Reins - 3 year old holiday

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Hi my dd is quite a danger to herself, absolute wild child, no sense of danger, doesnt walk just runs, prone to wondering off etc the only way to keep her safe when out is usually a buggy. We got one of those backpack reins for asda and that seemed to do the trick and worked on hand holding whilst on strap. We’re going on holiday and i dont feel that those bags are safe enough for longer walking journeys can be quite flimsy at times. Does anyone have any suggestions between full harness reins / wrist straps? I’ve seen some spring wrist reins on amazon but just worried someone could easily cut the wire or how effective this is to stop danger when just pulling a spring wire? Tia

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Little Life backpacks are sturdy. My 3yo loves to wear it and the handle alone is great for when she tries to dash away. "Ha, gotcha!"

Traditional reins, traditional wrist strap or backpack reins are all perfectly fine.
Try not to over think it or project yr anxiety onto yr child.
Seek some help for dealing with yr anxiety b4 it impacts yr life more than it already is.

We have crelling reins made for older children and teenagers with challenging behaviour . I have also lent them to friends for there neuro typical children when going through difficult phases or on holiday and days out to busy places