https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:30:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-911102 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 14:31:14 +0000 immabeetoo 911102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: one was just posted in classifieds for cheap ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-911079 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 14:07:32 +0000 Weagle 911079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a fan. Not because of the germs, but LO went through a phase (3-4 months) where she would try to climb out of the cart if we didn't use it. I once turned my back on her, and when I turned back around she was standing in the seat of the cart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-911076 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 14:05:30 +0000 LaineysMom 911076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: we use the balboa baby high chair cover for restaurants bc it's small and fits in the diaper bag. I have a Buggy Bagg for the shopping cart, but that stays in my car. I really like having both. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-911025 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 13:12:10 +0000 allison 911025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The "not worth it" votes just passed the "get it!" votes! Well well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910971 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 12:15:08 +0000 littlebug 910971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: No, I agree that it does, since you can't fold/smush up the bebepod to try to cram it in your diaper bag. But I'd rather carry in the bebepod than buy yet another piece of gear. Once he's able to sit on his own better, than we'll just wipe everything off! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910965 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 12:10:34 +0000 allison 910965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: Hmm. We do have a bebepod... For some reason, that sounds like more trouble than a cover? That doesn't really make sense when I think about it, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910963 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 12:08:04 +0000 littlebug 910963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For eating out, we plan to bring along the bebepod. For shopping, we do the same thing you do - one of us wears him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910962 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 12:07:54 +0000 pl0508 910962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: I think I'm getting one!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910953 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:48:39 +0000 allison 910953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You guys are not making this easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910948 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:39:18 +0000 Pink Champagne 910948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked it for high chairs when LO could sit, but was still a little small for most restaurant high chairs. It gave him enough padding to be able to sit comfortably until he was big enough to sit up for long periods of time and could reach the table to get his food. Never used it in the shopping cart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910942 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:31:59 +0000 sorrycharlie 910942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have one from buy buy baby and I've used it every time! it's comfy for her, she loves to look at the pattern too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910940 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:24:31 +0000 GrapeCrush 910940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have one, used it maybe 5 times and DS is 14 months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910919 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 10:45:33 +0000 mrs. wagon 910919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used shopping cart and highchair covers with #1! We don't bother with #2! We just carry around antibacterial wipes and wipe things down really really well. But that's mostly because we don't want to carry around another piece of gear and take the time to set it up. With 2 squirmy kids it's just not an option. I'd say get a used one!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910916 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 10:42:38 +0000 ShootingStar 910916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say either way, you should get him used to the high chair at restaurants. Otherwise you'll end up with him sitting in your lap for years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910813 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 08:45:44 +0000 loveisstrange 910813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Had one, hated it, it was a giant PITA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910811 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 08:43:34 +0000 LemonLong 910811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use a grocery cart cover (I think it's the Eddie Bauer one). Our LO likes to try to chew on the cart and is cushiony. We also used to baby wear her everytime but now she LOVES riding in the cart like a big girl. For restaurants we just bring in the Fisher Price booster seat and attach it to a normal chair. It's awesome! She's been using it at home and out since she was six months. It puts her level with everyone else and has its own tray since restaurant high chairs don't seem to make it easy to reach the table. Having her own tray keeps her entertained and the mess is a lot less than if she were trying o reach the table. