Before you Order
Which Safety Harness should you buy? And whose?
Before you spend your money on ANYBODY'S harness you need to decide which Safety Harness is the best one to buy for your situation.
This means thinking about the behaviour of the person who will be wearing the harness, how often you will be using the harness and in what situations.
- do you have a toddler on your hands who has learned the new skill of walking and doesn't want to stop?
- are you struggling with a 3 year old who has decided not to listen to you ever again?
- are you terrified of losing your 6 year old in the crowds on your vacation?
- does your child-to-adult have difficulty recognizing dangerous situations around crowds, strangers, traffic?
If a $10 harness from a local store will suit your needs, why spend more then you have to?
If you think one of my harnesses would be a better choice then (GREAT!) please read on.
Deciding between the Child Harness (single chest strap) and the Child-to-Adult Harness (2 chest straps)
Obviously the Child-to-Adult Harness is the only harness of choice for larger or older children, teenagers and adults who need some form of security when out in our communities.
However, the Child-to-Adult Harness really is appropriate for people of all ages. If you have a larger toddler on your hands, you may want to consider the added security that this 2 chest strap design provides.
I have made Child-to-Adult Harnesses for an 18 month old, a 2 year old and many 3-to-4 year olds.
But don't spend more money than you need to and don't buy a Ferrari for driving in a school zone.
My Child Harness is intended for new walking Babies, Toddlers and small and/or young children only.
The single chest strap design sits very comfortably around their small bodies and in most cases the harness provides all the security we parents (or our Grandparents) require.
To decide if the $35 Child Harness with it's single chest strap design will suit your needs, think about:
- how much the child will grow during the years the harness will be used
- how much the harness needs to expand to fit over heavier clothing and/or winter jackets during those years
- that this harness is specifically for new walkers, toddlers and small children only
To decide if the $50-to-$75 Child-to-Adult Harness with it's 2 chest strap design will suit your needs, think about:
- the "activity level" of the person who will be wearing the harness
- the amount of security that person needs
- where you will be using the harness and the level of security you need in those locations
- if the person will attempt to remove the harness, inwhichcase buckle covers or locks should be considered
- that this harness was designed specifically for larger or stronger toddlers who would shred a conventional toddler harness and older children-to-adults who have no sense of danger when out in our communities
I had a Mom order a Child-to-Adult Harness for her 3 year old simply because she liked the look of the design.
If you consider as many factors as you can, even the appearance of the harness, it will help ensure that you get the product that's right for the person wearing it as well as for yourself.
I hope I haven't completely confused you and you are now ready to order your harness.
You can get an idea of your costs by reviewing my price list.
