Really, what people call baby leash is more like a toddler harness. It fits under the arms and around the chest in a way that is not uncomfortable for the baby.

 Let me give you an example on why I am using a baby leash. it was during a holiday sale at the mall and my shoelace have become undone. As i bent to tie them, my baby took off running to look at a toy. When I was finished he was inside the toy store. I hid in a corner and waited if he would notice that I was not with him. And he did after a minute that I heard him crying and yelling. He must think he is lost.

On the very same day, I bought my baby leash and he never got lost. Its a good thing because what if the next time he runs away in the street.

Baby leashes are not as a punishment for the child but rather it has become my way to ensure his safety and of the people around him as he gets very naughty and clumsy at time. but most of the time he is a very sweet child. I would continually use it until he has learned not to run away from his adult companion.