The reins ? Is that what you think is wrong?
Pretty normal to me. Let the toddler wonder a small way away from you but keep them close, stop them bolting into the road when you are not looking. Save you having to hold their hand and give them a bit more independence and freedom. Me and my brothers all had them. I think they're a great idea.
As to the shorts,socks, shoes combo??? Now thats really WRONG!!!
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