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Leading strings are pieces of fabric to support a child learning to walk. In 17th and 18th century
History and origin
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Leading strings are pieces of fabric to support a child learning to walk. In 17th and 18th century Europe
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, they were narrow fabric straps attached to children's clothing that prevented a child from straying too far or falling as they learned to walk.
Leading strings served two functions: reducing bumps and bruises in children who are beginning to walk, and restraining those who might injure themselves while exploring. Leading strings have been widely replaced by baby walker
A baby walker is a device that can be used by infants who cannot walk on their own to move from one place to another. Modern baby walkers are also for toddlers. They have a base made of hard plastic sitting on top of wheels and a suspended fabri ...
s and playpen
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s, or similarly by a child harness
A child harness (alternative: ''child tether'', ''walking harness'', British English: ''walking reins'') is a safety device worn by children when walking with a parent or carer. Child harnesses are most commonly used with toddlers and children of ...
.
See also
*1650–1700 in fashion
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*1700–1750 in fashion
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*1750–1795 in fashion
Year 175 ( CLXXV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Piso and Iulianus (or, less frequently, year 928 ''Ab urbe condita ...
References
*OED
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History and origin
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