s/o how do you handle grocery shopping

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[Post New]06/26/2011 15:59
Anonymous
Leave child in cart as I unload. Use one foot to hold on to cart so it doesn't roll away. Return cart with child still in, then walk back to cart either carrying child or letting child walk while I hold his hand--depending on child's age/ circumstances.

[Post New]06/26/2011 17:36
Anonymous
Are there really ANY spots in the grocery store parking lot where the cart return is such a marathon distance that it would pose a danger to leave your child in the car while you walk your cart there and back? Good lord, people.
[Post New]06/26/2011 17:39
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:See...these are the kinds of things I never even considered when my kids were little. I had the same thought when I read the thread about getting a newspaper.

I always put the kids in the car, loaded the groceries, then returned the cart. It never even crossed my mind that there were people insane enough to believe that leaving a child in a locked car for 30 seconds while I returned a cart, grabbed a newspaper, returned a video or library book, or ran back into the house for something was somehow dangerous.

I simply cannot fathom how some of you live day-to-day. The world must be a terrifying place for you.


If you read it the OP was wondering what the best way to handle it if the cart return was far from where the car was. Would you leave the kids unattended in a locked or unlocked car with or without AC if you had to trek across a parking lot to return the cart? Or would you figure out a way to take the kids with you?

I don't think anyone has said that walking 5 car widths away from the car or leaving it for 30 seconds was a horrible terrible dangerous thing to do.


Did you read the other thread? People are pretty much saying that very thing. Because, you know, what if you get run over in the parking lot while you're walking back to the car? Or have a heart attack? Or there's a baby snatcher lying in wait for this very opportunity??
[Post New]06/26/2011 17:46
Anonymous
Holy shit, OP. Are you serious? This is hilarious! Is this seriously an issue? Get yourself some xanex asap!
[Post New]06/26/2011 18:04
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:See...these are the kinds of things I never even considered when my kids were little. I had the same thought when I read the thread about getting a newspaper.

I always put the kids in the car, loaded the groceries, then returned the cart. It never even crossed my mind that there were people insane enough to believe that leaving a child in a locked car for 30 seconds while I returned a cart, grabbed a newspaper, returned a video or library book, or ran back into the house for something was somehow dangerous.

I simply cannot fathom how some of you live day-to-day. The world must be a terrifying place for you.


If you read it the OP was wondering what the best way to handle it if the cart return was far from where the car was. Would you leave the kids unattended in a locked or unlocked car with or without AC if you had to trek across a parking lot to return the cart? Or would you figure out a way to take the kids with you?

I don't think anyone has said that walking 5 car widths away from the car or leaving it for 30 seconds was a horrible terrible dangerous thing to do.


Did you read the other thread? People are pretty much saying that very thing. Because, you know, what if you get run over in the parking lot while you're walking back to the car? Or have a heart attack? Or there's a baby snatcher lying in wait for this very opportunity??


I had been - yes. And I posted on it. Up until the point when I posted the above (and the former pp posted theirs) I didn't see anybody say it was a terrible dangerous thing to do.

Now it seems there are. Some people are neurotic. And there's also some people seem to equate common safety measures with being neurotic.
[Post New]06/26/2011 18:14
Anonymous
I keep kid in cart and next to me, unload groceries, return cart to corral with kids, then walk back and load everyone up. There are definitely times when my cart has tried to roll away, esp. if the parking lot is on an incline, though.
[Post New]06/26/2011 18:18
Anonymous
I leave my cart next to the pickup lane. Put the receipt in my bag (although I've never had an issue), walk the kids to the car, buckle them in and drive back to the pickup lane. Load groceries, drive away.

For stores like Target or others where there is no pickup lane, it's kids in the car, then purchases. Windows down (on hot days), cart back where it belongs, return to car.

People, pleeeeeze.
[Post New]06/26/2011 19:35
Anonymous
I think this is a legitimate question and not as easy to navigate as many PPs who are mocking paint it to be.

FWIW, I try to shop at Trader Joe's since they will help you to your car. Peapod delivery from Giant is helpful too and they have a lot of free delivery coupons online.
[Post New]06/26/2011 19:50
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I keep kid in cart and next to me, unload groceries, return cart to corral with kids, then walk back and load everyone up. There are definitely times when my cart has tried to roll away, esp. if the parking lot is on an incline, though.


this, and I point the cart towards my car while unloading it so if it is going to roll anywhere, it'll roll into my car. not that hard or complicated. Seems a lot safer than putting my child in a car that is too hot or leaving them unattended in a car that is on.
[Post New]06/26/2011 20:02
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:See...these are the kinds of things I never even considered when my kids were little. I had the same thought when I read the thread about getting a newspaper.

I always put the kids in the car, loaded the groceries, then returned the cart. It never even crossed my mind that there were people insane enough to believe that leaving a child in a locked car for 30 seconds while I returned a cart, grabbed a newspaper, returned a video or library book, or ran back into the house for something was somehow dangerous.

I simply cannot fathom how some of you live day-to-day. The world must be a terrifying place for you.


Nobody knows when you're coming back, nor do they know which car is yours when they see a car with a kid and a person returning a cart. Maybe this is only an issue that people call the cops about when it's a baby, but with all the press about kids who've died in cars it's not crazy to be more aware.
[Post New]06/26/2011 20:29
Anonymous
Am i the only one: if i'm alone w/my kid...I load her, load the groceries, and GASP...leave the cart in my space or next to it? I know I know. Life is too short, and I have enough to worry about.
[Post New]06/26/2011 20:32
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Am i the only one: if i'm alone w/my kid...I load her, load the groceries, and GASP...leave the cart in my space or next to it? I know I know. Life is too short, and I have enough to worry about.


Is it really that difficult to put the cart away? You're alone with one kid - it's not difficult. You're blocking a parking space that someone else could use plus risking damage to someone else's car.
[Post New]06/26/2011 20:48
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:See...these are the kinds of things I never even considered when my kids were little. I had the same thought when I read the thread about getting a newspaper.

I always put the kids in the car, loaded the groceries, then returned the cart. It never even crossed my mind that there were people insane enough to believe that leaving a child in a locked car for 30 seconds while I returned a cart, grabbed a newspaper, returned a video or library book, or ran back into the house for something was somehow dangerous.

I simply cannot fathom how some of you live day-to-day. The world must be a terrifying place for you.



I was thinking the same thing. I turn on the heat/AC, let the car warm up/cool down, put DS in his carseat, put groceries in the trunk and return the cart. I try to park near the cart corral but sometimes it isn't possible. You can only do so much to keep everyone safe. I'm a single mom so I may have done things that others think are no-no's like leave the deadbolt open to keep my front door from locking so I can walk down the hall to throw a load of laundry in the washer/dryer in my apt building. When my DS was a baby, the only way to get the groceries into my apartment was to put him in his high chair or crib and then make as few trips out to the car to bring in the groceries. DS is still breathing and all is well.
[Post New]06/26/2011 21:16
Anonymous
OP here. No, I don't spend a lot of time worrying about this, but as a FTM, it amazes me how such simple matters can stump you if you forget to plan ahead (like park near the cart corral), especially the first time you encounter the issue.
[Post New]06/26/2011 21:23
cuzimawesome
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Am i the only one: if i'm alone w/my kid...I load her, load the groceries, and GASP...leave the cart in my space or next to it? I know I know. Life is too short, and I have enough to worry about.


Is it really that difficult to put the cart away? You're alone with one kid - it's not difficult. You're blocking a parking space that someone else could use plus risking damage to someone else's car.


Haha! That really bugs you, huh? If you want the space so bad, then get out of your fucking car and move the cart.
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