I respect your opinion’s on this topic and I had the same thoughts about the “baby leash” until my friend shared a story with me. I had a friend that took her small kid to an amusement park, with thousands of people and her kid let go of her hand and took off into the crowd. She said this wasn’t something her baby had ever done before but it must have been because it was so excited. She said it took her an hour, running, screaming, and crying while imaging all the terrible things that could be happening for her to find that baby. I’m not going to lie, I was judging her when we went to the local carnival together but once she shared her story with me, it changed my opinion with this topic.

Perspective on baby leash: it’s not about controlling your child. It’s about protecting them from someone grabbing them in public.

Josh already got the stern dad tone and articulation down lol “DO NOT BE NEGATIVE IN THESE COMMENTS” 😂

I’m not a parent but I think that as long as you aren’t harming your child in any way it is your baby and whatever you think is best for raising them and teaching them.

Sav's concern when Josh mentioned the iron 😂

Another perspective on baby leash: my little brother had severe ADHD as a kid and he was always put on a leash but for SAFETY. If we were walking to the park on the sidewalk with traffic close he had to be on a lease or he would run in the road.

i only agree with cry it out once they are able to talk and communicate their emotions. if they are able to do that and are just crying, let them cry, and then they will eventually calm down and express their emotions with words

Sorry for such a long comment :) My mom tells me all these stories about how I was as a kid. I wanted to walk like my parents and not be held, I didn't want to always hold there hand or be in a stroller so I was always told to walk beside them. As a toddler my parents did discipline me, but as a toddler its hard to always follow the rules. My mom would say that if she let go of my hand for even a second, I would be gone! I was a very fast runner and always wanted to run! My parents had me on the "the kid leash". My parents say that as toddler I ran so many times away from my parents and because of the "leash" It kept me safe so that I wouldn't get lost in a crowd or anything. My parents only used this when in crowded public situation like the zoo, amusement park and airports. It's not a bad thing because it kept me safe so that I could wonder around ,but not too far, that my parents could be next to me. I don't think its bad and I actually thank them for doing that! Everyone has their own opinions and this is just mine. Ever kid is different, my older brother was "in a way more well behaved" then I was, so they never had to use a leash for him because he would always stick to there side. My mom and dad even thought of leashes as very bad and cruel until a friend recommend them to use one for me. When I found out that my parents used one for me I was upset because I was like "hey I'm a dog" but after they explained it I realized how much it kept me safe and how good they are and the safety they provide to many parents. And of course as I grew more I was able to grasp rules and the leash went away. I know that end the end both of you are great parents and will always do what is best for Ri! And thank you for sharing your opinion and this topic as many people don't dare it at all :) Much love! ❤

I clicked so fast! I love this family. God bless y’all 🥹❤️ “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” -Proverbs 22:6 “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.” -Ephesians 6:4 “All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.” -Isaiah 54:13

In regards to the baby leash, I can definitely see how it could be useful for kids that engage in eloping (running away). I've worked with kids with autism and many would take off running in parking lots, stores, out the door, etc. And they were FAST! Many would also hide after running or would not have the communication skills necessary to get back to the parents/ask for help.

Before my son became mobile, I too was against baby leashes and Ipads at restaurant. My son is very independent and doesn't like to be touched (no hes not on the spectrum we've had him tested). You hold his hands without him allowing it and he freaks out he likes to hold our fingers when im asking him to hold my hand. He likes to walk and by him wearing the leash it allows him to safely do it. Kids get distracted easily no matter how much home training you do. their brains work differently than ours, and they forget in some instances. I also require it when we are in busy areas, i dont trust other people and i worry someone will snach him up and run. Ipads at restaurants allow me and the other adults im with to peacefully enjoy a meal and not stress because my child is too loud or wants to get up. It also keeps him from being overstimulated by the amount of people were around. He feeds on the energy and can be wild. I have 2 boys (toddlers) and together in restaurants they get wild and loud, so for my sanity I allow the tablets. There's too many stressful moments and situations when you have your kids with you, so if there's a way to ease my stress and just enjoy some peace i will do it. My children are still apart of the conversations when they want to be or are being talked to and they eat their food. To picky toddler moms thats a big win!! Thats just my perspective on it, all kids are different and youll find what works best for you as she grows. Things and ideas change all the time.

