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• Aug. 15, 2007 - Solutions
Sometimes it seems the simplest things can be the solutions we've been needing for a long time!
I was reading over at my friend's blog Stillearning and without meaning to she solved one of my biggest troubles! 
I have been wrestling with " What to do about having a 2yo and a 1yo and homeschooling the older boys 7 and 6. "
The 2yo will sit for good lengths of time and do "homework" with her brothers but as soon as I move away troubles arise such as crayons being bitten etc... and then all the troubles of doing chores with toddlers going right behind messing up as I get one area in order 3 other places may have for instance squashed tomatoes all over to clean up from some fun game that was made up while I was busy!
That is just one example I could give you hundreds more and to my shame it is largely my fault because although I believe in the child training concept called tomato staking _ keeping the child that is too immature to be left alone near your side... I need training too!! I get busy and want to whip through some task to get it done and dread being slowed down by a toddler next to me so I hope for the best and well, only 50% of the time or less does that really work out! Because of the two steps forward and three steps back principal! 
So I was reminded of the child harness that I have seen others use occasionally through the years. Again I have mostly had a reaction of "that just doesn't seems right!" But as a mom that has struggled through this with my boys being close in age and now my girls close in age meaning that the experience is somewhat like having twins, so much being done at the same time!; diapering and potty training at the same time walking and obedience training at the same time!
This past year I have been through the mill with episodes related to our toddler going off on her own! The baby has been safe as she can be trusted to stay in her play pen or in her walker  But she is almost a walker herself and I feel she needs to have some exploration. We go out in the yard or to the park or sit on the floor in the great room regularly for much of that!
The independence seeking is showing in the baby more and more and so I assume in a matter of months the playpen will no longer hold her back! Lina could climb out of everything by 18 months old.
So especially for library and other outings that are supposed to be enjoyable for all I think I will try this harness idea! Using such item along with other methods such as the playpen, constant correction, rewards, stroller etc... should be a great help. I am thinking it may even help with potty training in that i will be able to be more responsive to the children's needs in general and they will be near enough to possibly remember to ask for help rather than ignore signs of needing to go!
I like this article!!!Child Safety
For now we will use the FREE idea my friend gave!!!
Well I am off to hunt for some string for Lina!
Jacinda
PS This is a really nice harness pricey though! CUTE |
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• Aug. 16, 2007 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>
Oh, and what kind of chair was that on your pictures that looked like a 2 person chair with a skinny back, if you don't mind me asking? Speaking of which, I love the pictures you've posted, especially the ones with your children sitting together and playing together-they look so happy :)!
Pam, Yes, I made and effort this morning with Lina. She thought it was fun for the first ten minutes and then resisted it. I rigged an oversized belt connected with a belt around my waist But she caused it to come loose after about 15-20 mins. I'll try again later today. She says she doesn't like me right now! LOL
The chair you are asking about is a birthing chair. I bought it on ebay from a woodworking craftsman who replicated it from a 1800's style birthing chair for his wife's homebirth.
I knew it was what I was looking for and it was much more affordable than the others I have seen online.
Worked great for Sophia's homebirth. I only had slight pulling of the skin ( some times called skid marks) and those marks healed within just a few days!!! The best birth ever!!
If you have more questions about it. Just ask :^)
Edited by 5lilpeppers on Aug. 16, 2007 at 9:48 AM