WARNING: This is open to OPINIONS ONLY, please DO NOT comment on another persons opinion without thinking first, there are other HUMANS on the other side of the screen and whilst i understand not everyone is going to agree i DO NOT want people picking on, belittling or bullying anyone else for their OPINION.

I see both sides of the story, i never wanted a LEASH for my child either but SAFETY COMES FIRST and this might be what i need.

OP - You've seen A first hand now, she's fearless and while she's never really been a 'bolter' i want to give her a little freedom with the option to walk around without me having to worry too much about her, i can hook it onto the pram or hold it.
I was thinking of just the plain backpack for her as then it's a little more 'practical' as she grows as opposed to having a cow or monkey stuck to her back