I have 3 girls 6,4, and 1 on the 14th of July.  Sadie (turning 1) will get the backback harness for her birthday.  I used the safty first one with the others.  It was a life saver.  It also tought them to say close.  So once I used it for a few weeks it was just for show or crowds.  At first I used it at home to get them accustomed to the distance and restrictions.  I must say it became a security for the now 4 year old.  I urge eveyone to use one the way it is intended!

I just came from Target and saw another harness, this one is a puppy... though in the package picture, it has a bear. Here's the link http://www.target.com/gp/search.html/ref=sr_bx_1/602-8405555-9322235?field-keywords=2-in-1+harness&index=target

From Walmart there is the monkey and a puppy  http://www.target.com/gp/search.html/ref=sr_bx_1/602-8405555-9322235?field-keywords=2-in-1+harness&index=target

That is until I had my son.

I've seen that monkey leash and it's adorable. And my son LOVES wearing packbacks (he's a huge Dora fan...) so we're about to go get one ourselves.

For those of you who can't find it at Wal Mart, I *think* you may be able to order it online. Wal Mart has a website that has most of their products availible online.

I thought I'd add this if you guys haven't seen it. It's very cute and it doesn't look at all like a leash. I've gotten asked by a lot of mommas where I got it.

If you can't find it at one Walmart, you may be able to find it at another. I know the first time I went to look for a leash, I found a cheap looking Elmo one. I only saw the monkey weeks later.

i bought the same monkey backpack/leash for my 2 year-old twins.  it is just about impossible to keep up with them when i'm by myself.  let those without children think what they will!!