Leashing your toddler

Jennikd3 · March 2013

I put my kid on a leash today.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade was held downtown today. 100,000 drunken people. And I had to be there for my job. Of course DH and my sister helped with DD, but between all the crazies and traffic and the oh so tempting canal of water I knew a leash was our best bet.

This may be an UO. Leashing a toddler is a fantastic thing for large crowds. I didn't have to worry that she would get into anything dangerous if I was distracted ( I WAS working, which for my job meant snapping pictures)

Of course I overheard lots of people talked about the leash when they saw her. And comments ran the gamut between "I was leashed as a kid" and "OMG, how awful!"

Have you ladies needed to leash your kid yet?

Jennikd3 · March 2013

Oh and here's a cute pic of her wearing her tiny backpack/leash

ladybugpjb · March 2013

I have one and have used it - it's one that goes on his wrist. I mostly used it at the airport. It comes in really handy when going through security.

I haven't used it for awhile, but I put it back in the diaper bag because DS is a serious runner

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha · March 2013

No judging here, that's for sure. Just because I haven't needed one yet doesn't mean I never will.

Love the picture, too

Duffgurl · March 2013

Cute face paint :-D We are not one for the kid leashes but no judging here.

Gilliebear · March 2013

My lil g is a runner and says hi to every stranger on the street. I plan on getting one, I dont care what anyone thinks. For flucks sakes, I cant count how many times I have wanted to tell parents to put their kid on a le

NativeFloridian · March 2013

I will leash my kid unabashedly. The only shame in leashing a kid lies in dragging them around like some parents do. I leash my kids to keep them safe when they want to be where the action is and feel "big" and don't want mommy messin' up t

tandb2010 · March 2013

I have a backpack leash too. The leash part comes off so I don't have to use it. I never had to yet but that's not sayin I won't this summer. We used to leash my brother. I swear that is the only reason that child is still alive. Hehe

Rachey1082 · March 2013

Liam is still alive because of his backpack leash. He was such a runner, it was terrible. Jack stays with us so we don't put him in it, but if I were in your situation he'd be leashed.
Btw, really cute pic!!!

Jennikd3 · March 2013

NativeFloridian:
I will leash my kid unabashedly. The only shame in leashing a kid lies in dragging them around like som

melissa0726 · March 2013

We haven't been in a situation where we need a leash yet, but we have no problem with them and will get one if the need arises. DD thinks it's hilarious to run away from us, so if we're going to be in a big crowd (i.e. a busy zoo trip in the spri

MrsCase1 · March 2013

I proudly leash my son. He is too heavy to carry and he is quickly growing out of riding in a stroller. He has more fun if he can walk and he doesn't mind the leash one bit. I am not going to risk an injury or abduction, for any reason. He likes the freed

Temp123197812503460 · March 2013

Anyone who puts their kid in a stroller or a sling/wrap/carrier but says leashes are wrong is stupid.
Way to go! She is cute :

bundymommy · March 2013

Before I had kids, I would give you the side-eye. Now, no judgment whatsoever.

I should buy a backpack lease for DD...she likes to go, go, go, and she is getting way too heavy to carry.

j&lo82907 · March 2013

somewhereincali:
Anyone who puts their kid in a stroller or a sling/wrap/carrier but says leashes are wrong is stupid. Way t

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha · March 2013

j&lo82907:
Anyone who judges has obviously never has a rambunctious toddler that runs and cl

Jennikd3 · March 2013

BlinkMe182:
I ALWAYS laugh when I see a kid on a leash. I never say anything I just laugh. I always find them hillarious-&nbsp

Jennikd3 · March 2013

Kimbus22:
I've never used one. But my kid is happy to ride in the stroller in public. So it's never really been an

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