10/18/2011

5 Tips to Shopping with a Toddler


1- Be Prepared (This will speed up the trip and help you spend less)
~Have a list ready of the items you need, clip any coupons you plan to use 
~Map out where you plan to go first in the store then organize your list accordingly
~Take along a little treat for your toddler
2- Go at a Good Time
~Avoid going right before naps or bed when you child is more likely to overreact
3- Take Advantage of What the Store has to Offer
~Use a fun shopping cart
~ Grab a free cookie from the bakery
~ Many stores have suckers or Smarties they give to kids at check-out
4- Involve your Toddler
~Make shopping fun by playing “I spy” and having your child help you find certain items
~Have your child help hold the shopping list
~Have your child help hand the cashier items at check-out
~Try to have the attitude that shopping is fun not just a chore, your child will catch on
5- Bribe your Toddler
~Try to do this to reward good behavior not reinforce bad behavior
~I like to use little snacks since we usually go shopping around snack time anyways. I usually bring a sucker, fruit snacks, string cheese or crackers…use what you have

2 comments:

  1. Great tips! Sometimes we get so caught up with our own agendas and we just expect our little ones to comply. It's a nice reminder to take a few extra steps to make the trip more pleasant for everyone!
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  2. Great ideas! I have heard way to many parents yelling and yelling at their children for the silliest things. I can't help but wonder if they are thinking about their kids needs/feelings at all! Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Have a great week,
    Beth =-)

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