[blparent] Noisy shoes

[Pickrell, Rebecca M.]

Exactly. 
And, there will be a period of time when your baby will have incredible
mobile skills but absolutely no impulse control, combined with no
understanding of whatever language you speak. 
They really are like computer programs at that age, you need to define
*everything*. 
A leash in my oppinion is essential. 
Melissa is right, as their ability to understand kicks in, and as their
impulse control kicks in,a leash is less essential, but still good to
have. 
As I said, hubby doesn't have to like the leash, he does need to keep
his child safe, and a leash is a great way to do it. If hubby though
knows of other workable solutions, I'd love to hear them. 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:24 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes

Very true, and the leash will not have to be around forever.  I am
starting to use it less with Austin in certain situations as he's gotten
older.  It wasn't easy forme to start to do this, but I know it has been
great for both of us and I'm still able to keep him safe, which is the
ultimate goal.
Babies do grow up; no stage lasts forever.  Each new one brings new
joys, new skills gained, but also a whole new set of challenges!  I
guess that's why they refer to parenting as a journey.
Melissa

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M.
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes

I've gotten comments on the leash I use for my daughter, and they've all
been positive. 
Really though, I don't much care, because as parents, it is our job to
keep our kids safe, while still providing them and ourselves
oppertunities to get out and about. 
Your husband doesn't have to like the leash, but he does need to keep
his child safe. Liking the leash is not a requirement for *using* a
leash. 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:30 AM
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Subject: [blparent] Noisy shoes

Hi Shannon,
I wasn't thrilled about the squeaking shoes either, so I put bells on my
son's shoes.  They are noisy, but at least it's a pleasant noise to
listen to.  As for leashes, at least in the US, they sell really cute
ones that are a small backpack that looks like an animal (we have a
monkey) and the tail of the animal is the leash.  Austin still loves his
(not all kids do, of
course) and has even named it.  Maybe I get stares when I'm out in
public, but at least I know Austin is safe.  And, I've received a ton of
comments about how cute the leash is, and even what a good idea it is.  
Good luck!
Melissa 

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