[blparent] Noisy shoes

Wed Nov 12 18:43:30 UTC 2008

I think I'm with you on the bells versus the squeaky shoes. my guide *loves* 
squeaky toys, and I don't know how it would be to have to train it out of 
him not to respond every time the baby squeaked. I think I'll go with the 
bells as well. any ideas on which types of bells work best and hold up well 
to wear and tear?
Dena

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From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com>
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes

> 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.
>
>
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> On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:24 AM
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> 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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> 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-----
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> On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
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>
> 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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