re: Carseats in shopping carts

saraboston · June 2011

https://www.woai.com/content/troubleshooters/story/Car-seats-in-shopping-carts-become-a-dangerous/r8L5T6EXd0mw29A5OjCsaw.cspx

yikes.

SpartanChick88 · June 2011

That's exactly why DD always went into the basket of the shopping cart when I had her in the car seat. I would just pack stuff around her - PITA yes, but better than risking her toppling over.

shannond354 · June 2011

Kredd88:
That's exactly why DD always went into the basket of the shopping cart when I had her in the car seat. I would just pack stuff around her - PITA yes, but better than risking her toppling over.

We do this, too. Total PITA but worth it.

CelticWife · June 2011

Sadly, it happens a lot. I actually saw a cart tip over with the car seat attached a few years ago. i have always wondered what happened to that baby.

We use the Maxi Cosi Mico car seat. The main negative review about it is that you cannot put it in the front cart basket because it will not fit. But this is the reason for that.

Reepicheep · June 2011

I tried putting Finn's seat in the front of the shopping cart a couple of times, but it never seemed secure. So I always just put it in the main basket. I thought I wa inept at shopping cart/car seat fitting, but I guess not!

write2nicole · June 2011

savannah_girl:
I am going to be open. I did this, and I will still do this (if/when we have a 2nd child). One accident in what a million? I have to go shopping, and take baby too... its safer to put her/him there than try to hold baby and grabb groceries too.

Random rare freak accidents happen, but that doesn't mean that this is the norm.

You can still keep your baby in the car seat. Just put the car seat in the main basket.

Kristi221 · June 2011

This is why I use my Ergo for grocery shopping! Room in the cart and a safe baby!

KelzinBoston · June 2011

savannah_girl:

I am going to be open. I did this, and I will still do this (if/when we have a 2nd child). One accident in what a million? I have to go shopping, and take baby too... its safer to put her/him there than try to hold baby and grabb groceries too.

Random rare freak accidents happen, but that doesn't mean that this is the norm.

It happens a lot. If I need to bring the baby into the store in the carrier, I just put him in the main basket. I did this a lot with 2 kids at the beginning (DS1 in the seat, DS2 in the carseat in the main part of the cart). Another option is using my Ergo for DS2 (which works great for us now).

HappyMommy28 · June 2011

Kristi221:
This is why I use my Ergo for grocery shopping! Room in the cart and a safe baby!

This! I love my Ergo and wraps. ) Plus, DS ends up falling asleep leaving me a cozy, quiet shopping trip. win win!

Fulbri05 · June 2011

RoseTor:
Kristi221:
This is why I use my Ergo for grocery shopping! Room in the cart and a safe baby!
This! I love my Ergo and wraps. ) Plus, DS ends up falling asleep leaving me a cozy, quiet shopping trip. win win!

Yes, this exactly! And now that he's older I wear him on my back so I have no restricted mobility. He passes out within 5 minutes and sleeps the whole time. He hated being strapped into his carseat anyway.

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pepomntpat · June 2011

savannah_girl:
I am going to be open. I did this, and I will still do this (if/when we have a 2nd child). One accident in what a million? I have to go shopping, and take baby too... its safer to put her/him there than try to hold baby and grabb groceries too.

Random rare freak accidents happen, but that doesn't mean that this is the norm.

Get a carrier like a Moby or an Ergo. MUCH safer and you can't turn your back.

Ananke · June 2011

Like PPs, I usually wear DS in a wrap. It is so awesome to put him in a high back carry so he can see what's going on and I can still interact with him. If it's a short trip or my back is hurting, I'll let him sit in the basket (but won't let go of the cart, which means he comes out during produce shopping), and I'll bring my ring sling for when he gets fussy. I end up getting tons of comments on how great it is that I wear him!

When he was in the infant seat and I didn't want to wake him, I'd put him in the main basket area and either pile stuff around him or pull a separate cart behind me. I definitely won't endanger my child over a slight convenience. I've heard that it's actually more dangerous for a baby to be in a car seat and tip over than out of one, because car seats aren't meant for that type of impact.

mbfirefly98 · June 2011

If you read the owner's manual it will even tell you NOT to do this!

tSquared1987 · June 2011

I'm not gonna lie, I do this.

