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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a father of a 17 month old who weighs 13kg - I think that's about 30 to 35lbs. He cannot sit in his pram for journies or be held by the hand to walk by our sides or able to use reigns. He is extremely headstrong and strong as well. I carry him on my shoulders everywhere as it's the only way I can ensure his safety and that the eardrums of passers by remain intact.

I hold him firmly by the ankles with both hands, never do I use one hand - not even for the shortest of moments as I will never know when he wants to start playing the 'jumping game' and bounce up and down like galloping a horse.

Like most activities with my child, everything requires common sense and caution. There are a million and one things that could hurt a child but when taking care you minimise those risks. I haven't tripped over in the street or out hill walking in all my adult life (I'm now 30), but when I'm carrying my son on my shoulders I slow down and rarely look anywhere other than 5 feet in front of my shoes, just to glance up to check my route or traffic etc.

If you are comfortable having a go, it took my son about 3 times before he took to it (he loves it now),  go for it. But bear in mind the extra risk you are placing both on yourself and your child and minimise those risks. [/quote]

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