[blparent] Noisy shoes

[Dena Wainwright]

we have the same harness for Elise, too. obviously we won't need for awhile, 
but it is so cute.
Dena

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eva Adams" <eadams15 at gmail.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes


> My boyfriend and I just bought the puppy dog leash for our 15 month 
> daughter.  We aren't letting her run ahead of us yet, but we like it for a 
> safety thing if she happens to break from our hand.  She really enjoys is, 
> and seems to be so proud of herself when she gets to walk like a big girl 
> instead of being in the stroller.
>
> Eva
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:06 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
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>> 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
>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> 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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