s/o Kid leashes

christykell · April 2009

So when I was at the mall the other day I saw a mom and grandma with 3 young girls. The mom had all 3 hooked up to various length kid leashes.

I secretly laughed so hard. Those things are effing hysterical. I could see *maybe* using one if I had multiple kids at a super crowded airport or something but even then it's probably not my style.

So what say you GP? yay or nay on the kid leash?

corgidogs · April 2009

I think the little back pack leashes are cute. My parents used one on us when we went places like Disneyland when we were little.

lyse2143 · April 2009

Nay. They are people, not animals.

Lexi0402 · April 2009

I say nay, the thought of them cracks me up as well. Then again I could get one that works on my dog and the kid at the same time... but what if my dog pees on my kid?

ccbanana · April 2009

Those things crack me up. I think I will do the hand-holding tactic myself, unless I have a gaggle of kids.

Mrs.Andreazza · April 2009

It's really not a bad idea, but it just looks so horribly wrong IMO!

baby#1hopeful · April 2009

I would never use them. They make me feel like people think their kids are the same as pets...lol. However I am sure some people love them and for them they work...they just aren't for me.

AMYfromKY · April 2009

nay for me. Now if I were Kate Gosslin I would use them!

MrsDT · April 2009

absolutely not, no way. They aren't dogs.

Abc15379 · April 2009

They are weird. I have to use them with my babies at work, but you will never catch me with one when I have kids. Ever. Learn to control your kids, or don't take them out in massive crowds.

christykell · April 2009

lyse2143:
Nay. They are people, not animals.

So what you're saying is if I have 4 kids, it's not ok to rig up a harness and have them pull me around the mall?

Rhonie82 · April 2009

Nay. I might get one for DH though lol.

Kie310 · April 2009

Nope. I think it's too "walking my dog" then "out with my child". Though I did see a "cute" back pack one at the airport when I was traveling last month.?

But I wouldn't use them?

GreekyPie · April 2009

I would totally use it in an airport or other similar situation. Losing a kid scares the sh!t out of me. When I was little I got separated from my mom in the grocery store and was traumatized pretty bad.

sugarbeetsy · April 2009

I can see the good in using them, for safety or whatevs, but totally NMS.

?

Lexi0402 · April 2009

christykell:
lyse2143:
Nay. They are people, not animals.

So what you're saying is if I have 4 kids, it's not ok to rig up a harness and have them pull me around the mall?

LOL!

christykell · April 2009

Abc15379:
They are weird. I have to use them with my babies at work, but you will never catch me with one when I have kids. Ever. Learn to control your kids, or don't take them out in massive crowds.

So now I'm curious. How many do you hook up at one time?

Mrs.Andreazza · April 2009

christykell:
lyse2143:
Nay. They are people, not animals.

So what you're saying is if I have 4 kids, it's not ok to rig up a harness and have them pull me around the mall?

lmao!

Melinz · April 2009

corgidogs:
I think the little back pack leashes are cute. My parents used one on us when we went places like Disneyland when we were little.

I don't mind the ones that are backpacks for some reason? I saw a really cute monkey one at the mall during christmas time on a little guy. I know my mom used one that was sprial plastic and went to her wrist and my little sisters wrist when we went away on vacation one time haha. I don't know if I'd use them, but I don't think they are awful. Exp the back pack ones

MissyC979 · April 2009

Honestly? I love the idea of letting them have one of those backpack leashes so they have some extra freedom while still being safe. However, I know they are frowned upon and DH hates the idea, so I probably won't have one.

AMYfromKY · April 2009

Lexi0402:
christykell:
lyse2143:
Nay. They are people, not animals.

So what you're saying is if I have 4 kids, it's not ok to rig up a harness and have them pull me around the mall?
LOL!

No, but I do plan to hook my kids up to my sled so they can pull me around when it snows!

ondjima · April 2009

We have one friend who used to be a leash kid. She has really bad boundaries with people today. My DH theorizes that the leash stopped her from naturally learning about healthy boundaries. I am not sure if I agree, but I say "free the leash kids!!!!"

ccbanana · April 2009

Rhonie82:
Nay. I might get one for DH though lol.

LOL. Now that you mention it, I lose my DH in the grocery store every freaking time he comes with me. The leash would be mighty handy.

Rogue Lily · April 2009

I see the temptation for the kid leash, but I won't do it.

kb75 · April 2009

Wordsmith226:
::laughing so hard::
All I can see is Mike Meyers as Phillip, the overly hyper kid that is tied to the jungle-gym
?
Mom says I can't have chocolate!

