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A Cautionary Tail - How To Keep Your Child Safe With Modern Baby Reins
Times have changed since I was a child... and even since I was a new Mum... especially when it comes to baby reins.
For some reason, many parents seem to view this vital piece of baby safety equipment with suspicion and even derision. They don't want to restrain their toddler because they feel it interferes with their burgeoning desire for independence. Or they don't want to have to go through the trauma of forcing Little Johnny into the buckles and straps of a harness.
Well, that's all very well if you're prepared to run around after them ensuring that they don't get into mischief. What's really amazing is that, having made the choice to abandon reins, parents then seem unwilling to maintain a close watch on Junior when there are other distractions. How often have you seen a cluster of parents chatting in the playground whilst their offspring run around in every increasing circles until they are out of eyeline.
There is a sudden and vocal increase in the level of activity amongst the huddle of parents in the centre of the playground as one realises that their offspring has done a runner. Often, he is just playing hide and seek but some will actually succeed in making a break for it before being restrained by another grown up as they make their way out of the gate onto the main road.
It's daft really because there are so many modern, easy alternatives to those old-fashioned clip, leather and strap straight-jacket baby reins.
These days you can get backpack reins where the child can work on their independence by carrying their own treasures, freeing up one arm for Mum or Dad to clip a long leash onto a buckle on the back. It's less invasive but allows the adult to give a reminding tug if they try to stray too far away.
But the piece de resistance is the genius who designed the Goldbug Animal Backpack Reins. This child-friendly piece of equipment comes in 20 different species of animals - puppies, butterflies, cows, bear, giraffes, rabbits, koalas, monkeys, ponies, lions, lambs - there's even a unicorn and a dinosaur for the more imaginative child. The straps can be adjusted as your child grows and the buckle allows it to be removed so that it can be used as a regular backpack when the rein is not needed.
Most importantly, instead of the conventional rein attachment, it is the tail of each animal that is used to maintain the connection between parent and child. What a difference this one minor adaptation can make to the delicate ego of budding adventurers.
Invest in one of these ingenious alternatives to old-time baby reins and help your child retain their personal street cred whilst still ensuring their safety.
About the Author
Ashley J Downs is a parent with several children and knows the trials and tribulations of raising kids. Find
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