Milly, you're right about talking to little ones and all that. Yet, its impossible to keep a hold on little hands while shopping esp when you have more than one. Little ones can quickly become lost in a crowded mall or store or any situation really where there are crowds and/or excitement and mom needs to use hands to shop and pay. Sure, they know to stay by mom...but at a height of less than 3 feet they're looking at kneecaps. Its very easy to confuse one set of kneecaps for another lol!
Try taking 3 excited kids to Disney! It gets so crowded there that there can be a wait of an hour or more for the attractions. The potential for getting lost is pretty huge I think...and Disney is always announcing lost kids. Actually, Ive heard those announcements in stores and malls too. Me? Id rather be safer with littles.
Been there, done that, 4 times ( in fact, spent 3 days in DisneyLand Paris 5 weeks ago!)
You know, iv just realised what I say doesnt hold any merit here as I havnt physically pushed a child out of my vagina.
Hush little Milly! :)