We do cry it out, but only when we’ve done everything we can do and baby just isn’t stopping. But that’s the only time we let them cry it out. ❤️❤️❤️Love you guys

People use baby leashes so they don’t run away or get lost in big crowds, kids are unpredictable. It doesn’t matter if they’re trained (which using the word “trained” reminds me more of animals) to not do something, they’ll still do it because they aren’t thinking the way adults are. It’s not “looking at your child like an animal.” Others use it a lot of the time recently so their child doesn’t get snatched, it’s been a thing that children are getting snatched right out of their parents hands.

As a mama of 4 from 20 down to 6. I also couldn't imagine using a leash until baby #4. It absolutely depends on the child and as a parent of a child with autism absolutely so many different situations. Can I just say how blessed I feel to have listened to the beautiful way you shared not knowing or understanding. One thing I've learned as a mama is God has a sense of humor and the things I judged I've then been faced with! You two share with such kindness and empathy -what a blessing and modeling you have shown how to share an opinion that may be tricky. Thankyou. Blessings and such love from Canada. ❤

Hey Josh and Savannah!! I do want to clarify that when I put the comment about “spanking your kids makes them better humans” I was just giving a controversial topic…I wasn’t sharing my opinion! Also I’ve been watching you guys for so long and it’s cool to know that y’all used mine! Thank you guys for lighting up my day anytime you post. Love you guys❤️❤️❤️

My mom used a leash on me because I used to just take off running out of nowhere and it's the quickest way for a child to get kidnapped. On top of the fact that making a child reach up to hold your hand can become really uncomfortable for them. Putting a backpack leash or a leash on them allows them to have some sense of freedom to be able to walk and roam while keeping them safe and still nearby.

I love this video! ❤️ Can I share a reason for the baby leash. So I know a single mother who’s toddler is really quiet and able to escape from the house and has done so several times. So she’s had to have a child leash to make sure her child doesn’t escape from her, she cannot figure out what else to do (with the limited funds and resources she has) So I encouraged her to do that for the safety of her and her child 🥰 Edit: and I did mention the baby gates, and getting locks on the door. But her baby figures out how to step on things to get out of the gates. And she taught her baby how to unlock the door in case of a fire.

My little brother is on the spectrum and sometimes, when he is overstimulated, he runs away without communicating. My parents used a leash when we went to crowded places such as Disneyland. It helped him with his coping skills and verbal communication. Instead of running away and getting lost, he verbalized that he needed to take a step back.

Leash: oldest and middle child didn’t need one Last child : was so independent! If she could have walked out of the womb. I found a backpack character leash was a huge win for her. It gave her a sense of independence and it gave me a sense of security. She was much better able to self regulate when given appropriate amount of freedom. So basically the intended purpose is not to treat your child like a skip-Bo.

i just have to say, this channel is one that i always drop everything to watch. no matter what you guys post!

i got my daughter a leash because we like to hike and i don’t want her falling off a mountain :)

I never used a baby leash, but I absolutely thought about it. My son used to RUN in public places, as fast as he could, weaving between people and in large crowds, and he would get far away.. very quickly, it made me so anxious. To keep him safe and close to me, it would have been the best option. The older he got, he started to grow out of it, but a lot of kids take off. He is also on the spectrum, and although he's low on it - he had a hard time communicating his needs so his first instinct was to take off running to show me what he wanted but didn't realize i couldn't keep up. Otherwise, I never would have considered it! But each child is different, and requires different things!

I definitely love y’all insight and perspective on these topics. It’s interesting to see but I will definitely be thinking about these in the future. I love you guys! I love this whole vibe of the video and this sit down conversation.

I’ve never used a baby leash, but I’ve considered because I just want her to be protected. I don’t want her to get lost, or somebody grabbing her or whatever the case, if I did use it, it wouldn’t be for aesthetics or for fun. It would be solely for protection! Before I had a kid I was totally against them for the same reasons, but after I had one I definitely understand and see why people use them!

Leash my son would run hide in clothing racks so I bought a Leash he wore one time and I told if he minded and stayed where I could see him he would not have to wear so never used it again.

