I didn't with my first, but I didn't know they were available and she was pretty easy. But, now I have twins...I'll totally be leashing them when they're on the loose in crowded areas like airports.

I think it's an issue when they're abused - like dragging your kid around on the floor like that one lady did in a Verizon store - she was arrested if I'm not mistaken.

I do it to my daughter and will get one for my son soon. She loves her doggy backpack! The safety of my children is more important than the odd looks I get.

I did!

When my daughter was a toddler she would run and never turn back to see if we followed.  We used it in busy places.  

With my son I never used it...didn't need to.

I think it depends on the child. 

Isabella isnt old enough for one yet. Shes walking but shes not one to really move too far away. Although she loves to wander around the house. But shes not willing to wander away too far yet from me or her Daddy.

But I agree with a lot that has been said. It truly depends on the child. And with children there really cant be any absolutes. Some of the leashes I think are a bit much, but some of them are really cute. If we had to use something like that for Isabella I would go with one of the cuter options. 

My youngest brother was always on the move and on meds that hyped him up. Coupled with being super friendly and talkative... I totally understand why my mother did it. She didn't stand a chance at keeping up with him. If Little G goes in that direction, then we'll have a leash too. I can take the looks, it's losing my little guy that I couldn't take.

my kids are 6, 4 and 2.  My oldest is high functioning autistic and whenever I go somewhere where I can't contain him, I put him on a leash just in case.  I can trust him more but he still runs or wanders sometimes.  My 4 yo always obey and will hold onto the stroller and my 2 yo is always in the stroller.  I'm about Safety all the way!!