We bought a harness

I think they can be a great safety tool in public places when used properly (not to drag a poor kid around lol)

Don't worry if you get some funky looks from people! Whatever makes your day easier and doesn't hurt anybody is just fine :)

I have been thinking about getting one for my dd. you'll have to let me know how it works and i might go ahead and get one.

my daughter is not a puppy...

Each mom can make their own choices for kids. I have seen moms use a harness/leash in a manner that actually seemed to help, but I have also seen the parent dragging their screaming kid during a total meltdown. I could go either way.. I don't think twice when used in an appopriate manner, but sadly, it is the one dummy of a parent that ruins it for the rest of society.

We have one that we used and we loved it. My son loved being on it. He was the child who would not hold your hand but would run if you didn't hold his hand. This was the solution to that problem. He got to feel like he was free to walk how and where he wanted and yet we knew he was safe and couldn't go very far.I didn't feel like I was treating my son like a puppy at all. It's not like I put a collar and leash on him.

 Yeah my son is not a puppy either.

Quoting AshleyVanNess:

my daughter is not a puppy...

But they both are perfect bait for child snatchers, especially if you let them out of your sight -- do you both intend to carry your children everywhere until they are teenagers? 

Quoting jridgill:

 Yeah my son is not a puppy either.

Quoting AshleyVanNess:

my daughter is not a puppy...

 

I rather endure snotty comments from snot nosed parents who think their way is the ONLY way than lose my ds. 

 I made the post. I was just agreeing my son is not a puppy. He is going to be SAFE though!!! Big plus for me :)

Quoting BriannaKye:

But they both are perfect bait for child snatchers, especially if you let them out of your sight -- do you both intend to carry your children everywhere until they are teenagers? 

Quoting jridgill:

 Yeah my son is not a puppy either.

Quoting AshleyVanNess:

my daughter is not a puppy...

 

 

The point is that your son is not a puppy just because you don't choose to hold him the entire time you are in a crowded place OR choose to use a harness.  A hand hold is too easily broken, and yoru son easily swept away, to rely on.

Quoting jridgill:

 I made the post. I was just agreeing my son is not a puppy. He is going to be SAFE though!!! Big plus for me :)

Quoting BriannaKye:

But they both are perfect bait for child snatchers, especially if you let them out of your sight -- do you both intend to carry your children everywhere until they are teenagers? 

Quoting jridgill:

 Yeah my son is not a puppy either.

Quoting AshleyVanNess:

my daughter is not a puppy...