Most people think that breastfeeding is just a source of food but it’s actually more than that. Breast milk provides stem cells, which develops the gastrointestinal tract. Breast milk provides antibodies, which helps promote the immune system. Also, “Infants who are breastfed have reduced risks of: asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, severe lower respiratory disease, acute otitis media (ear infections), sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), gastrointestinal infections (diarrhea/vomiting), necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) for preterm infants . Additionally, it can help lower a mother’s risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer.” (CDC,2020) “Breastfeeding Is an Investment in Health, Not Just a Lifestyle Decision.” (CDC, 2020)

"Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die." Prov 23:13 "The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame." prov 29:15 " He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently. " Prov 13:24 " Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him." Prov 22:15 I believe in leaving the rod for last, however, the type of discipline needed may /will vary from child to child. In some cases you may not have to spank at all because the child is very obedient.

Charge the spiders rent - you know, the one's that Josh isn't eating 😅

You are a wonderful people with your daughter. That is important, nothing else. A glad family, bless you all also the lovely dog. Hugs from germany.

Hi! I have a nephew that I babysit and he is 3 years old but he is very independent and loves to wander off and do what he wants. So going somewhere like the zoo we want to keep him safe by making sure that he is near us and not wandering off. Another reason he like to play outside and of course we don't want him running out in the street cars or no cars but he doesn't listen right away so if we seeing him running towards the street and we yell STOP! We don't know if this is gonna be the time he's gonna listen or choose to be independent and not listen. So in public places we choose to put on (I don't like child leash lol) a child harness. But if a child who listens well and are obedient I dont think thats needed =)

for my family we bought one for when my nephew was younger and we would take him to big crowds or places we are unfamiliar places because when he was younger he didn’t listen very well and wander off or walk up to random strangers and act like he’s known them his whole life. he would see something exciting to him and dart off to see it or look at it. so for us it was more of a safety thing for us. we only used it a few times and worked with him on each time we went out on public safety and does great in public now

I love you guys , love the question and great answers

Baby leash is used for safety reasons, as crazy as it might look at least you child is safe! Toddlers will disappear in a blink of an eye and in crowded places that’s scary.

My only problem with kids using a phone or iPad in a restaurant is that I don't want to listen to whatever they are watching. I would prefer to see kids content with a screen than scream through a meal I am paying to enjoy.

The “baby leashes” have been very helpful for me. My son is 3 and is Autistic. A big commonality among Autistic kids (or people in general) is eloping, or running away. He doesn’t have an awareness about his environment…doesn’t realize moving cars are dangerous or not all people are people he can walk up to and be fine with. I also have an almost 1 year old and don’t always have a free hand to hold onto my son’s hand. A “leash” is just something I can attach to him, attach to me, and not have to worry about him getting to far away from me.

i just loved that fake smile he had at 14:47...lmaaooooo. Love you guys

Former baby leash child here 😂 Only at the beach because your girl wanted to run straight into the waves!! Safety first!!

I love you two SO MUCH!!!! My work schedule changed & I fell off badly but I'm back!!!! My KZfaq niece is getting so bug and beautiful

My feet got bigger to Savannah!! But now that my boys are grown my feet are shrinking back to my original size. So happy to see you guys back on utube. I've missed your sweet family. 🧡🧡

For the baby leash- I get what you mean!! I *think* I will use one but onlyyyyyy because of others. It has nothing to do with my daughter. Only in very large crowds tho. I know kids want to have the independence and I want my daughter to experience that but in this world people will really try to snatch your kid and that is my biggest fear because I know someone who that happened to! So the way I see it is my daughter can walk around independently like she wants but I also have that security knowing she’s safe and is wearing a little backpack that I can hold on to. Totally get both sides. And once she is older and I can tell her and she’ll listen when I say “you need to stay near mom” it would mainly be for like ages 1 to 2 or whatever when they can’t comprehend being told that and don’t understand their still able to have that source of independence and walking around and not needing to hold my hand but I still have that security knowing she’s safe idk if that makes sense lol

Just listened to you most recent podcast about KZfaq. As an aspiring influencer/youtuber myself, I know how important it is to watch videos all the way through. I always watch you guys videos until the end because I just love your dynamic and you make great content. Keep it up! I've been working at this KZfaq thing consistently for over a year now, and it is certainly hard work specially working a full time job. I wish I would have been more consistent in the beginning when I first started my channel back in 2017ish when I was still in school and had more time. Any additional advice you guys have outside of what you said on the podcast is greatly appreciated :D

