Leashes?

JennP03

We are getting to the point where the babies aren't happy in the double stroller or cart while in the store. They also aren't currently content being worn.  They just want to walk everywhere.  I'm considering backpack leashes/harnesses, but I'm curious if other MOMs have had success with them.  What brand did you use? What age did you start using them? How did you introduce them? TIA for any input.

amy1007

How old are they? Mine are 20m and i do not want this day to come!!

macchiatto

We bought two of the monkey backpack harnesses. We only ended up using them once or twice though; for the most part we used the stroller until they were good about holding hands, or if we were both there we'd let them take turns riding/walking holding our hand. Our boys actually really liked them though and found them fun. They get a bad rap but there's really nothing wrong with them and I don't blame parents at all for using them; it's just one more option to keep your kiddos safe, and in a way that allows them an age-appropriate measure of freedom. It's also actually a *lot* more comfortable for a little one than having to have their arm up for a prolonged period to hold a grown-up's hand.

MuseumMaven

Mine will be two this month and still happily ride in the stroller much of the time. I mix it up with carts and our wagon which I think helps.

I do have leashes. They were super super cheap and go around their wrists. I think of them as handholding insurance. They'll keep a child from getting away from me in a parking lot or into the street. The problem is they do nothing to keep them from deciding they don't WANT to come with mommy, refusing to walk, and laying on the ground. Then I end up carrying someone anyway.

NetPetal

Have you seen "hold-on handles"?  I saw them on Amazon, looks like a good idea for kiddos that want to walk.  They don't attach to your children so maybe not quite what you are looking for.  They do have a double option for two. 

babymama619

With triplets I used the backpack leashes when we were out in a public place like the children's Museum. When I wanted to give them a little freedom but keep them close. BTW, I never got any bad looks or comments when I used them. I never used them for walking outdoors though. Sometimes I would take the double stroller and switch out who go to roam. 

I did know a couple though that would only leash one of their twins. When I asked why the dad said "That one's the runner." ha!