I have tried to push two shopping carts at the same time with them both in the main basket, but I am definately not talented enough to push two carts. I've also tried to bring the double stroller and push that and the cart, definately not skilled enough for that either. I've tried to put one in a wrap and the other in the basket, but they LOATHE the wrap.

I usually take my BFF to the store with me that way I can shop, but sometimes I have to go alone. I don't have another option besides to put one on top and the other in the main basket. I literally never take my hand off the car seat though. I am petrified of this happening but I don't know what else to do.

wife1014 · June 2011

Flame away...when my girls were in the infant carrier, I put it on top. I guess it "was worth the risk"

triplea1819 · June 2011

wife1014:
Flame away...when my girls were in the infant carrier, I put it on top. I guess it "was worth the risk"

this. Mine clips in on the back and does not move. if I put it in the main part I do not have enough room to buy all the groceries I need without piling them on top of her!

FirstBabyMomma · June 2011

I don't do it, but that's because our car seat doesn't "click" so it doesn't feel secure.

Our grocery store has carts with infant seats attached (the baby is facing you and there is a strap and buckle to keep them in) so I usually use those if I am on my own--- after wiping them down, of course (*cue shopping cart cover debate*)! Or I wait until DH and I can go together for big shops, and if I need to pick up a few things, I keep her in the stroller and use the basket underneath, plus a hand basket if necessary.

hopkins5 · June 2011

We don't do it. It's not worth the risk. The car seat manual even says not to, and some carts have a little picture telling you not to put them in there. I totally understand the convenience so I'm not judging those who do this, but I choose not to. I'll wear her or fill a basket while I push her in the stroller. If she has to come with me (which she often does), grocery trips are smaller than if I were to go by myself. It's a pain, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

slharbi1 · June 2011

I think I read a statistic when I ws pregnant that 50% of all emergency room visits with infants was because of this.

MrsLnt · June 2011

I just push the stroller and fit whatever I can underneath it, if I'm alone at the store. It drives better than the cart does, anyway.

TBLilyRose · June 2011

I think the only time we ever put DS in the top was at BRU because they had it big enough that his seat actually fit in. It never fit in any other carts well enough. I admit I'm glad he can sit up well now so I can just put him right in the cart. He doesn't like to be worn and it makes grocery shopping so much easier especially considering he loves to just sit up and look around at stuff and flirt with the old ladies instead of being in his car seat in the basket.

NillaWafers · June 2011

slharbi1:
I think I read a statistic when I ws pregnant that 50% of all emergency room visits with infants was because of this.

90% of people will believe you if you quote a statistic.

write2nicole · June 2011

NillaWafers:
slharbi1:
I think I read a statistic when I ws pregnant that 50% of all emergency room visits with infants was because of this.
90% of people will believe you if you quote a statistic.

Both of these statements are 100% fact. I read them both on www.madeitup.com.

wife1014 · June 2011

I generally never pop back in to read replies but I've been checking in on this one. TB must be filled with moms who care way more than the general population. Every time I am out shopping (which is a lot) there are infant carriers on baskets. So go you supermoms! If I could do pip from my phone,I would give all a medal

ShellyD914 · June 2011

whenyouseesparks:
wife1014:
I generally never pop back in to read replies but I've been checking in on this one. TB must be filled with moms who care way more than the general population. Every time I am out shopping (which is a lot) there are infant carriers on baskets. So go you supermoms! If I could do pip from my phone,I would give all a medal
Wife in all the times I have been to Target, the grocery store, BRU, etc, I can't remember ever seeing anyone with an infant that didn't put it on top of the cart. I often did it (or wore LO) and the seat clicked into place and then I'd take the handle and put as far back and down as it would go and it was sturdy. I honestly never though twice about it. Maybe a regional thing? Are shopping carts not as big and sturdy in other regions as they are here? I never knew this was even an issue.

I agree. Must be a CT thing, because I never thought it was as big of an issue as this post makes it seem.