Toddler injured on luggage conveyor belt in Atlanta airport
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Ugh...that's our airport. And next week we need to fly with our very active toddler. I've been absolutely dreading it. We can't bring our stroller because there is no room for it in our tiny vehicle on the other end of the trip. My husband and I will both be looking after him and I've got the brightest shirt I can find for him to wear. He's a really sweet and good boy, just very, very busy. Wish us luck.
^^Instead of wishing for luck, why not try one of these suggestions from ClaraC: "Or, maybe use one of those cute backpack leashes? Or a "hand holder" where there is a bracelet around the child's wrist and a bracelet around the parent's wrist, and a 3 or 4 foot lead?"
I personally don't believe I've ever seen a child as fearless as that. As he's being sucked back into the hole, he's not terribly concerned.
Other kids would be screaming.
A lot of people in the public have a lot of "shoulds" for parents, and shame parents for doing what's needed to keep a child safe, and what's needed for this one is a leash.
And since he's now going to have to sit for a very long time, being in a stroller right now wouldn't be the best option.
I do have to ask. Did you provide primary care for adventuresome toddlers?
Because I had one, not like this one - my child at least had fear - and I wish I'd have used a hand holder leash when he was that age.
The problem with a leash in a crowded airport luggage area is that the crowds can be so thick, that a leash on an active child could quickly get in the way of other travelers, and trip someone up. It would have to be a short leash, in which case, holding the child's hand would be as effective. I didn't watch the video, but by your description, it sounds like the kid thought it was something like an amusement park ride, so he thought it was fun, rather than being afraid.
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The problem with a leash in a crowded airport luggage area is that the crowds can be so thick, that a leash on an active child could quickly get in the way of other travelers, and trip someone up. It would have to be a short leash, in which case, holding the child's hand would be as effective. I didn't watch the video, but by your description, it sounds like the kid thought it was something like an amusement park ride, so he thought it was fun, rather than being afraid.
And looking at him, he did seem to think it was fun! I'm not sure at what point the injury occurred, but the video I saw he's having fun.
But yes, a short leash when you're going through crowds. I've seen those cute backpacks that are really leashes, and they hold the child at approx the same proximity as hand holding, which involves a parents and a child's hand, and can be uncomfortable - especially if mom actually needs her hand to carry stuff.
The problem with a leash in a crowded airport luggage area is that the crowds can be so thick, that a leash on an active child could quickly get in the way of other travelers, and trip someone up. It would have to be a short leash, in which case, holding the child's hand would be as effective. I didn't watch the video, but by your description, it sounds like the kid thought it was something like an amusement park ride, so he thought it was fun, rather than being afraid.
That's what I was thinking as well, that the leash would easily trip other people. Those leashes aren't good for crowded places, and Atlanta is one of the busiest airports in the country. Holding the toddler would be the best option.
What is the difference between strapping a kid into a stroller and putting a leash on him, as far as restraining goes? Safety needs to be the priority over "teaching a lesson" in this situation, especially with a two year old.
A child is strapped into a stroller so that they don't fall out. It is a safety mechanism.
A leash is used for small animals who cannot understand instructions. A two year old child who is not mentally impaired is capable of following simple instructions for short periods of time.
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A child is strapped into a stroller so that they don't fall out. It is a safety mechanism.
A leash is used for small animals who cannot understand instructions. A two year old child who is not mentally impaired is capable of following simple instructions for short periods of time.
I'm not going to bet my toddler's life on it.
And no, not all two year olds are capable of following the "stand right here" instruction.
And no, not all two year olds are capable of following the "stand right here" instruction.
The majority of toddlers are not walking around leashed, and are not dying in great numbers.
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