Stress-Free Shopping With Baby
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Are new moms destined to turn from shopaholic to shopaphobic? The truth is, shopping does become more difficult once your newborn arrives. But the good news is a little planning can make your shopping experience efficient–and even enjoyable–once again.
Shopping with a newborn
"When my kids were younger than six months, it was a lot easier to go shopping," says Dina Venezky, founder of High Maintenance Mom and mother of two boys. "I could put the youngest in the snap-and-go stroller and he was entertained by looking around." Even occupying her older son was easier when her youngest was a newborn. "He was proud to help out while we shopped."
To help you shop hands-free, removable car seats that can be placed in a snap-and-go or a shopping cart are ideal because a lot of newborns will fall asleep on the drive to the mall – and stay asleep while you shop. Other moms prefer using a sling or carrier to hold their newborns. "I found it was too difficult to push a stroller or cart and shop," says Liz Gumbinner, co-founder of Cool Mom Picks and mother of two. Carrying your baby lets you concentrate on what you need to buy.
