Parent tester Hannah uses this with her toddler (pictured above) and found her son seems happy wearing them and the lead is quite long to give them just the right amount of freedom to explore. Our range of reins for toddlers will let you keep your toddler near to you and safe whilst also having the option to let them run free and explore. Unlike some of the other reins included in this list there is no chest strap or clip at the front that your toddler can undo.

With its bold pink colour and butterfly motif, this cute harness definitely stands out, but it delivers on more than just looks. If your little one is addicted to the exploits of Duggee and the squirrel club, this backpack is bound to win them over. As toddlers gain their independence, they’ll love taking their own treasures with them in their dinosaur backpack.

The backpack has wings to enable your child to complete the transformation from little person to fluttering butterfly. The Lehoo Castle wrist strap also has a lock and key fastening, meaning curious children can't just unclip the wrist strap on their own (they key sits within the parent strap, so you have no risk of losing it).

The whole thing folds down for storage, and the cute design will appeal to little explorers who may need some persuading to slip on a less fun harness. This adorable toddler backpack with reins has a handy velcro wrist strap which parent tester Erika who uses these reins with her toddler (pictured above) says, "Is very handy as we can be pretty much hands-free, which is great, especially when my husband has the dog in tow too! The reins are easy to clip on and off at the top, allowing parents to keep hold of their kids in public spaces, but it's not as secure as some styles and is probably better for occasional use when kids are more confident on their feet, rather than as a training tool.The backpack can also be used as a handy bag for parents, if you would rather not have the design on show, you can turn it inside out and wear it as a plain bag to keep any essentials. Each has its purpose but you'll probably want a more secure harness for a younger child, while a backpack or wrist strap is more suited to confident toddlers or older children. Our clever design helps you teach your child to walk and wander, whilst helping with balance and confidence. Type – Baby or toddler reins generally come in three styles: backpacks, chest harnesses and wrist straps.