[blparent] Noisy shoes

[Barbara Hammel]

The leashes we have are just harnesses with the leash attached.  They fasten 
with velcro in the back.  They're kind of tricky to figure out though.  You 
have to get the child's arms through in the right place.  We don't use them 
often but if I take the twins alone I take one on a leash and the other 
holds onto my cane.  I've even tied the one's cane to his leash so we don't 
have to spend forever looking for it if he drops it or throws it.  Now 
looking for cane tips?  That's a different story.  So far I've found them 
when the pop off.
Barbara

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From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:05 PM
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes

> I only had the opportunity to use it once and it was a real leash that 
> belonged to our husky.  Gab thought it great fun to wear Shelby's leash as 
> we made our way through a very busy airport in Las Angelas.  I don't care 
> what others think as long as my child is safe. V
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> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:06 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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