shy but I know plenty of people who have.
2006-10-16 09:49:46 · answer #8 · answered by zara01 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that if your child is hard to control a harness is a good idea. I honestly wish more parents would use these as a way to control thier children.
2006-10-16 09:51:34 · answer #9 · answered by Dante H 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I've seen many children I thought could use one of those. I don't see anything wrong with it. Especially if you have more than one child, do you always want to be chasing after one of them, leaving the other one alone in the stroller while you do? Try it, and give him time to get used to it.
2006-10-16 09:49:06 · answer #10 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