How can I get my son to hold my hand?

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Anytime I try holding my 16 month olds hand, he drops to the ground and screams because he just wants to run. I eventually would just pick him up to avoid the meltdown. I recently hurt my back and can no longer pick him up or get him off the ground when he throws these fits. Obviously in parking lots, and out in public, I need him to understand that we hold hands for safety. Any way to get a child this young to be fine holding hands when necessary?

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Backpack leash. Don’t worry about judgy parents.

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I have a wrist to wrist leash and its the best thing ever. He can run a little bit but is still close and safe.
He loves it.

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Backpack leash,we have one for my Great granddaughter and it works great for her

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We had a backpack leash for my. Daughter and fixing to buy one for my 19 month old

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All the items listed: either wrist to wrist, harness, or backpack leash… used for both my children when they was little.
#1 who wants to walk with their arm in the air
#2 they feel independent, but you are really in control.
#3 if they are like my son who went from crawling to running they are safe.
Oh, and if someone makes a nasty comment reply " I don’t remember asking you how to raise my child. Mind your own business"

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I used to ask my daughters to help me walk down the road

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I had a backpack leash mine wore and we didn’t get outa the car without it .

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Back pack or wrist to wrist leash. They make them for this exact reason! You wouldn’t think twice about putting him in a car seat when driving. Why not use the safety devices available when needed??

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I had the wrist to wrist leash/link thing. I forget what it’s called. But, it was amazing for my high energy kids.

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My granddaughter had to get a backpack leash for my great grandson. The backpack looked like a monkey. It’s the only way she could take him out by herself.

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Unfortunately it’s about consistency and persistence he will get it eventually

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Offer him the option of holding your hand or the pocket of your pants (or something else attached to you). We went through a phase where he would pick a stick up off the ground and I’d hold one end and he’d hold the other - it was a game and he had the power to choose what to hold, and I felt he was safe

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Get a leash. Really. There are several options, backpacks,etc. It’s not a bad thing if it saves a life !!!