tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15376546.post4441039569203124240..comments2023-04-30T06:33:22.254-04:00Comments on CatPeople: Leash LawMomohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05278718282110455724noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15376546.post-52342410271502167292009-06-01T00:33:55.116-04:002009-06-01T00:33:55.116-04:00Leighann: Thank you sooo much! I really value yo...Leighann: Thank you sooo much! I really value your opinion. You are such a fantastic mother! AND we actually have the Eddie Bauer doggie backpack. We'll see how things go!Momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278718282110455724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15376546.post-56761771911885304512009-05-05T14:29:00.000-04:002009-05-05T14:29:00.000-04:00Oh, and my daughter is also a "brilliant, energeti...Oh, and my daughter is also a "brilliant, energetic, independent daughter" like you described yours. And she likes it. Just make it fun for her to wear.<br /><br />And the Eddie Bauer one from Target, the tail (leash) comes off. You could start by letting her wear just the backpack around the house. Maybe even putting a small toy in it. And then once she sees how cool it is to be a big girl with a backpack, start attaching the leash and head outdoors.Leighann of Multi-Minding Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887411464033643026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15376546.post-54447267114291552952009-05-05T14:27:00.000-04:002009-05-05T14:27:00.000-04:00I have purchased both a wrist leash and the Eddie ...I have purchased both a wrist leash and the Eddie Bauer "monkey backpack" from Target. We have used the monkey backpack quite a bit for both children.<br /><br />When my husband takes my daughter to Illini games, we always use it. Can you imagine losing a 4yo in a crowd like that?<br /><br />And we see countless families walking to the game with them on.<br /><br />I also use it when we go to crowded places.<br /><br />I was nervous at first because I was afraid of the reaction I would get. But I have to say that I have had so many people tell me that they "appreciate" it.<br /><br />For us, my children are given more freedom by using it. They learn to stay close, but they are allowed a certain amount of distance to explore.<br /><br />And as long as they think it's fun (that's why we started calling it the "monkey backpack") they will go along with it.<br /><br />I also hear that it's very acceptable overseas.<br /><br />I say use it and don't think twice about it.Leighann of Multi-Minding Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887411464033643026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15376546.post-23479882099037448402009-04-16T00:27:00.000-04:002009-04-16T00:27:00.000-04:00Thank you, Wooden! I feel soooo much better knowi...Thank you, Wooden! I feel soooo much better knowing that a fantastic mother like you has used it! It's worth a shot maybe, right?Momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278718282110455724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15376546.post-11239309199900754672009-04-15T22:33:00.000-04:002009-04-15T22:33:00.000-04:00I had another thought...what about one of those wr...I had another thought...what about one of those wrist things, one is around your wrist, there is a stretchy cord, and one around hers? Do they still make those?Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549439763646639947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15376546.post-55144861276197404692009-04-14T22:22:00.000-04:002009-04-14T22:22:00.000-04:00I've used a harness for both my boys at different ...I've used a harness for both my boys at different times. Once we were in an airport...Me pregnant with Rebekah, two boys, and a flight delay where we had to get off, go to a different gate, and my stroller had been gate checked. I had them each on a harness. To make it funnier, I was walking next to a lady walking her dog. :) I got lots of positive comments each time I've used it. I say use it. Is she old enough that you could give her the choice of the "leash" or a stroller/cart? Soon she will be big enough that she won't run off...she'll want to hang on the end of the cart...and precede to get off while you are still pushing the cart...and then complain when you run into her. Can you tell I've done that before? :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549439763646639947noreply@blogger.com