Eddie Bauer 2-in-1 Harness Buddy: Must-Haves for All Parents of Toddlers

My 18-month-old daughter is notorious for wandering off, as all children are. Immediately realizing this could be a problem, I sought out a solution. I tried to keep her in the stroller, and she's too heavy to carry for long periods of time. While chasing her around Target, I tugged her along into the baby section. I remembered seeing some parents with child leashes on my travels as well as on TV. I asked an associate about it and she directed me down one of the aisles. She pointed out three styles of Eddie Bauer 2-in-1 Harness Buddies: A monkey, a dog and a bear.

Harness Buddies come in different styles and colors and are not hard to find. Target carries them as well as various online stores. The average price for it is about ten dollars.

To use the Harness Buddy simply put it on your child like a backpack and buckle the two straps across the front. The detachable tail works as a leash featuring a loop handle. The soft material is comfortable and soft. It has paws on the straps making it all the more cute and cuddly. It also features a single pocket on the back.

One of the things I love most about this product is the fact that it is easily converted from leash to backpack with the detachment of its tail. My daughter loves to wear it wherever she goes, even admiring herself in the mirror with it. The Harness Buddies are very cute; I found the monkey to be the cutest with its beady little eyes and comforting face.

The most important feature of all is how it keeps my daughter safe. It prevents my daughter from darting off and getting lost in a crowd. She not only gets the freedom to walk, but she also gets to feel independent and get her exercise.

While going through crowds I am able to keep her close. The world is full of child molesters, kidnappers, and all kinds of dangers; a leash while frowned upon by some, is one of the few things that can keep a child safe. She wears it happily and I am happy knowing she's close by and I can prevent her from running in front of cars and many other dangerous situations.

Harness Buddies are made of polyester and are machine washable. It is easy to put on and take off and the straps are adjustable. I have received many compliments about it, as well as many asking where to get it. It is a must have for parents of toddlers.