+ Child Harnesses +?

Question

Would you use them?
Why or Why Not?

Answer 1

For the love of God. You people that have this huge hang up on the harnesses can bite me. I have 5 children. I never used them until my last ones (yes TWINS) were born. They hate, hate HATE being in a stroller and love walking. So I went and bought harnesses that have little puppy dog-like backpacks on them. That way they can walk and I have them in arms reach at all times.

But, I guess if I gave half a damn about what others thought they could all run in different directions and I could pick and choose which ones to run after first.

Edited:

Holding child's hand: Fine and dandy if I had 5 hands.
Putting them in stroller: They hate it and scream and cry. Why not let them walk and be happy? What is more cruel?
Teaching them how to behave in public: You try reasoning with 17 month old twins. They aren't hurting anything by walking beside me with their harnesses.

I'll raise my kids, you raise yours. All I can say is THANK GOD I am their mommy.

Answer 2

I know I hated those things until I had kids. Then you learn to get over worring about stupid stuff like that and think more about the safety of your child and if you are in a crowded place it is better safe than sorry. So to all of you who are against the harness, and I would imagine that none of you have children, you need to keep your mouth shut and be thankful that parents care enough about their kids to keep them safe. It's not lazy parenting and it's not treating your child like an animal and to judge parents who use them is wrong. Get off your high horses and take a walk in the real world.

Answer 3

I HAD to use a child harness on my nephew in crowded places because he was a runner. My sister-in-law would let him wonder off because he "always seemed to find his way back" this was when he was 3!!!!

I had several people smirk at me (it was the little bear backpack harness that i thought was cute, not a leash roped around his neck) I even had one lady say to me "When did children become animals" I asked her if she was going to help me find him when he ran from me, if I took the leash off, she was shocked that I spoke up for myself more than anything!

Now I'm the mother of a well behaved daughter who NEVER needed one because she always kept her hand on my pocket or would hold on to my pants when she walked next to me.

However, my son (20 months old ) is very very active and is a runner and yes I use it with him.

Answer 4

I bought my daughter one. It looks like a little stuffed monkey backpack, and the monkey's tail is the strap that I hold onto. Some people think of them as leashes, but they are really for the safety of your child. Toddlers need their exercise too and shouldn't be in a stroller all the time, so it's nice to keep them safe when they walk in a crowded space. I mainly bought it because my mother takes care of my daughter while my husband and I work. My mother can't move as fast as my daughter, so when they go outside, my mom can keep her close and safe. I don't care how it looks as long as she's safe - and that's the important thing!

Answer 5

I used one and lots of people thought it was cruel in the mid-70's. I was always afraid of someone kidnapping my little boy or of loosing him. I didn't care then and I don't care now; I would do it again or use with my grandchildren (probably when their parents weren't around). I felt that my son was safer . I didn't/don't see it as "lazy parenting". All you have to do is look away for a SECOND and your child can be gone. You take the chance, I'm not. They also ten to have more freedom when they are 'leashed' (for lack of a better word). They are inquisitive and always moving around. This can give them more exploring room.

Answer 6

If you mean the ones that attach to the wrist...well, I used to think when I saw those that it was horrible and mean...like they were on a leash!! But, now that I have a toddler who wants to run around in the store and won't let me hold her or sit in the basket b/c she wants to GO and she's at the terrible 2's age, I'm not so sure they are horrible anymore. I would rather have my child close to me and safe/protected than to let her wander off. Oh, and as far as the lazy parenting like someone posted...I'm not lazy, I would hold her or put her in the basket, but as I said, she's on the go!! =) I haven't bought one though because even though I stated all the things above, I still think people would look at me like I was crazy or mean...you learn alot when you have a kiddo of your own!

Answer 7

I used them when we went into really crowded places. Some people frown and some were asking me where I got them. To me there great in a place where the child wants to be able to explore and you don't feel safe letting them down ( Niagara Falls for example). This way you both get to be happy. They get to explore and you get to relax because you know they cannot run and someone cannot just take your child because they would get you as a tag a long.

Answer 8

i have an arm braclet that i use with my daughter that attachs to my wirst as well. I get alot of looks from people but when Im in a public place with my daughter my first concern is her safety not what others are thinking about me. Its very easy for my 2 yr old to wonder off and with people out there now you should always protect them as much as you can. I dont use mine when we are walking the streets for walks but anywhere thats crowded i do.

Answer 9

no it makes them look like dogs..... Why do kids grow up and shot up schools and end up being bad kids! Because you hve treated them like pit bulls all thier lives......Thats how I feel I laugh when I see a child on those harnesses and so do most of the people I know. Those kids I am sure are embarressed and can't stand it. You wouldn't want to be on one so why put one on your child?

Answer 10

Yes, that way you dont have to be the parent with the kid screaming and yelling throwing a fit because their kid knocked down he whole shelf of candy over that one candy bar.