I never used a baby leash and it never crossed my mind either. I was lucky enough to have children that responded to what was expected of them from a young age. So for example if we went for a walk and i had one child in the stroller the older two would either have to hold my hand or the stroller or someones hand if i was with someone. They were able to walk freely in areas were there were less dangers and i was able to watch them and give them some freedom but if i asked them to take my hand or hold the stroller they knew i wouldn't move til they did what i asked. There was an incident one day when i dropped of my eldest child to school and as I was walking out the front gate with all the other mums and toddlers one child in particular did a runner and as the child got closer to the road the mother screamed in horror as we all just watched a car coming as the toddler stepped onto the road. I will never forget that scream and I will never forget the look on that drivers face when he slammed on his brakes to avoid hitting the child. The mother left her stroller with her other child to run after her child and grabbed him back onto the path and she collapsed with her child in her arms with tears running down her face. The child was none the wiser of what the fuss was all about. You could see the child was a little shaken but was confused about what happened. The very next day she had a baby leash on him and we all understood and never judged another women that would use them. Parents need to have eyes on the back of there heads and sadly as much as we want to say we watch our children like hawks 24/7. We just don't and sometimes mistakes happen, you just need to pray that its not a mistake that will impact your life. Children are unpredictable and if you need to use it then do it knowing you are keeping your child safe. I would rather a safe child on a leash than a child no longer in your arms.

Baby leash opinion and I apologize for the length but this is an important issue that needs context. Before having my daughter, I said that I would never put one on my child. Now, I recognize it's a tool that is sometimes necessary. All the time? No, but both of my children have showed that occasionally, it is a necessity. First child was born hard of hearing with degenerative hearing loss and by the time she learned to walk, she had hearing aids. Those aids do not make it easier to hear in crowded areas, they just amplify everything, so our daughter couldnt hear us or have her attention grabbed because of the overstimulation of sight and the inability to be heard over noise. She is a GEM of a child and always hung out next to me, but when we went to Disneyland, we knew that we needed a baby backpack with a leash. Multiple reasons: it allowed her independence in being able to carry back up batteries, cases for the equipment she needed, etc. It also gave her freedom to explore, while also giving us something to tug on slightly if we needed to get her attention to either get out of the way of something dangerous, or just to sign or speak to her. It also allowed us to slow her down if she tried to run off to allow a parent to get to her and make sure we were close to talk or sign with her. So it's an aid for hard of hearing or deaf children. At least for our family. And we wanted to make sure that she controlled what kind she got, what color, everything so that she felt ownership over it. Then with my son, we were on vacation and heading to the airport and he was overstimulated as we were returning our rental and I didn't have a leash on him and he ran around the car thinking he was playing a game and almost was hit by another person pulling up their car to return. Thankfully I grabbed his arm just as he was about to run out in front of it but kids don't do things that make sense all the time. And pulling on baby arms can dislocate them easily. If he had a leash on, he wouldn't have even risked getting hit by the other car. Kids have a thought and go with it sometimes and no amount of training will stop those moments. He is also a whole lot different than his sister in that he wants to just run. He loves running off when we're out places and even though we constantly are trying to remind him, provide examples, discipline when he chooses poorly, he still does it. And for me, it was really a matter of what is freedom? Is it freedom for a child to just be home all the time if they don't behave perfectly or make mistakes? Or is it freedom to take them places, and practice good behavior with a tool that allows the child to wander and explore while also providing the parent a tool to make sure they remain close by? For us freedom to explore was more important to us and looked a certain way because our Deaf daughter explored primarily through touch and sight. It's all about time, place, and manner of use. If a parent has the kid on a leash and the kid is just pulling away and fighting it while the parent doesn't parent, then yeah, it makes me question how they are viewing their child. But we have no real clue if that child needs it for a specific reason like my daughter.

Good to see you guys. An I was sleeping on the couch til a spider came out of nowhere an I have yet to get it. So now I m back in the room. Just more comfy an back support out there. But so nice being back in a bed. Just takes a minute to get comfy

Y’all are amazing bro 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

my mouth physically dropped at the comment of the baby leash & comparing it to treating your child like an animal

Is that an iPad at home while eating dinner or out? …..I have a child with Autism and when he was little that’s what we used to keep him still and so we could even go out for dinner he would only watch educational shows cause he was obsessed with numbers, when the food came out we could take the iPad away cause he could then eat , but at home of course we didn’t need it as he didn’t have to sit at the table to wait for his food to be cooked ……. You know what I do most of the time is I mind my own business and then I don’t need to worry about how other mum do their mothering , I love to hear what works and doesn’t but at the end of the day we all going to make the best choice for our child and family . Unless there is abuse or neglect, minding your business really helps us all snd the only judging we should be doing is weather we think something is good for our family or not ..We can leave the other judgments to God .

