Comments on: Whether to Tether, and How! http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html A dad's eye view of baby and toddler stuff Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:34:58 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: chere http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html/comment-page-1#comment-22405 chere Fri, 08 May 2009 01:11:21 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2005/09/whether-to-tether-and-how.html#comment-22405 Great idea, but shoudn't be in a harness form. I saw a movie where a kidnapper made the child take off all their clothes and cut off thier hair, I think the tether should be like a tether the hospital's have for new babies with keys only parents or guardians have to remove, and its not automatically seen by predator. I'm sure that harness come off in seconds. Great idea, but shoudn’t be in a harness form. I saw a movie where a kidnapper made the child take off all their clothes and cut off thier hair, I think the tether should be like a tether the hospital’s have for new babies with keys only parents or guardians have to remove, and its not automatically seen by predator. I’m sure that harness come off in seconds.

]]> By: mk http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html/comment-page-1#comment-6290 mk Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:53:40 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2005/09/whether-to-tether-and-how.html#comment-6290 <p>Thanks!! I need one and was afraid of picking the wrong one (wouldn't last, too easy to get out of, etc). Think I am going to go with the Natele one- I looked at the Love handle- wow $45!!</p> Thanks!! I need one and was afraid of picking the wrong one (wouldn’t last, too easy to get out of, etc). Think I am going to go with the Natele one- I looked at the Love handle- wow $45!!

]]> By: navi http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html/comment-page-1#comment-6289 navi Mon, 19 May 2008 01:30:53 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2005/09/whether-to-tether-and-how.html#comment-6289 <p><a href="http://www.tommiguard.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.tommiguard.com</a> has custom orders for larger kids, though its a 2-3 week wait due to demand, according to their site. Though that one by Natale looks adjustable as well.</p> http://www.tommiguard.com has custom orders for larger kids, though its a 2-3 week wait due to demand, according to their site. Though that one by Natale looks adjustable as well.

]]> By: Meira http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html/comment-page-1#comment-6288 Meira Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:10:20 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2005/09/whether-to-tether-and-how.html#comment-6288 <p>I decided to buy them for my twins, and we used them for a while when they were about 24 months. I think what confirmed the decision to get them was the realization that riding in a stroller did not provide any exercise or exploration for them, and holding their hands meant I had no hands, and was crouched over for the whole walk.</p> I decided to buy them for my twins, and we used them for a while when they were about 24 months. I think what confirmed the decision to get them was the realization that riding in a stroller did not provide any exercise or exploration for them, and holding their hands meant I had no hands, and was crouched over for the whole walk.

]]> By: sillymama http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html/comment-page-1#comment-6287 sillymama Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:15:31 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2005/09/whether-to-tether-and-how.html#comment-6287 <p>I always thought they were ridiculous and would never have thought I'd want one, but I have a 13 month old who is running everywhere! You really can't reason with someone that age and I can't get any shopping done these days since she hates sitting in her stroller and is out of sight in seconds if I let her walk on her own.</p> I always thought they were ridiculous and would never have thought I’d want one, but I have a 13 month old who is running everywhere! You really can’t reason with someone that age and I can’t get any shopping done these days since she hates sitting in her stroller and is out of sight in seconds if I let her walk on her own.

]]> By: Valerie http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html/comment-page-1#comment-6286 Valerie Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:28:03 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2005/09/whether-to-tether-and-how.html#comment-6286 <p>If you are looking for a hip, chic alternative to the traditional tether, check out The Love Handle by Liberté Apparel. <br /> </p> If you are looking for a hip, chic alternative to the traditional tether, check out The Love Handle by Liberté Apparel.

]]> By: susan http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html/comment-page-1#comment-6285 susan Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:52:25 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2005/09/whether-to-tether-and-how.html#comment-6285 <p>Jan, <br /> This site has harnesses for older children:<br /> <a href="http://www.dandeecorp.com/." rel="nofollow">http://www.dandeecorp.com/.</a></p> <p>A mom in Idaho designed the harness for her daughter.</p> <p>I have two of them. My girls are now 9 and 7 and don't wear them much anymore,but I have used these when they were younger and they are wonderful. The harness is a strong lightweight webbing with only one opening in the back. I did replace the leash with a stronger one,but other than that I have been very pleased.</p> <p> My oldest is a wanderer and this harness/leash has made for several very peaceful and enjoyable outings and trips. </p> <p>Check it out. Email if you need more information .</p> <p>Susan</p> Jan,
This site has harnesses for older children:
http://www.dandeecorp.com/.

A mom in Idaho designed the harness for her daughter.

I have two of them. My girls are now 9 and 7 and don’t wear them much anymore,but I have used these when they were younger and they are wonderful. The harness is a strong lightweight webbing with only one opening in the back. I did replace the leash with a stronger one,but other than that I have been very pleased.

My oldest is a wanderer and this harness/leash has made for several very peaceful and enjoyable outings and trips.

Check it out. Email if you need more information .

