OHbaby! Forums : THE EDGE talking about leashes https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:52:50 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:41:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=18337 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : I agree totally. Never thought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=417010&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#417010 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 18337
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 3:41pm

I agree totally. Never thought I would getr reins ourselves but after having a very early walker (who was running by 10 months) I gave in and bought a monkey backpack set. I am sooo grateful for them too and feel they are so much better than letting him run off into the road. We have found if he isnt wearing them he can get through a changing room and shop out into a carpark within 30 secs. I would rather him be safe on reins then hurt and left to run free.   They were so useful in airports too, and it isnt like I dont try to hold his hand to keep him safe.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:41:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=417010&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#417010 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : Kels wrote: MrsMojo wrote:People...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416709&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416709 Author: Paws
Subject: 18337
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 4:38am

Originally posted by Kels Kels wrote:

Originally posted by MrsMojo MrsMojo wrote:

People that make bold statements like that get what they deserve when their own kids come along and they have to eat their words.  What a pity we won't be around to watch and laugh though!


I totally agree



I agree too!

We only used ours a couple of times as she has learned now to hold our hands. Still I would like to get her one of the animal backpack/reins.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:38:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416709&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416709 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : I also just brought a back pack...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416636&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416636 Author: Kels
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 9:36pm

I also just brought a back pack money reins  last night as Alize hates the pram or listening to me. Infact his ears are for show

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:36:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416636&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416636 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : MrsMojo wrote:People that make...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416635&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416635 Author: Kels
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 9:33pm

Originally posted by MrsMojo MrsMojo wrote:

People that make bold statements like that get what they deserve when their own kids come along and they have to eat their words.  What a pity we won't be around to watch and laugh though!

I totally agree

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:33:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416635&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416635 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : JAyjay is going through ivf at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416559&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416559 Author: lizzle
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 8:40pm

JAyjay is going through ivf at the mo.....hmmmm, we should listen in a year or two time....talking a different story then methinks]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:40:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416559&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416559 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : Well I think they don&#039;t know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416530&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416530 Author: busymum
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 8:21pm

Well I think they don't know what they are talking about. Far better for a moving toddler to have some walking room with a plan B (harness) than for them to have to be carried or strapped into a pushchair!! A harness can be used to teach them not to run too.

But in saying all that, I've never actually got some LOL. Lately Kryssi is our runner. If she runs out of the shop (which she does every week), she gets put in the trolley or carried.... and she hates it lol]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:21:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416530&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416530 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : i was always against them too.........but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416521&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416521 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 8:18pm

i was always against them too.........but bought them not long after jack started refusing to sit in the pram or listen to me ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:18:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416521&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416521 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : We have some but I haven&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416487&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416487 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 7:52pm

We have some but I haven't used them yet, keep forgetting about them and end up holding Leah! - duh preggy brain and they are in the nappy bag too!!!

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:52:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416487&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416487 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : One word. Karma. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416322&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416322 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 4:20pm

One word. Karma.]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:20:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416322&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416322 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : thing is, most people treat their...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416082&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416082 Author: Spudling
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 12:53pm

thing is, most people treat their Dogs with so much love and affection (some even more than their own children) so if people are compairing "leashing" a child like a dog...well isn't that a good thing

Stupid stupid people]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:53:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=416082&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#416082 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : If DH&#039;s mum didn&#039;t use...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415981&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415981 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 11:36am

If DH's mum didn't use them, he'd have been lost in LA airport at 14 months old. Kids like to wander off and explore things. Helps if mum is on the end of the string with them.]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:36:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415981&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415981 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : Mum2Sam wrote:Clearly these...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415972&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415972 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 11:31am

Originally posted by Mum2Sam Mum2Sam wrote:

Clearly these people have never had an early walker! They should try having a baby that can walk but has no common sense on where!!!

hehe...that's so true about not having any sense at this age.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:31:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415972&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415972 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : Idiots, they dont know wat they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415956&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415956 Author: kasbee
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 11:18am

Idiots, they dont know wat they are talking about. I'll give them Ryan & Katelyn for the day and see if they can control them.
Kids dont have any fear and they think running off is just a game. Even at nearly 3 Ryan & Katelyn are either in there pushchair (which they are too big for) or they have there harness' on because it just makes my day so much easier and i dont have to worry about them running off and getting run over.
With having twins it makes it that little bit harder cause they run in opposite directions and there is only one of me. If DH is with us then we let them walk, much easier to control with 2 of us lol.
Harness' are an excellent idea, better to be safe then sorry.