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910799 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 08:29:05 +0000 Dandelion 910799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one as a gift and never remembered to bring it with us on errands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910792 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 08:16:50 +0000 misolee 910792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought the skip hop one bc it was the cheapest one and it folds up really small. The big plushy ones are nice but it was too big to always carry around. This one doesn't have as much padding. </p> <p>When LO was learning how to sit unassisted, I would just roll up a blanket or the nursing cover so she wouldn't flop over. Now at 9 months, it's fine. </p> <p>I believe in germs too. But some of the shopping carts have rust on them, sometimes it's too hot, and they're kind of disgusting. Plus my girl is a licker. For highchairs, I usually just wipe it down and put her in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910732 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 07:04:03 +0000 BelugaBean 910732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use ours all the time but mostly because it has the tags so we can put toys on it to keep her occupied. She also seems to deal with being at the store better when she has the cushion of the cart cover. I got it because I was paranoid about germs but we keep using it for her comfort! </p> <p>We've never used it in a restaurant high chair though. </p> <p>@littlecasita1122: Yes, I hate the chewing too! She has actually moved the cover once to chew on the actual cart but seemed to get the point when I freaked out and put it back over the cart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910718 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 06:46:46 +0000 allison 910718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Currently, the poll is about 60-40, toward getting the cover! I think that's about how I'm leaning, too. I think I'll hold off ordering one from Amazon and check out TJ Maxx the next time I'm in town.</p> <p>Thanks for everyone's input! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910716 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 06:42:03 +0000 littlecasita1122 910716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only use a cover in shopping carts, never use one in restaurant high chairs. He just seems really uncomfortable in the cart without the cover. He would also lean over to the side and start chewing on the metal. I'm not a germaphobe at all but the chewing grosses me out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910707 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 06:14:12 +0000 chopsuey 910707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didnt get one and we survived! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910678 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:03:13 +0000 Ree723 910678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I'm in the camp at thinks it is necessary, but I don't use it with high chairs, only shopping trolleys. I'm ok with germs, but not salmonella and other raw food germs that inadvertently get on shopping carts. Also, your LO is only 5 months now and likes being worn in the grocery store.......but in a few months time, it may be a very different story! </p> <p>They're not that expensive so I'd go with it. My 12 month old LO loves sitting in the shopping trolley and it's nice to not worry about having to wipe it all down before she gets in, or wondering what kind of germs she's going to be getting in her mouth. There are far better means of germ exposure without risking serious illnesses IMO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910600 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:08:26 +0000 BeachMama 910600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm definitely NOT a germaphobe and I do believe that germs are good for kids but I draw the line at LO licking the shopping cart handle. So I use a cover. Plus it's got little taggies on it that keeps her distracted for a little while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910579 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:38:47 +0000 MamaJ 910579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Eddie Bauer one and love it. I mostly got it for when he was just learning to sit up. But he likes to bite on the shopping cart so I'm glad I have it. It also has stuffed animals attached so he plays and chews on those and I don't have to worry about them dropping on the dirty floor. </p> <p>I also just keep it in my trunk. When we take my husbands car and I forget it I don't worry about it and put him in the cart anyway </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910565 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:25:16 +0000 immabeetoo 910565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love ours to attach toys to at restaurants. Germs are fine bla bla bla but I still don't want to bend over eighty times to pick up his teethers! I babywear often but have found he really likes sitting in the shopping cart so I use it then too for his amusement.</p> <p>Eta I got ours from tjmaxx its an infantino and like it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910537 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:08:36 +0000 dc yoga bee 910537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That looks so plush and comfy! I'm a child of the 80s that was exposed to germs, and it didn't do a lick of good for my immune system. I'm always sick! So, I'm of the mindset of why exposé myself to all those nasty germs if I don't have to. Shopping carts I'm looking at you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910518 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 22:42:21 +0000 lemondrop 910518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used ours (Eddie Bauer from Target) all the time from 6 months to a year. Shopping carts are disgusting, but it also helped him sit up when he wasn't very steady. We are using it more again at 18 months because the shopping carts are so darn hot outside. </p> <p>Have you checked second hand kids shops? You can buy them for next to nothing.</p> <p>ETA- I just leave it in the trunk of the car with my cloth shopping bags. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910475 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 22:14:41 +0000 googly-eyes 910475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one. I get that kids need germs but shopping carts are just pretty nasty. Lol. Plus, I used to just wipe the cart down and there was one time that this guy was holding his maybe 2 year old who wanted to ride the cart and he insisted that it was nasty. Then his wife pointed at me and lo, sitting in the cart with no cover, and they were both laughing. I get that they weren't really laughing AT me but it was awkward...plus I got a lot of weird looks. I guess those covers are just popular here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-buy-a-shopping-cart-cover#post-910465 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 22:08:53 +0000 sarac 910465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Germ exposure is crucial for a healthy immune system. And why worry about one more thing to grab when you leave the house? </p>