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raeanna74 · 09-13-2003, 06:18 AM

I'm just wondering what you guys would think of child harnesses. I personally use one often with my 3 yr old daughter. It's a simple chest strap with shoulder straps and velcro. It's designed for children and I bought it at the local Walmart store. I haven't seen any other children wearing them. My daughter has a lot of energy and when she's not in a cooperative mood especialy I use it when in the department or grocery store. She doesn't mind it except when she knows it will restrict her from running around and she is wanting to do her own thing. I use it because I think it's rude to have children running around, it'd dangerous when she runs off and I'm able to concentrate on what I need to get without worrying that she'll get snatched. Mostly I have gotten positive feedback from people in the stores. This past week though was a disappointment.

My daughter was very antsy and instead of making her ride in the basket of the cart because it's hard to get her in an out of the seat I let her walk with the harness on. She wasn't minding it. In fact while I was standing there comparing some shampoos she decided to play "doggy" and while she "panted" she held her "paws" in front of her like she was begging. Personally I though it was harmless but a woman came around the corner into the isle I was in. I glanced up because she stopped dead and stared at me. My daughter caught her presence and stopped her game. The woman just gave me the most scathing look and said "There's no need for a leash on a child." Then apparently forgetting to get what she needed she turned tail and waltzed off.

I never responded and just finished my shopping. I've gotten enough positive feedback from people that this woman shouldn't matter to me but I can't help but think about it.

Do you guys think a harness on a 3 rd old child is overkill? Am I just being paranoid or controlling? Any thoughts to help me forget this woman's rude comment would be helpful.

09-13-2003, 06:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	Child Harnesses I'm just wondering what you guys would think of child harnesses. I personally use one often with my 3 yr old daughter. It's a simple chest strap with shoulder straps and velcro. It's designed for children and I bought it at the local Walmart store. I haven't seen any other children wearing them. My daughter has a lot of energy and when she's not in a cooperative mood especialy I use it when in the department or grocery store. She doesn't mind it except when she knows it will restrict her from running around and she is wanting to do her own thing. I use it because I think it's rude to have children running around, it'd dangerous when she runs off and I'm able to concentrate on what I need to get without worrying that she'll get snatched. Mostly I have gotten positive feedback from people in the stores. This past week though was a disappointment. My daughter was very antsy and instead of making her ride in the basket of the cart because it's hard to get her in an out of the seat I let her walk with the harness on. She wasn't minding it. In fact while I was standing there comparing some shampoos she decided to play "doggy" and while she "panted" she held her "paws" in front of her like she was begging. Personally I though it was harmless but a woman came around the corner into the isle I was in. I glanced up because she stopped dead and stared at me. My daughter caught her presence and stopped her game. The woman just gave me the most scathing look and said "There's no need for a leash on a child." Then apparently forgetting to get what she needed she turned tail and waltzed off. I never responded and just finished my shopping. I've gotten enough positive feedback from people that this woman shouldn't matter to me but I can't help but think about it. Do you guys think a harness on a 3 rd old child is overkill? Am I just being paranoid or controlling? Any thoughts to help me forget this woman's rude comment would be helpful. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.