Comments on: Inventions by people who don’t grocery shop with children

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:05:06 +0000

Just had an experience with these this week at a thrift store. My 3 y.o. son and I had recently visited our local hands-on science museum for kids. They have this awesome kid-sized grocery store, complete with little carts. Oh, did we have FUN loading up carts with fake food and checking out at the pint-sized check stand (complete with conveyor belt). Good times.

Good times were not to be had this week, however, when we entered a thrift store for the first time and I stupidly point out, “Look, Buddy! It’s a kid cart!” It even had the “Customer In Training” flag fixed to a metal pole on the end of the handle. In training is right! Today’s lesson: adults sometimes make things that seem like fun but really just break your heart.

Next thing I know, the poor kid has loaded the cart to the brim with things he can’t “buy” as he could at the museum. It took some swift parenting skillz to help him with that one. So, cute as they may be, little carts are on my “Nawww” list. Thanks for the post.

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:51:58 +0000

I guess it’s hard not to be sarcastic. I get your point. The “aerodynamics” of the grocery carts and the relatively wide grocery lanes are invitations for kids to start racing the carts around. That is why the inventor of the grocery cart that has a seat for kids is one of the wisest men of our time.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:42:22 +0000

I think you are soooo true on this one!!! My daughter asks me only to run through the market

By: Deana

Deana — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:51:44 +0000

I hate those stupid little carts. Getting the backs of your ankles rammed with one of them will scar you for life. Seriously. I am cringing thinking about it. My kids don’t even ask anymore.

By: kiki

kiki — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:48:45 +0000

i thought those kids looked familiar. they must be the ones who rammed their carts into my backside. thanks for that. take care.

By: amber

amber — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:13:35 +0000

aw, what a cute couple of kids! I used to love those little carts when I was a kid. Made me feel so important
.-= amber´s last blog ..If I had a million dollars…. =-.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:30:39 +0000

BWHAHAHAHAAAAA I remember the first time that I saw those; "awwww cute" second time; I had kids with me: "awww hell" Sad that I didn't have more than passing moments with you at Blissdom .-= Rachel´s last blog ..The Bliss in My Heart =-.

By: Leighann

Leighann — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:26:49 +0000

The race car cart SUCKS because it’s inevitable that the family walking in front of us gets it. Or it’s too heavy to maneuver. Or our store has decided that you can’t take it to the parking lot and you have to transfer your two year old to a regular cart at the checkout lane, making him cry.

The best solution? Shop alone.

By: Michelle Smiles

Michelle Smiles — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:06:27 +0000

Hate those mini carts - I've had to dodge many a child aiming for my shins. (Sabrina is blissfully unaware of them so far). But the worst shopping cart invention (for multiple kids) in my opinion is the carts at Target. They have these double carts that have the child sit low (head is about at my crotch). They sit on little stools facing each other - knees touching. 3 minutes in and I was cursing the man who invented them. 15 minutes in and I was ready to sell both of my children. .-= Michelle Smiles´s last blog ..Pre-school =-.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:37:51 +0000

I hate the race car carts & intentionally avoid the stores that have them. You can't turn in them. Plus, I think the cart part is actualy smaller so you can't fit as much in there. When I do have to get one, I think mine is always lopsided so the wheels squeak & wobble. What fun. .-= Natalie´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday- Why I call my daughter Cheeks =-.