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Safety Harness For Kids
We never needed harnesses (husband had one as a kid and HATED them), but we
made a pact too, and that was we would both be with them when there would be a dangerous situation and he took one and I took the other to watch. Now I know not everyone can do this, shopping I went by myself or he went by himself. We had a double jogger which they loved (I didn't really like them). I even had a dog walking business that they went with me and we walked in the jogger with dogs attached. It worked for us and hands were held no matter what. We lived in a suburb of Chicago and did some touring around the area but again, there was always a second adult to watch one of the twins. I do realize how hard they are to keep track of and I have to say I'm tempted now at 9 to use them when we go back to Chicago to visit or even around town. They seem to take off quicker now than when they were little. One does what one has to do in order for you to feel comfortable with our children. No one can make judgments about our choices. Good luck Shirley Chris and Kathleen 1/95 "TwinMom" wrote in message ... I used them when my sons were little. With two, unless you're an amoeba, there's just no way to keep them both safely in sight and reach. Ours went over the shoulder and around the chest, with the straps and "handle" coming out of the middle of the back. They were also useful when the boys were learning to walk well, because I could help them balance a bit. The wrist ones could be considered a little more "harsh" in some cases with little tiny ones, depending on how they used, but for older toddling kids, wrist to wrist with mom or dad should not be a big deal. |
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Safety Harness For Kids
We never needed harnesses (husband had one as a kid and HATED them), but we
made a pact too, and that was we would both be with them when there would be a dangerous situation and he took one and I took the other to watch. Now I know not everyone can do this, shopping I went by myself or he went by himself. We had a double jogger which they loved (I didn't really like them). I even had a dog walking business that they went with me and we walked in the jogger with dogs attached. It worked for us and hands were held no matter what. We lived in a suburb of Chicago and did some touring around the area but again, there was always a second adult to watch one of the twins. I do realize how hard they are to keep track of and I have to say I'm tempted now at 9 to use them when we go back to Chicago to visit or even around town. They seem to take off quicker now than when they were little. One does what one has to do in order for you to feel comfortable with our children. No one can make judgments about our choices. Good luck Shirley Chris and Kathleen 1/95 "TwinMom" wrote in message ... I used them when my sons were little. With two, unless you're an amoeba, there's just no way to keep them both safely in sight and reach. Ours went over the shoulder and around the chest, with the straps and "handle" coming out of the middle of the back. They were also useful when the boys were learning to walk well, because I could help them balance a bit. The wrist ones could be considered a little more "harsh" in some cases with little tiny ones, depending on how they used, but for older toddling kids, wrist to wrist with mom or dad should not be a big deal. |
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Safety Harness For Kids
We never needed harnesses (husband had one as a kid and HATED them), but we
made a pact too, and that was we would both be with them when there would be a dangerous situation and he took one and I took the other to watch. Now I know not everyone can do this, shopping I went by myself or he went by himself. We had a double jogger which they loved (I didn't really like them). I even had a dog walking business that they went with me and we walked in the jogger with dogs attached. It worked for us and hands were held no matter what. We lived in a suburb of Chicago and did some touring around the area but again, there was always a second adult to watch one of the twins. I do realize how hard they are to keep track of and I have to say I'm tempted now at 9 to use them when we go back to Chicago to visit or even around town. They seem to take off quicker now than when they were little. One does what one has to do in order for you to feel comfortable with our children. No one can make judgments about our choices. Good luck Shirley Chris and Kathleen 1/95 "TwinMom" wrote in message ... I used them when my sons were little. With two, unless you're an amoeba, there's just no way to keep them both safely in sight and reach. Ours went over the shoulder and around the chest, with the straps and "handle" coming out of the middle of the back. They were also useful when the boys were learning to walk well, because I could help them balance a bit. The wrist ones could be considered a little more "harsh" in some cases with little tiny ones, depending on how they used, but for older toddling kids, wrist to wrist with mom or dad should not be a big deal. |
