Leashes to Crib Tents: 5 Ways to Keep Toddlers Out of Trouble

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ExploreTheOptions — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:13:24 GMT

Michelle - yes, it is just you. If you've ever held hands, used a stroller, or used a carseat, congrats - you've restrained your child. It's not mean, at least not in the toddler years.

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Rachel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:28:27 GMT

Uhm All good except that I know of one baby that ended in a coma because he got caught on the crib net thing. The rest ROCK EM MAMA!!! But the crib net implies leaving the kid in there alone to do all kinds of who knows what...

Twin Moms And Dads deserve federal funding, a nanny of choice on the nation, and cupcakes once a week. Seriously. Well maybe all us parentals do too..

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Michelle — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:32:24 GMT

I love that people like to give their children "a sense of freedom" without actually giving them any freedom. How about just watching your child? Or am I old-fashioned? Of course I understand the appeal of the leash - I also understand the appeal of putting velcro on my child having the ability to stick him to the wall sometimes...but I don't do it - because it's kind of mean - and don't tell me that sticking your child on a leash, like a dog, isn't mean.

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Kristin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:11:43 GMT

I think the leash idea is great. When my husband and I went to Disney World for our honeymoon, I couldn't believe all the kids running around loose and the parents weren't paying attention. I've also been in stores when the kids are destroying displays and generally making a huge mess while the parents are trying to shop. The leashes at least keep little ones close and hopefully out of trouble.

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bethsmom — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:55:01 GMT

Leashes are great. We used one on vacation several years ago. It gives the 2 year old a sense of freedom.

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beachgirlsterling — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:01:52 GMT

I have a leash, but have yet to use it, I'm afraid my daughter will try to run and fall back. Although I would assume that would be difficult with a shopping cart.

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Manjari — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:34:53 GMT

I haven't given in to the leash idea yet. My twins are 19 months old. I'm hoping to avoid the leash thing, but I completely understand the appeal.

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Maeby — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:54:13 GMT

Bunny dont be stupid, toddlers can easily get out of dog crates.

If i had twin toddlers i'de probably use one of these leash things too! kids are crazy curious creatures and you've only got two hands!

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DCMama — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:51:10 GMT

Thank you. People can mock, but I'd rather see a leashed toddler on the subway than a free range toddler. In the city even my singleton will be leashed when he reaches that age. Seem better than the 5 year old in a stroller option that I see so often.

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Bunny — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:42:58 GMT

How about a dog crate?

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MissB — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:46:42 GMT

That picture is from a website that sells Twin Harnesses. I actually got that one. I've never successfully put both toddlers on the leash at the same time, though. I have tried to put one on the harness and the other in the basket of the grocery cart so I could go to the store without the stroller. Even that didn't work particularly well.

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Manjari — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:55:59 GMT

Is that you in the picture? Those twins are adorable!

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cancermoon — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:35:47 GMT

have you considered buying a gag? it keeps babies quiet!! yay!