Anyone else scared/worried about carseats in shopping carts?

vgnick · October 2010

I never gave it much thought before, but while I was pregnant I read some horror stories about carseats falling off because they aren't built to fit there. So I try to put the carseat in the large part of the cart whenever possible. I have a carrier for LO but that can't always be used. Am I the only one paranoid about this? I get strange looks when I put him in the large part of the cart but it makes me feel better. But this still makes me timid when we go out. I can't wait til he can sit up and sit in the front by himself!

Qmommy · October 2010

I'm not a fan of it either. However, I did it once and it felt safe to me. With that said, I never took my hand off it... haha

I just keep my moby with me when ever we leave the house so I don't have to deal with the car seat while shopping.

WildcatPrincess · October 2010

I always use a carrier, it's way easier.

MWoodside · October 2010

It is not safe to put the carrier on the top/front part at all. I just baby wear in the store anyway It is SO much easier.

vgnick · October 2010

I always keep my hand on it too. He only likes his carrier sometimes and for short periods. And he doesn't like to sleep in there hence the carseat.

weheartsofie · October 2010

I usually have my Moby but if I have to use the cart I put LO in the larger area too.

Borst-Plotz · October 2010

DH got mad at me when I wouldn't let him put the carrier in the front of the cart...until I showed him how it looked and he realized it wasn't a good idea. She's worn 90% of the time in the store...otherwise she's in the big part.

I don't think they are made to fit in that part anymore anyway.

punkfiction_v.3 · October 2010

i cant see over it if its on top. i always put it in the big area. ive never gotten strange looks.

EllaandLuca · October 2010

There are a few stores here in Ontario that have a 2 level cart - if you use a click and go/travel system the carrier clicks onto the top level properly so it's very safe, as safe as your stroller would be. Otherwise I bring our stroller with us - this is usually what happens as I walk to the grocery store a lot!

pcmwith1n · October 2010

I always put LO in the large part of the cart when shopping too. I tried the front part the other day and quickly changed my mind. Didn't seem that safe to me. People can give me strange looks all they want.

Dreamsicle23 · October 2010

I know you're not supposed to, but I do it all the time and have never felt like it was unsafe. Flame away.

ougrad1 · October 2010

EllaandLuca:
There are a few stores here in Ontario that have a 2 level cart - if you use a click and go/travel system the carrier clicks onto the top level properly so it's very safe, as safe as your stroller would be. Otherwise I bring our stroller with us - this is usually what happens as I walk to the grocery store a lot!

My snugrides click onto the cart as tightly as they do in the bases in the car. I couldn't go anywhere, ever, if I didn't use the seat part of the cart.

MermaidNM · October 2010

I wear my baby at the grocery store mostly. I don't think it is easier, but definitely safer.

MrsBalletStar05 · October 2010

Dreamsicle23:
I know you're not supposed to, but I do it all the time and have never felt like it was unsafe. Flame away.

Ditto

MelonieK · October 2010

We take the stroller or put her in the big part of the cart. I would love to wear her, but we're still new to it and not very comfortable yet.

bakedlaurabean · October 2010

I have done it a few times (I usually wear him, though) and it felt safe to me. It's not wobbly at all, so I'm not concerned it will fall off.

kaylakaylakayla · October 2010

punkfiction_v.3:
i cant see over it if its on top. i always put it in the big area. ive never gotten strange looks.

this.

BaileyDoodle2010 · October 2010

i have put the seat on the top part of the cart. it really depends on the place. I have been some places that it doesnt fit right, then i put it in the bottom. other carts, it fits great. if she is sleeping, then i bring the seat. if she is awake, i wear her.

mbh610 · October 2010

My sister swears up & down that the carseat should actually lock onto the seat-part of the cart. Probably 13 years ago when she had her kids, but my carseat definitely does not!!! When I do go to grocery store alone, I'll put her whole carseat down into the big part of the cart. Otherwise, SO goes with me & we bring the stroller or I use the carrier - or I just run to the store on my own on the weekend & SO stays at home with DD. I have an Infantino Infinity carrier though that somehow straps to the cart seat, but I honestly think it'd be easier to just wear her!

[<b>edited by:</b> mbh610 at 11:15 PM (GMT -6) on Wed, Oct 13 2010]

ETA: I leave the carrier in the car, but we only have one car so I only keep it on certain days like when I have an appointment to go to or errand to run that has to be done during the day. I need to start keeping it in the diaper bag though so that even when I am at home I have it - DD has suddenly become super clingy & wants to be with Mom all the time!!! She used to LOVE laying on her play mat, now she's rolling over every which way and gets so irritated, I can't walk away for 5 minutes!

*Laney* · October 2010

punkfiction_v.3:
i cant see over it if its on top. i always put it in the big area. ive never gotten strange looks.

I have had him in the front and ALWAYS have my hands on the seat but the fact that I can't see in front of me bothers me more. I'm 5'11 and I still can't see over the seat. People are just so ignorant walking out in front of me or cutting me off and I wouldn't want to crash my cart into anyone. There is a GREAT produce store near me with the HUGEST selection of fruits and exotic produce and it's always superbusy and people are just rude there... leaving their carts unattended in the middle of the isle and giving me a drity looks when i move their carts....

As you can tell pet peeve!

I think wearing the baby is the best idea...

StephanieDM · October 2010

I usually wear DD when I go to the store, or I put her in her stroller if I'm just going for a few things. A few times I've put her carseat in the large part of the shopping cart.

Once a bagger at my local grocery store actually GRABBED DD's seat and said "oh people usually just put it up top..." and MOVED HER to the top. I said "That's not safe!!!" and immediately yanked her away and gave her a angry stare. I was not happy at all. I understand if you think you're being helpful but don't EVER touch/move my child.

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