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Daily Discussion Thread:🙈Thur 11 Apr 2024 (aussie.zone)

submitted 7 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

heh..

Actually saw that recently at the shops and wasn't quite sure how to feel about it.

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 4 points 7 months ago

I understand that it's now OK to do this - apparently having the kid on a leash/harness means they "can explore their world with both hands" rather than going through life with one hand raised up above their head in their mother's grasp. Apparently the leash/harness is good for brain development and posture. I'm from the first generation where such harnesses were not OK (the Dr Spock baby in person), and I sorta kinda get where they're coming from. Also a less stressed mum.