Baby Reins
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Topic: Baby Reins
Posted By: k8harris
Subject: Baby Reins
Date Posted: 26 December 2011 at 9:29pm
| I know they're controversial but I think my son may need them soon for his own safety! He has no fear of anything and is very independent (ie. will run off without hesitation) Has anyone used them? |
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Posted By: NovemberMum
Date Posted: 26 December 2011 at 10:13pm
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I wouldnt hestitate to use and have in fact used them for both my children. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 27 December 2011 at 7:42am
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Get the ones that are attached to a little back pack. They don't look so obvious. Don't get the hand one cause they hate them. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bky
Date Posted: 27 December 2011 at 7:50am
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I have some and they are great. I have the little pack ones. I've gotten dirty looks, but I'd rather that than an independently running under 2 who doesn't want to hold my hand and will run off 'to be funny'. Mine actually likes putting her pack on. ------------- 7/2010, 10/2012 and 1/2015 |
Posted By: MamaLove
Date Posted: 27 December 2011 at 8:07am
I got one yesterday for my son who tried to run off in the boxing day sales 
I got the harness type but will buy the backpack ones today online. I put it on him but also held his hand and just had the harness incase he tried to run off again, which he did! -------------  
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 27 December 2011 at 8:08am
No issue here  I'll use them if I think they'll be helpful at the time (no need yet). -------------   
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Posted By: LateStarterLorna
Date Posted: 27 December 2011 at 5:00pm
Who cares what other people think, its your child and their safety and your peace of mind ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/weIHiFu/" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Shelt
Date Posted: 27 December 2011 at 7:52pm
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I used the harness ones coz G had a habit of disappearing when I took my eyes off her. They were invaluable. Yes, I did get some dirty looks but it was worth it! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: thetravelbugtribe
Date Posted: 30 December 2011 at 10:35am
| We have the cutest back pack style ones, and who cares what other people think - the safety of my daughter is far more important. |
Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 30 December 2011 at 2:13pm
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Those who judge have never had a 'runner'
Id get the back pack ones. Luckily my runner settled down once #2 arrived. But i nearly got some. If its going to keep your child out of harm i wouldnt hesitate -------------  
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 30 December 2011 at 7:17pm
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I used the backpack type ones with DD, they worked a charm!
Ignore the looks, I'd rather have dirty looks than a runaway child in a busy mall/parking lot. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: smw85
Date Posted: 01 January 2012 at 9:47pm
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Where did you buy the backpack ones online?
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 02 January 2012 at 8:10pm
I got ours on TradeMe ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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smw85 wrote:Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 02 January 2012 at 10:33pm
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This is a tricky one, I always swore Id never used them and really didn't like them, but I have an extremely active extremely quick toddler who can nearly run and hates his pram so I know it's only a matter of time before he'll want to walk when we go out. I too would rather use them than have something bad happen! So like most parenting ideas I had before having a baby, I might have to change my mind! People will find any reason they like to judge so I would just ignore them and do what you feel is right :) I like the idea of the backpack ones, I fear my DS would take the backpack off lol ------------- Me 28, DH 29 DS born 20 Nov 2010 (4 years old) #2 due October 7 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Jelly
Date Posted: 03 January 2012 at 6:05pm
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I have them for DS, my mum had them for me and her mum probably had them for her! Ignore the judgy people out there. I'm not damaged for being kept on reins, in fact I know for a fact that I'm not damaged BECAUSE I was kept on them! I have no doubt that they save lives.
Is the only reason you're not using them because you're worried about getting dirty looks from strangers? If you want them, buy them. Stuff what anyone else thinks, the safety of your child is what matters. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Puddleduck
Date Posted: 04 January 2012 at 9:07pm
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We bought a pack pack style one from nurtured in Hamilton last week, DS is not walking yet, but I am betting I'll have a runner on my hands in no time. Stuff the judgers! ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: InthemiddleMummy
Date Posted: 05 January 2012 at 8:17pm
| I used the wrist harness one, DD1 was super active (still is) and disppeared on me today actually raarrr thats another story, anyway the wrist harness has certainly saved her life on a few occasions as she was and still is a runner, squeezed out once between the trolley and checkout straight out the mall thru the auto doors and was on the ROAD before I got to her. had to abandon the newborn in carseat on top of trolley to some random stranger to chase after her, after that episode it was wrist harness, they cant get them off like the back packs |
Posted By: kelzie_rose
Date Posted: 05 January 2012 at 8:52pm
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My folks used them on me! And DH says he understands why as I tend to wander off in the mall lol he said I have the attention span of a toddler. One of my earliest memories is getting lost in the supermarket when I was little, so I get why my folks had to use them.
I wouldn't be against using them if Evie's a runner or a wanderer. -------------  Started TTC Apr 2008 With PCOS and a bicornuate uterus Our angel babies Jan 2010 <3 Oct 2010 <3 Apr 2011 <3 |
Posted By: blondie_2010
Date Posted: 08 January 2012 at 5:00pm
| We got my son some as he doesn't like sitting in the buggy for too long and prefers walking...at 17 months he's just a bit too young to fully 'listen' and is extremely adventurous. I love them! Got him a super cute puppy backpack from Farmers when there was a sale. Never had any dirty looks, only positive ones to be honest! |