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Safety Harness For Kids
I really didn't like the idea of the wrist ones. If your little one tries
to run into the street, what are you going to do, yank them back by the wrist? That certainly seems cruel and can injure them. Besides, they don't feel as much freedom as they do with the harnesses that keep their hands free. My daughters don't mind the harnesses at all. I also played up the tweety bird aspect! Peggy -- http://www.babygardengifts.com "TwinMom" wrote in message ... I used them when my sons were little. With two, unless you're an amoeba, there's just no way to keep them both safely in sight and reach. Ours went over the shoulder and around the chest, with the straps and "handle" coming out of the middle of the back. They were also useful when the boys were learning to walk well, because I could help them balance a bit. The wrist ones could be considered a little more "harsh" in some cases with little tiny ones, depending on how they used, but for older toddling kids, wrist to wrist with mom or dad should not be a big deal. |
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Safety Harness For Kids
I really didn't like the idea of the wrist ones. If your little one tries
to run into the street, what are you going to do, yank them back by the wrist? That certainly seems cruel and can injure them. Besides, they don't feel as much freedom as they do with the harnesses that keep their hands free. My daughters don't mind the harnesses at all. I also played up the tweety bird aspect! Peggy -- http://www.babygardengifts.com "TwinMom" wrote in message ... I used them when my sons were little. With two, unless you're an amoeba, there's just no way to keep them both safely in sight and reach. Ours went over the shoulder and around the chest, with the straps and "handle" coming out of the middle of the back. They were also useful when the boys were learning to walk well, because I could help them balance a bit. The wrist ones could be considered a little more "harsh" in some cases with little tiny ones, depending on how they used, but for older toddling kids, wrist to wrist with mom or dad should not be a big deal. |
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Safety Harness For Kids
I really didn't like the idea of the wrist ones. If your little one tries
to run into the street, what are you going to do, yank them back by the wrist? That certainly seems cruel and can injure them. Besides, they don't feel as much freedom as they do with the harnesses that keep their hands free. My daughters don't mind the harnesses at all. I also played up the tweety bird aspect! Peggy -- http://www.babygardengifts.com "TwinMom" wrote in message ... I used them when my sons were little. With two, unless you're an amoeba, there's just no way to keep them both safely in sight and reach. Ours went over the shoulder and around the chest, with the straps and "handle" coming out of the middle of the back. They were also useful when the boys were learning to walk well, because I could help them balance a bit. The wrist ones could be considered a little more "harsh" in some cases with little tiny ones, depending on how they used, but for older toddling kids, wrist to wrist with mom or dad should not be a big deal. |
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Safety Harness For Kids
I found some at Meijer for $5.99.
Gayle "Buck Turgidson" wrote in message s.com... I have twin boys (20 mos). One of them has decided that it is fun to run into the street while walking. We live in a typical suburban subdivision, but it is enough of a concern to want to get a harness for him, to keep him from darting out into the street. But gosh, I feel guilty doing so, and feel like I am walking a dog. Should I just get over it? Anyone else uncomfortable with this? |
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Safety Harness For Kids
I found some at Meijer for $5.99.
Gayle "Buck Turgidson" wrote in message s.com... I have twin boys (20 mos). One of them has decided that it is fun to run into the street while walking. We live in a typical suburban subdivision, but it is enough of a concern to want to get a harness for him, to keep him from darting out into the street. But gosh, I feel guilty doing so, and feel like I am walking a dog. Should I just get over it? Anyone else uncomfortable with this? |
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Safety Harness For Kids
I found some at Meijer for $5.99.
Gayle "Buck Turgidson" wrote in message s.com... I have twin boys (20 mos). One of them has decided that it is fun to run into the street while walking. We live in a typical suburban subdivision, but it is enough of a concern to want to get a harness for him, to keep him from darting out into the street. But gosh, I feel guilty doing so, and feel like I am walking a dog. Should I just get over it? Anyone else uncomfortable with this? |
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