Love this!

Apparently my mom used to leash me to my stroller (I guess it didn't have straps?) and she used to get a lot of weird looks - but she says I kept jumping out onto my head. Explains a lot...?

Abc15379 · April 2009

christykell:
Abc15379:
They are weird. I have to use them with my babies at work, but you will never catch me with one when I have kids. Ever. Learn to control your kids, or don't take them out in massive crowds.

So now I'm curious. How many do you hook up at one time?

Weeelll. Our ratio is 1:5, so when we go on a walk, one teacher can either have 4 kids in a buggy, and one on a leash OR FIVE KIDS ON LEASHES. Now, this is only reserved for A. Kids who are SUPER good at walking, and B. Teachers who are SUPER good at being patient. I rarely find access to either A or B, so I usually go with the buggy/leash combo.

lyse2143 · April 2009

christykell:
lyse2143:
Nay. They are people, not animals.

So what you're saying is if I have 4 kids, it's not ok to rig up a harness and have them pull me around the mall?

Well not in public anyway

corgidogs · April 2009

GreekyPie:
I would totally use it in an airport or other similar situation. Losing a kid scares the sh!t out of me. When I was little I got separated from my mom in the grocery store and was traumatized pretty bad.

This happened to me too. It was not a good experience.

ToshaGirl · April 2009

Come on dasher and dancer and donner and vixen...

LMAO.

I am sure I was a leash kid. Mind you, that was so long ago they were probably also smoking in the delivery room.

MissMcCauley · April 2009

Since I take my DH out like this:

?

Then it is obvious that when I have kids they will be leashed too!?

christykell · April 2009

Abc15379:
christykell:

Abc15379:
They are weird. I have to use them with my babies at work, but you will never catch me with one when I have kids. Ever. Learn to control your kids, or don't take them out in massive crowds.

So now I'm curious. How many do you hook up at one time?

Weeelll. Our ratio is 1:5, so when we go on a walk, one teacher can either have 4 kids in a buggy, and one on a leash OR FIVE KIDS ON LEASHES. Now, this is only reserved for A. Kids who are SUPER good at walking, and B. Teachers who are SUPER good at being patient. I rarely find access to either A or B, so I usually go with the buggy/leash combo.

Holy shiit. Five kids on leashes? That's a damn sled team right there. You should start conditioning them and then petition the Iditarod for a special entry.

Abc15379 · April 2009

Oh, and by buggy, I mean this:

Not this:

christykell · April 2009

CathyMD:

Come on dasher and dancer and donner and vixen...

LMAO.

I am sure I was a leash kid. Mind you, that was so long ago they were probably also smoking in the delivery room.

And telling moms to have a martini to "relax" during labor

Lina1123 · April 2009

I don't judge ppl for using them... to each their own. However, I won't use them. DD is super hyper but never even thought to use one on her. I just can't put my child on a leash.

SunshineKira · April 2009

Lexi0402:
christykell:
lyse2143:
Nay. They are people, not animals.

So what you're saying is if I have 4 kids, it's not ok to rig up a harness and have them pull me around the mall?
LOL!

Me tooo! Christykell, your comment makes me LMAO! I can totally visualize this...with them pulling you on a little sleigh or something...haha

lyse2143 · April 2009

MissMcCauley:
Since I take my DH out like this:

Then it is obvious that when I have kids they will be leashed too!

Well hello there you sexy thing!!!

ToshaGirl · April 2009

christykell:
CathyMD:

Come on dasher and dancer and donner and vixen...

LMAO.

I am sure I was a leash kid. Mind you, that was so long ago they were probably also smoking in the delivery room.

And telling moms to have a martini to "relax" during labor

Yep. And using the side of the bed to bang the bottle caps off the beer for the dads

(no twist back then).

lyse2143 · April 2009

Lina1123:
I don't judge ppl for using them... to each their own. However, I won't use them. DD is super hyper but never even thought to use one on her. I just can't put my child on a leash.

Oh I judge. I definitely judge.

MissMcCauley · April 2009

lyse2143:
MissMcCauley:
Since I take my DH out like this:
?
Then it is obvious that when I have kids they will be leashed too!?
Well hello there you sexy thing!!!

Hey there lover!?

christykell · April 2009

I love that the "kid leash" post got everyone out of lurk-dom this evening.

MrsDonk · April 2009

Nay.

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