What do you think of this product?

Question

http://www1.shopping.com/xPO-Kiddopotamus_Secure_Strap_2_in_1_Safety_Harness


It's a baby harness and I have one. Before my daughter started walking I was like, "No way am I going to have my daughter on a leash!!" Well now she's walking and I had to buy one. My view has completely changed on this product because I know that with this product my daughter is always within a few feet of me and can never just run off. Children at the age of 18-24 months run off all the time whether parents are watching them or not and I think this is a great product now. What do you think? Give me your OPINION and tell me why or why not! Thank You!

Answer 1

I never used one with my boys, but with my 2nd, who was no busy and inquisitive, I really considered it. Before children I thought it was so wrong to put my child on a dog leash. But you know what, it gives your child the opportunity to move about which keeps them happier than being strapped into a stroller, they get to work their lil muscles, and like you said, you'll know exactly where they are.

When it's come to parenting I've learned a lot of lessons, but the major one is, "Who cares what others think if it works for me and is keeping my children safe".

I'd rather see your lil one a leash in a store than on the back of a milk carton!!!

Answer 2

I never used one after I watched families at a local mall.I found way too many parents seemed to get lulled into a false sense of security. Many would stand and look at things while the child stood nearby but it would be sooo easy for someone to undo the harness and take the child before a parent even noticed. My husband and I saw many chances that had we wanted to abduct we could have. We only ever used a stroller, or would let the child walk when we were both there so one parent could shop and 1 could run after the baby. Good luck.

Answer 3

I understand the criticism people give this product and I think that those people are ignorant. I had a friend who used one on her toddler because she would just run and be gone- even with her moms eyes on her. But, it is hard to chase after her with another baby in the stroller. I also use it. I found a cute little bear one with a zipper in Target. I have a 4 year old, a toddler who loves to be curious and wonder off, and I am 8 months pregnant. Running after her is not something I choose to do. I have actually heard people barking at my daughter and thinking I am a bad person. But, I am keeping all my children safe. She loves it because she gets to carry her 'buddy bear', and have a little bit of freedom. This product made all of our lives much safer and easier.

Answer 4

OH goodie now not only can we walk our dogs on a leash we can take the kids and walk them as well! I think they stink. A child isn't an animal to be led around on a leash. If a parent isn't responsible enough to keep an eye on their child or to place a child in a stroller when they go shopping then they should hire a sitter to watch the child while they go shopping. I've seen only one child around here being treated that horribly, I felt like patting him on the head and giving him a milk bone.

Answer 5

i thought the same thing before i had my daughter i was like i would never put my child on a leash i cant believe people do that but now im thinking about going to get one because my child runs off and im scared that someone will take her because there are so many freaks out but its a good idea and it is safe

Answer 6

I like it...I want one. If anyone out there has one please send it to me...I have not seen one of these for sale. It is hard to carry...at this age, seat belts do not keep them in a stroller, they get tired of just sitting, holding a little ones hand is difficult because of their height...and you tend to hold around the wrist too tight. Yes, it kinda looks bad...like you have a dog on a leash...but safety first...I see kids running all over and they are just lucky they haven't run out in front of a car. I think that this is a responsible parent device. I will be interested in the other responses.

Answer 7

We tried a few harness options before finding one we liked.

My son hates putting his on, but loves HAVING it on. Because having it on means he's allowed to stand up at Farmer's Market (a crowded affair, here), rather than having to be carried.

It means he can walk down the sidewalk without having to hold Mommy's finger.

It basically means he gets to play more.

My son was in a sling most of his early life, so it's not like we're lazy parents. But when a little boy wants to get down someplace dangerous (which can just mean crowded), you need to be able to keep him from darting into danger or out of sight.

This does that.

Answer 8

Sorry, don't like them; never have never will. I see the harness as a crutch for more observant (less cluttered and encumbered) parenting and better training, as a number of others noted. At some point you'll have to stop using the harness and need to ask yourself whether your daughter will then be sufficiently aware of the dangers of wandering off, into the street, getting lost, etc. Better to have her learn these issues at 2 then at 4 when she may choose to exercise her own free will by running away from you.

Answer 9

I had one with with my first two kids. My oldest daughter was horrible. She would run off in the blink of an eye. I used to have to tie the harness to the shopping cart just to slow her down when I was pregnant with my son. Your child's safety is more important that peoples' opinions.

Answer 10

My children are 15 mos, 6 1/2 years and 3 weeks. Never have I used one and never shall I use one. You walk your dog- not your kid. If you need to walk something go to the pound and get a puppy.