we have Koaly for when she's with me, and Monkey for when she's with daddy.

i usually hold her hand as well, with her walking beside me, so it's not always looking like a lead.

at 2.5, she's just starting to bolt on me, esp into dangerous situations, so i'm glad i used it earlier (when she was more compliant), as that has made her used to wearing it. Having the cute animal on the back makes it very kid friendly.

i really like it in carparks, it goes on her as soon as i take her out the car. That is my challenge right now, teaching her how to behave in a carpark - nothing seems to sinkj in right now.

oh and pre kids? i thought they were AWFUL! i realise now why they are around. but it's free choice - obv not for everyone. i often think younger mums might have more energy and health, to chase after toddlers, i feel a bit guilty that i feel i NEED this aid, to help me parent (as an older mum whose body is starting to show it's age). but i am v.sensitive in general, to the age i was when i had her. whole nother story.