Susan

]]> By: Jan http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html/comment-page-1#comment-6284 Jan Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:29:35 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2005/09/whether-to-tether-and-how.html#comment-6284 <p>I have a friend with a high-functional autistic son about 7 years old. I believe a chest harness with a leash would be good for her (single mom) because she can't carry him any longer in her arms and must have some freedom to carry packages when she shops. The child tantrums and tends to run off without the slightest provocation, once even running off into a crowded parking lot with moving vehicles, and since he is older, she couldn't run fast enough to catch him. Does anyone know where to get one for a larger child? For those who criticize, think of this... Lots of nuts out there who would grab a child and run off with it. It only takes a second. Having a child tethered to you gives the child some freedom (even normal children) and gives the parent peace of mind. For anyone who has had a child disappear from view while shopping, such as hiding under a clothes rack, this feeling of extreme panic would be well understood. For those who don't have children, yet feel qualified to give "parenting" advice, I can only say experience is the best qualifier.</p> I have a friend with a high-functional autistic son about 7 years old. I believe a chest harness with a leash would be good for her (single mom) because she can’t carry him any longer in her arms and must have some freedom to carry packages when she shops. The child tantrums and tends to run off without the slightest provocation, once even running off into a crowded parking lot with moving vehicles, and since he is older, she couldn’t run fast enough to catch him. Does anyone know where to get one for a larger child? For those who criticize, think of this… Lots of nuts out there who would grab a child and run off with it. It only takes a second. Having a child tethered to you gives the child some freedom (even normal children) and gives the parent peace of mind. For anyone who has had a child disappear from view while shopping, such as hiding under a clothes rack, this feeling of extreme panic would be well understood. For those who don’t have children, yet feel qualified to give “parenting” advice, I can only say experience is the best qualifier.

]]> By: Monica http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html/comment-page-1#comment-6283 Monica Sat, 26 May 2007 16:48:44 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2005/09/whether-to-tether-and-how.html#comment-6283 <p>There is also a great tether/harness that is called the Harness Buddy. It looks like a backpack (usually a stuffed animal, monkey, bear, etc.) and has a tether (tail) that has a loop on the end for the parents wrist. I googled it and found one for only about $10. My husband isn't too keen on the idea but we are going to an amusement park and I can't risk having my rambuncious 2-year-old running off and getting lost or heaven for bid, worse.</p> There is also a great tether/harness that is called the Harness Buddy. It looks like a backpack (usually a stuffed animal, monkey, bear, etc.) and has a tether (tail) that has a loop on the end for the parents wrist. I googled it and found one for only about $10. My husband isn’t too keen on the idea but we are going to an amusement park and I can’t risk having my rambuncious 2-year-old running off and getting lost or heaven for bid, worse.

]]> By: tatihana http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2005/09/whether_to_teth.html/comment-page-1#comment-6282 tatihana Thu, 24 May 2007 20:18:15 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2005/09/whether-to-tether-and-how.html#comment-6282 <p>I'm a mom of a very playful little girl (23 months) and she is usually very calm and helpful when i'm travelling. Though luck would have it that one day, we missed our train and ended up at the train station for more than 3 hours. I have always made sure that there would never be more than an hour lay over cause little hands and bodies get bored really quick. So needless to say I got ready for her to start showing her indepenence. <br /> I got lunch/ dinner and rented one of those movie players that train stations have ( lifesavers... 10 different movies and some cartoon shows) but even with all that i knew it would be a matter of time before she would get antsy and start to try and bolt on me. Then, 2 hours into our wait she ran. Worse was that the subway had just come in so there were a lot of people rushing to meet their trains and my daughter thinking it was all one game took off. I am slightly disabled though to look me you would never know, therefore running after her can be a problem at times. I spent the next 30 mins. trying everything to keep her occupied. She had enough she was tired and cranky and had way too much engery to spend. In between me holding her by her arm and her trying to tear herself away and scrreaming bloody murder, I saw it. A little girl went walking by wearing what looked like a little backpack only it had tail that the mother was holding... she looked at me and understood. It hit me the lady had a harness on the little girl and now they came and sat near us. <br /> We talked till the train came and her little girl played with my little girl and I realized then what my mother had told me so long ago. "I keep you safe by the best of my means. Not everyone likes it, not everyone agrees, but you are safe and able to live and grow as you please." <br /> I had shunned the thought of a harness to appease what others might think of me. It wasn't the first time my daughter had thrown a temper tantrum nor would it be the last. Only this time I'm going to do as my mother had taught me. Keep my child safe as I see fit. <br /> I applaud those mothers that may never need or use a harness, but I applaud those who choose to take an extra level of safety, for those moments when they look away for only a second. I understand more and more... and i'm grateful to read about those who go though the same fears as me.</p> I’m a mom of a very playful little girl (23 months) and she is usually very calm and helpful when i’m travelling. Though luck would have it that one day, we missed our train and ended up at the train station for more than 3 hours. I have always made sure that there would never be more than an hour lay over cause little hands and bodies get bored really quick. So needless to say I got ready for her to start showing her indepenence.
I got lunch/ dinner and rented one of those movie players that train stations have ( lifesavers… 10 different movies and some cartoon shows) but even with all that i knew it would be a matter of time before she would get antsy and start to try and bolt on me. Then, 2 hours into our wait she ran. Worse was that the subway had just come in so there were a lot of people rushing to meet their trains and my daughter thinking it was all one game took off. I am slightly disabled though to look me you would never know, therefore running after her can be a problem at times. I spent the next 30 mins. trying everything to keep her occupied. She had enough she was tired and cranky and had way too much engery to spend. In between me holding her by her arm and her trying to tear herself away and scrreaming bloody murder, I saw it. A little girl went walking by wearing what looked like a little backpack only it had tail that the mother was holding… she looked at me and understood. It hit me the lady had a harness on the little girl and now they came and sat near us.
We talked till the train came and her little girl played with my little girl and I realized then what my mother had told me so long ago. “I keep you safe by the best of my means. Not everyone likes it, not everyone agrees, but you are safe and able to live and grow as you please.”
I had shunned the thought of a harness to appease what others might think of me. It wasn’t the first time my daughter had thrown a temper tantrum nor would it be the last. Only this time I’m going to do as my mother had taught me. Keep my child safe as I see fit.
I applaud those mothers that may never need or use a harness, but I applaud those who choose to take an extra level of safety, for those moments when they look away for only a second. I understand more and more… and i’m grateful to read about those who go though the same fears as me.

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