I have used the baby leash when they were 1-2 and we were in an airport or vacation/Disney world. There are some crazy ppl out there and if I have to keep my kid on a leash if they were sick of the stroller to keep them happy and safe I will do that… kids run off all the time, kids are kidnapped daily… it was all about safely. Clearly we all know are children are not animals to compare it to that is ridiculous to me. Ry clearly isn’t walking yet. Just wait lol😮

Always have great conversations lol love it ♥️

this is definitely about to be an interesting video 😭🫶🏽

Those bloopers though! Y’all too silly!! I’m not a parent and I still enjoyed this video. I just love hearing from y’all! Y’all are doing excellent at this parenting thing!! A lot of young people are saying they not spanking their children. I still don’t know if I am. This whole gentle parenting is wired. I was spanked and turned out fine. Soooo idk. I love you guys soooo much!! 💚

Parents that have a child with disabilities like autism use leashes too because for obvious reasons (can’t communicate, sensory overload, running off) but even just any toddler because like others have said they are extremely unpredictable.. they TEST your boundaries every 5 mins of every day and if you’re out at the zoo or a busy place and they get away from you it could be dangerous. Especially being a parent of multiple children where you can’t always have 12 hands to keep them in the same area. 🤍

My mom used a baby leash for me when we would go to Disney or aquariums. She said it was because I was really curious and would constantly wonder off.

Sav: "baby on the way!" Josh: wha- nooo! love you guys😂

Hi Josh and Sav, I agree with that person who said natural colors for babies are boring. It really is, I love to see them wirh all the colors, after all they are babies. I really did enjoy this vlog as always.

I always said I would never use a baby leash I have a 18 month old and we use it in the airport when she’s running around and getting energy out or if we’re out in huge public spaces such as the zoo or aquarium honestly it just makes me feel better to know I have a hand on her and no one can grab her. 100% not about control. I am also pregnant with my second child so bending over and running after her is more difficult so it just makes me feel more secure

i have an opinion on the baby leash. I think they teach your child independence of being able to walk on their own and be a little distant from you and they also keep them safe from bad people or getting hurt etc. when you have multiple children things get out of hand and it’s a safe alternative.

I would like to try Factor when I have my daughter in December, will come in clutch!

I work in special education and a lot of parents of kids with special needs especially autism use a leash so that the kid is safe and can’t run because they may not be able to follow those safety directions yet like other kids their age but their too big to carry but the family wants to enjoy the outing. I know a lot of families struggle with the decision but at the end of the day I think it is about safety and often about a child with differing needs.

You guys seem like amazing parents😍

My sister and I hid in the clothing racks at Walmart and had my Mom freaking out. She had to go to the front and have them call for us over the intercom, Needless to say... we were on a joint leash for a little while after that as a punishment lol!

My sister had a baby leash when she was around 2 or 3 and it was mainly for a safety measure. My mom wanted her to be able to walk but she also liked running around and didn’t understand the concept of danger in the road. The leash just helped to keep her in a general safe area.

I was on a leash when I was a baby, this was back in the end of 80s. My mom got a lot of looks and bad comments from old ladies about it. But, I did not start out walking, I did not take my first steps I took my first run. I was running everywhere and I was fast. If I was sitting in the seat of a shopping cart I could all of a sudden get up and want to jump out to run, so she basically had to make sure I did not do that. She did not have an option of not going or just leaving me in a car all by myself. She had to handle me that was running and fast, and my older sister that was running away into all store windows and those rotating clothing racks or climbing store shelves. She had to have me on a leash or she would not be able to shop the food for the house or go anywhere for those couple of years that I was on a leash when she was alone with us. I think its totally understandable that some parents have to do it and that does not mean that they think of their kids of as animals (I know it was not intentional but the comment about the kids not being animals can feel like mom shaming for those that have to use a leash). My mom sometimes felt so horrible when she came home after being yelled at in public, but what was she to do. She needed her hands to pick things in the grocery store, I was to big to carry on her body at that point and she had a another energetic wild child next to her (my older sister) which was to old to be in a leash or anything, she was almost four years older than me. I think that before we judge in regards to the leash we have to understand why, and the why is for many the same as for my mother. Whenever she was with my father I was not on a leash because then they where two that could make sure I did not run away, and believe me they had to run after a speedy baby..

