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As most of you know, I'm going on a trip, in 2 days. And as most of you know, airports can get busy.
So I was wondering, should I get a leash for my 2 year old? I don't want to lose her at the airport while I'm trying to check in or while I'm tying my shoe or something like that.
I won't use it other than being at the airport.
With all these missing kids, a leash seems like a good idea.
I am not saying this is right but if you happen to come across my wife in your travels don't be shocked if she see's you with a leash and asks how old your dog is and can it do any tricks. I have seen her do this.
No need to apologize, either. I'm betting it will make your trip a lot easier. They weren't around when I was raising my kids. I think they are a totally reasonable solution to having a frisky toddler.
It's not like I'm going to be taking her to the park with it on- haha
Sarah
No, none of the five of us were. I have two kids and didn't use them either. Seems oh so dog-like to me. That's my personal opinion of course. I've had no problems picking up and carrying my two year old if the situation demands it.
I don't mean to offend, but I don't care for the leash. Just the name alone suggests something not fit for children. I think whatever you decide works for you or that you need for peace of mind is what you should do.
However, don't use the leash as an alternative to getting your child to understand throught communicaton and discipline, the importance of being safe and well mannered.
i agree that children should be taught to be well mannered and stay by your side in crowded areas. but i trust that you're teaching her that anyways and a leash isn't necessary when you go grocery shopping. but, airports are busy, crowded places and it seems like there's always a million things going on. i'd stick with your decision to use the leash. better safe than sorry.
My mom had one for me and my brother. When I was young, and she was pregnant, about 7 or 8 months, with my brother, she had a child leash on me under my winter coat, it was not visible. my mom had a hold of the leash, she turned around for just one second and she felt a tug on the leash, and a strange man was picking me up. If she had not had the leash on me, I might not be around. She could not have chased the man in her pregnant state, and I was too young to defend myself. There are bad people in the world, Keep your baby close to you in busy places. I'm not sayinge over-protective, but in an airport situation, YES YES YES.
I fully understand the draw to wanting to take steps and extra measures toward safety. My fear is this: The leash can cause a false sense of security for you and the child. I would be willng to bet that these creeps out there have a fix for those leashes too. With your back turned because you think your safe...leashes can be unhooked. Again you have to use what makes you feel secure and I know you will be cautious. It's all just my opinion.
I absolutely agree with you - when the "leash" is used solely for the purpose of making sure the child is safe in a crowded place, I have no problem.
It's not like you are using it so the child comes when called!
And as far as someone unclipping the "leash" and still grabbing the child - my feeling is Mudweiser is going to be very close by and I think it's the same as stealing from a homeowner. Someone wanting to grab a child would distract the child and get him/her to walk away from the parent, unconstrained.
I see no point in frightening the OP with "what ifs."
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