Toddler Walking Harness

[treillw]

Went for a little hike last night with our 16 month old. She wanted to walk the entire time. Lots of stumbling and slipping on the uneven terrain. Thinking a little harness would be good for her to keep her from falling. Any other good ideas? She refused to hold hands after a little while and my back was starting to refuse to want to bend over constantly as well.

Thanks!

 

[bpa556]

I don’t recommend a harness. It’s a bigger pain than it’s worth.

Wear one of those baby carrying backpacks. Let her hike on her own until she tires out. Stick her in the papoose and she’ll crash while y’all finish your hike.


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[Marbles]

A good harness can be worth it. With my oldest, she needed one and it was really nice in situations were falling could result in injury/death but she wanted to walk. Never used it with my youngest.

Most of what you see sold is junk. I got one from Elaine at https://www.childharness.ca/specialneedsharness.html

I got one with two sets of straps under the arms and I could pick her up with out without an issue, which made me feel comfortable letting her walk along the side of the ferry or on trails with drop offs.

Packs are great, but if you have the time and she wants to walk, let her.

 

[kwackkillncrew]

We never got a harness. Figured it was one step away from those leashes that people put on their kids back pack. I always laughed at people "walking their kids" around a store.

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[treillw]

A good harness can be worth it. With my oldest, she needed one and it was really nice in situations were falling could result in injury/death but she wanted to walk. Never used it with my youngest.

Most of what you see sold is junk. I got one from Elaine at https://www.childharness.ca/specialneedsharness.html

I got one with two sets of straps under the arms and I could pick her up with out without an issue, which made me feel comfortable letting her walk along the side of the ferry or on trails with drop offs.

Packs are great, but if you have the time and she wants to walk, let her.

Looks like she's retiring. Any other ideas?

 

[Marbles]

Looks like she's retiring. Any other ideas?

No, sorry, my two are both past that stage.

 

[chapman8523]

No harness, let her learn without being leashed like an animal. Trust me, it will be ok.

 

[Rich M]

I’d rather see a kid on a leash (i wore one 50+ yrs ago) than just letting your little monsters run loose.

Nuthing wrong w a walking harness for lil ones either, save yer back - worth every penny. Kids will be running loose soon tho.

 

[schmalzy]

I don’t recommend a harness. It’s a bigger pain than it’s worth.

Wear one of those baby carrying backpacks. Let her hike on her own until she tires out. Stick her in the papoose and she’ll crash while y’all finish your hike.


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Had great experience doing this. My boys loved it. Some of my best memories and pictures have one of them riding in pack smiling.


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