We did a “leash” it was backpack with a leash .. we pull hold his hand by have the leash on our wrist. People in big crowds are unpredictable and scary, as are kids.

Comment on the shoe size.. I thought my feet grew too. Heard from my doctor and a shoe salesman that they apparently changed shoe sizes?? Like, shoe companies apparently make the shoes differently now to change size? Idk. That’s what I was told and I’ll take it because I already have big feet. I’d rather think I have the same size I’ve always had than think my feet grew 😂

I was spanked VERY heavily and I think I turned out amazing. BUTTTTT... I do agree that it is different times. I don't see me spanking my child and will discipline with umderstandment of the WHY things were done.

Hey guys mom and dad you guys look so great.. I am so happy for you guys... I missed you guys..... I love your videos

!Baby leash! I never thought I’d use a baby leash on my child before having her and when she was a baby, but I love the security it gives when in a very public area where I may not be able to use a stroller. I will say I always have it in case I need it. But the few times I’ve used it on my now two year old daughter is at the airport and once in a store where she was getting super fussy, didn’t want to be in a cart, and wanted to run away from me as much as possible. I do not use it often as I do try to help her understand that she needs to stay by mom no matter what. My whole reasoning around using it in public areas, such as an airport, was for security reasons. You may trust your child won’t go too far from you but you cannot trust those around you especially in the world we live in today. Knowing you guys travel and love to travel and most likely will continue to travel with riella, ID say it’s a great option to have at least in an airport where people are constantly passing by so fast and you have to keep a certain pace and for the protection of your child ❤️

Yaaaaaaassssssss I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

I was wondering where most people find reliable information about parenting/ children and etc because I love learning before I have a child but don't know what websites/places to trust.

Y'all, I truly want you all to know I love you all and respect your opinions! You are by far my favorite couple and little family to be a part of the life virtually! I will say, as my son got older I regret getting him an iPad at some times, however having a son that is very active with his mind and body, sometimes having a a distraction when it comes to things like me studying or having dinner with family members he isn't so close to allows him to sorta be in his own world without the anxiety of having to mingle with people he really isn't comfortable with. Another thing that I use to agree with is a baby leash! I use to think the exact same thing, even up to the point of my son walking until I realized sometimes in big crowds it is the safest option. I however do not agree with the backpack leashes, but the coiled wrist to wrist I think are okay. it allows the child to have freedom beyond the typical leash but it assures you that they are close. Especially with trips like the zoo or the aquarium!

Josh’s jokes and faces in this video made me laugh so hard😂

Josh is so fly, go head then!!! Stylin and profilin!

It sounded like Sav ate spiders at night. I was concerned for a minute there. 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

My mother used a leash on one of my brothers. He was so bullheaded!! He just wouldn't listen when we were in public places and would run around everywhere (hiding in clothing racks, etc). My mother used the leash as a last resort but ultimately it was for his protection and for the peace of others in public. In short, my brother acted like an animal so he got the leash with a chest harness! 🙄😂

Not a parent yet but godparent as someone who has taken care of them in large and busy areas living in a city, baby leashes are a tremendous help especially with special needs children. They are such a help in ensuring that you know where your child is and gives them some independence or the feeling of while not being completely loose. Also you don’t tug on the safety harness the way you would to control an animal it’s more of a tether. Can also be one that goes around their wrists and daycares also use ones where multiple children hold on to parts of the same “leash”.

I love you guys.. so much

I used to think the same thing about the leashes, but tbh, what changed my mind lately have been all the shootings going on. I keep thinking “why if I had my child? What would I do?” Because I see how everyone Just runs for their life with no sense where they’re going. I’d like to have my baby next to me and take her to safety without worrying about losing her in the crowd. I’d be already too worried about the shots ! Also, my coworker told me she lost her daughter at a ZOO and she went crazy for over an hour! Turns out she went with a “new friend” she met. And when the little boy left with his family, she was too far from her mom and just wandered around.

My cousin uses a baby leash because he is really tall and when he's walking with his daughter who is a toddler it gets difficult and uncomfortable to be bent over holding her hand lol.

