Hey, at least it's better than the leash, right?
Which is natural, because your son is a toddler.
But, damn, it’s a nuisance—not to mention a tremendous responsibility. You can lessen the hassle and add to the fun by allowing your active child to “move freely” inside the friendly confines of a giant hamster ball.
Kids Like It, Too!
Oh, sure, every naysayer will badmouth the concept, noting that a giant plastic ball with holes poked in it for air is unwieldy and cramped. But have you ever seen a hamster not having fun inside one of these things? It’s always a party.
Better yet, it’s a wonderful parenting tool whose benefits include:
Safety. You’ve tried leashing your toddler, but you get odd stares, and your son even showed a penchant for sniffing other toddlers and lifting his leg at inappropriate times. A giant hamster ball, on the other hand, complete with 2-inch-thick plastic, will shield your child from harm’s way, including the bottles and hard fruits others may toss at him through immaturity and jealousy.
Cleanliness. It’s a dirty world, and do you really want your toddler mucking around in it among the great unwashed? A plastic ball will keep him germ-free, even as he rolls through department stores, public transportation and down the aisles of most carpeted churches.
Noise Reduction. It’s hard to hear inside a giant hamster ball. Which means that Junior won’t hear you cuss like a Somali pirate when you run out of smokes or realize that your TV Guide subscription just elapsed.
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Well, I have to say, it sure will make getting them down the stairs – or should I say out the 3rd floor window – a lot easier.
However, have you ever seen how the inside of the hamster ball gets all cloudy and muddy with the mix of urine and feces? Since I have already adopted rule #48, I can see this as being a real problem. But, it’s nothing a high powered hose inserted into one of the air holes can’t handle, so… I’m in!
Hamster ball bandwagon here I come! In order to save money and reduce my level of consumption, I think I will just put all my children in 1 hamster ball. This way they will learn important conflict management skills as they try to decide which way to roll.
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