Sorry ladies rant over ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:18:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415956&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415956 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : Clearly these people have never...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415951&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415951 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 11:14am

Clearly these people have never had an early walker! They should try having a baby that can walk but has no common sense on where!!!
I am getting one for Sam as soon as she will fit it!! I like the ones you can get from Kmart that look like a little teddy bear or puppy backpack!]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:14:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415951&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415951 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : NeoshasMummy wrote:I was against...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415946&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415946 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 11:12am

Originally posted by NeoshasMummy NeoshasMummy wrote:

I was against them although I always kept my opinion to myself but now having a toddler I can see exactly why they are needed! If she hasn't learnt to stay by me by the time we have another bub I will be getting one no questions!!

Yeah I am the same now. I thought that I would never use them, but after having Ella run away from in the supermarket a couple of times I totally understand why people use them and I can see myself having to go and see some to use with Ella. DH doesn't really understand it at all, so I think I will have to get him to take Ella shopping without the buggy and then he can see what happens.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:12:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415946&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415946 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : i got given some once for gabriel...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415932&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415932 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 10:59am

i got given some once for gabriel but never got round to using them as we prefered the wrist strap.

anyway last night gabriel found them and he and toby are taking turns at putting them on and "being the dog". ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:59:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415932&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415932 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : What an idiot!! When I was a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415881&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415881 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 10:13am

What an idiot!!

When I was a teen I was babysitting my toddler cousin.  We were walking around the shops on the north shore and waiting at a busy street corner for our turn to cross the road when he spotted toyworld on the opposite side.  He made a dash for it and if it wasn't for the fact he was wearing reins he would have been run over.  

Reins are good, letting toddlers get run over is bad.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:13:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415881&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415881 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : I was against them although I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415879&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415879 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 10:12am

I was against them although I always kept my opinion to myself but now having a toddler I can see exactly why they are needed! If she hasn't learnt to stay by me by the time we have another bub I will be getting one no questions!!]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:12:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415879&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415879 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : Do any of those presenters have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415811&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415811 Author: caraMel
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 9:20am

Do any of those presenters have kids? I don't think so!
If they'd ever gone through the panic of losing their child in a crowd or seeing them dash towards traffic they'd feel a lot differently.
I think most people see them as a teaching tool anyway, we certainly used them as backup for when she wouldn't hold hands ie: holding her hand as well as having the reins to grab just in case.

I was in the library with Ella once when she was about 15 months old and a young guy said loudly as he passed "Oh my god that kid is on a leash!" I said "Yup, hehe" and he goes "But don't you think that's a bit cruel to her?"
I said, "Would you rather I ran around after her with her tearing the place apart and shouting at me while I tried to hold her, or that she fell down the stairs? He said "That's so mean though, your child is not an animal!"
I said " Is it meaner than letting her get hurt because she doesn't understand the danger of stairs or traffic or getting lost? She's perfectly happy because she can still walk around and I'm happy because she is safe."
He said "It is cruel to treat your child like a dog"
I walked away from the opinionated git.
]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:20:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415811&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415811 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : People that make bold statements...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415795&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415795 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 9:03am

People that make bold statements like that get what they deserve when their own kids come along and they have to eat their words.  What a pity we won't be around to watch and laugh though!]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:03:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415795&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415795 <![CDATA[THE EDGE talking about leashes : The Edge radio station are talking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415780&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415780 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 18337
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 8:54am

The Edge radio station are talking about "leashed" babies........ they reckon they're for parents who can't be bothered teaching their kids not to run away.

I reckon someone needs to volunteer their kids for them to take to the mall for a day unleashed and see what they think after that... lolol. Betcha they won't think the same later.    (emma.. am sure the Gremlins would give them a run for their money.. lol!)]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:54:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18337&PID=415780&title=the-edge-talking-about-leashes#415780