Yes I have four children I have only had to use a leash with one and I didn’t really understand why they were just running off they would just run toward pools or run towards lakes and you really can’t just say you’re not gonna go somewhere when you have other children too and you want everybody to have fun and stay safe turns out as they got older they have bipolar disorder and this most likely probably played A factor in why I had to use a leash with them…

Its tough having a baby during covid. Our family an friends are totally over covid an we stress that much more b4 our baby is born bc we have 3 other kids an need help with them. So now it will probably be just me during delivery an dad with the kids. But Im hoping to get a video of the birth so either way he can see her be born if it has to be that way.

You guys rock☺️👍🏽

I respect your opinion

Baby leash: me personally, my kids don’t act the best in public, I’ve tried hand holding, they only do it in the parking lot, I’ve tried holding the cart, in the cart, nothing, so if they choose to walk I’ll use it, it’s also for safety, they could easily be snatched up from someone from the cart hand holding etc, atleast with a leash it’s harder because they would have to unbuckle the harness or cut the leash or something cause I’d feel it being tucked on. But I also don’t have them on the leash every single time in public. We can’t have our eyes on our child literally 24/7 especially single mothers with no help. It helps a little, they also make cute leashes like a book pack they can put on and snap in the front with the leash in the back. It holds their sippies and all.

2:11 Hahaha.. I remember those days man. Those were the worse.

“I just like my toes to be in”😂

My son is autistic and he learns from watching his iPad and in public the iPad is what helps him from stemming so much and getting overwhelmed

Sav… where did you get your pants. I love those!

I agree to n large crowds the baby leash is extra perfection it only takes a mini second to grab and run with a small child. I don't mean walking around dragging your child like a dog use when necessary as perfection😁

My a** got 'TANNED' when I was growing up. LOLOL And Look at me now... a respectful adult!!! LOL

I think we put so much emphasis on the fact that it’s a leash… and the concept that it’s used for dogs. But, I see nothing wrong with the leash, and more so the benefit of allowing the kid to explore on their own.

Tablets can be a good thing. They have learning things an shows you can pick for them an a parental control on them

My mom had a type of leash that connects her wrist with mine and another for mi sister. She used it only if we went somewhere that was fuuuull of people cause we are very close in age and it helped her have eyes on both of us without going nuts. My opinion, i would use it if i went to idk Disney or a zoo with my little baby. I think it gives the kid some freedom to run around and you dont go nuts looking for your kid when it sees a giraffe and goes running towards it

I was against CIO...hubby wanted too...so we did it at 4 months when her Ped said she could go through the night without milk....it was one bad night (about 40 minutes) then GAME CHANGER in the sleep game!!!

Like you my feet grew with both of my pregnancies, but I also grew in height. I was 5'7 before pregnancy. After, I was 5'8! ☺️❤️

iPads/phones at restaurants are often helpful for parents who have children with sensory issues and who have anxiety and struggle in large places and the iPad or phone is a good way to keep them calm and focused on one thing

You already have a lot of great comments about this, but I’m just adding that I think leash really is necessary for safety. Even if your child has all the home training in the world, we live in a world where others aren’t. I would never use one on their arm. My oldest chose her backpack one and she loves to put stuff in it and walk around with it on. It doesn’t have to feel like an “animal” thing. I’d at least consider it if you’re doing to have more than two kids because you’ll be “outnumbered” and it’s just be an extra layer of protection. Love the video ❤️

I was totally against using a baby leash and didn’t understand it. And looked negatively at people that did use them UNTIL I had multiple children and we would go to like the zoo or something it actually helped a lot I have 5 kids 10 and under and it’s really easy for one of the smaller ones to wander. Especially if I have to take them alone.

Thoughts on baby leashes: lots of kid wander in public whether their parents have “trained” them or not. They are distractible. Why put kids on leashes? So they stay close. So that one in a hundred chance of them being harmed doesn’t happen. So they stay safe. I’ve only ever used a leash in airports as human trafficking is a serious issue in airports….keep them safe no matter what. Who cares if people don’t understand.

On the leash thing as well, i know a lot of kids who may be special needs, or have extra needs, it's a safety tool for both kids and parents. I use to feel the same way. But after hearing other parents talk, parents that have kids with high needs, may be on the spectrum, maybe mom has anxiety and this helps her feel more safe. I stopped looking at it as controlling your kid and started looking as a safety measure.