[blparent] Noisy shoes

[Eva Adams]

We got our harness from walmart.  It costs about $10.  They usually have a 
puppy, monkey, and a bear.

Eva
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From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes


> Where do you find those?  I will probably need one again in about another 
> year or so.
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> From: "Eva Adams" <eadams15 at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:01 AM
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>> 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
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>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com>
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>> 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.
>>>
>>>
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>>> 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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