[blparent] leashes and harnesses

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

We have always used the "backpack" harness with the animal.  We use a
monkey, and have named him Bo Bo.  The leash does have a hole in it so you
can put it on your wrist.  The strap also comes off, so if you get to an
area where you want your son to play a little more freely, you can take the
strap off, put it in your pocket, and have your son continue to wear the
backpack part of the leash so you don't have to tote it around, and also so
the strap can be reattached in a hurry if necessary.  I've never seen a
wrist to wrist leash; I think my concern would be how easy it could be for
the child to get the leash off of his wrist.  With the backpack, it is
certainly a lot harder to wiggle away.
I hope this helps, and I'm glad you're checking out a variety of options.  
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lisamaria Martinez
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 5:29 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: [blparent] leashes and harnesses

Hi All,

So, I ordered two wrist-to-wrist leashes the other day. My hubby and I
purchased a leash attached to a harness with a cute little elephant on
top. But, I have some questions though.

Anyone prefer a certain type of leash/harness?

I think I'll prefer the wrist leashes but purchased a harness with an
animal on it because I might want my son's hands free to play and what
not.

We checked out reviews online about Jeep brand harnesses and they had
bad reviews. Apparently, the leash hooks to the top of the harness so
if the kid spins around they get their necks wrapped up. Anyone like
any brand that won't strangle my kid?

Also, what do you all think of the harnesses that are just a plain
harness, no backpack, no cute animal?

Thanks for any commentary. I like to accessorize so I see myself and
my son using a few different leashes/harnesses.

Regards,
LM

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