Category: Parent Talk
I don't have kids now and probably won't for a while, but plan on it, but I've been thinking...when walking with a baby or toddler in public, how does one go about keeping track and carrying everything? i'm assuming strollers wouldn't work with a dog or cane, so how have yall gone about carrying the baby and the mobility device and anything else you're carying?
with a toddler in terms of keeping track of them, I've heard some people use the kid leashes? what methods have worked for yall for keeping track of them in public? i don't want to be one of those super overprotective parents but I also want to make sure my kid is safe and doesn't get lost.
also, have yall had trouble detecting messes and spills made by toddlers? with my dog it's pretty easy to detect spills and things because she doesn't run around all that much, but I'm imagining a toddler running around a lot and spilling things without my knowing; are there any ideas for being strategic about that process?
One last question, is feeding the baby challenging in ters of cleaning up spit-ups and things like that?
You can use a stroller blind: pull it behind you by tipping it on its back wheels. Otherwise, you can use a backpack when they're tiny and just have them ride on your shoulders when they get bigger. That is what I have done. I've heard of blind people using wagons, carts, pretty much anything you can pull.
But it is a challenge whether you can see or not many times. If you're resourceful you'll find a way, orthodox and otherwise.
One thing I did when my daughter was tiny was stick her inside my ski jacket. Some people, particularly older women, were put off by it claiming I was treating her "like you were carrying a puppy", but, she slept in there, unfortunately spat up in there, and stayed warm in there.
There are all sorts of ways you'll find for doing things.
I don't have kids, and don't plan to, so I can't answer nearly all your questions. But I know they make holders especially for carrying babies on your chest or back. I've seen sightedand blind parents alike use them. If you've got strong enough muscles for it, that could work while they're small enough. I know the kid leashes cause some controversy with the sighted public, but I've also heard they're effective. I also know blind parents who have put little bells on toddler's shoes, so they can hear where they're running, especially in public.
I'm not sure if this is available anywhere else or not, bu I know here iniaaustrali, there is a thing called a stroller tow. it has a strap tat goes around you like a belt, and then extends out behind you where it clips on to the handle of the stroller, so you have both hands free, and it just gets pulled behind you...I use it for my little girl and everyone says i look like a horse and cart. hahah but it works.
She isn't walking yet so I havn't had to deal with her walking out in public as yet, but we did just get her this little nklet thing, that also has 2 bells on it, so we can hear pretty much every time she moves.
As for messes, I haven't found that to be too difficult, it just means paying attention, and being aware of wherethe child is at al times. And not sure if it is children in general, orjust mine, but I know that when she is silent, she is more than likely doing something she knows she shouldn't be
Oh and sorry for the spelling errors; my keyboard is messing up.
Yup, it's true. I've heard other parents say when their kid has gone quiet, generally they're doing something they shouldn't.
To throw in my 2 sence, if your worried about food mess, don't let the child run around with food period. I no it is possible to teach them, you just have to start young. Food belongs in the kitchen, not the rest of the house.
With most strolers now, you can pull them along behind you with one hand, and have a hand free to use your cane or hold doggys harnis.
Hope this was helpfull.
that is helpful. thanks all :)