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Original poster

To think it's common sense

31 replies

GreenFox17 · 19/04/2017 15:56

... To put children in the car FIRST then start loading the shopping in the car?

Was at Aldi earlier and the lady parked next to me was loading her shopping in her car. Her approximately 3yo son was playing with the trolley, ran away and then stepped back in the path of a car!
I heard the 'you shouldn't do abc because of xyz' about six times, it clearly wasn't working!

I swear some people lack common sense! Angry

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MitzyLeFrouf · 19/04/2017 16:01

Someone else (a worst case scenario type person) might say it's more sensible to put the kid in last in case someone decides to rob your car while you've got the doors open.

Drives off with kid in car - disaster
Drives off with sauvignon blanc and nibbles - almost a disaster

Original poster
GreenFox17 · 19/04/2017 16:06

How would they drive off with your car? Common sense again not to leave the keys in the ignition Hmm

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BendydickCuminsnatch · 19/04/2017 16:08

I think that was a joke OP Hmm

MitzyLeFrouf · 19/04/2017 16:08

The world is lucky to have someone as sensible as you in it...

SquedgieBeckenheim · 19/04/2017 16:09

I leave nearly 3 year old DD in the trolley, load shopping in car, return trolley, walk back to car holding DD's hand, put her in car and go home.
It works for me, other methods work for others.
The issue in your OP isnt shopping or toddler first, it's the parent not ensuring toddler is safe.

StillRunningWithScissors · 19/04/2017 16:11

Ah, but after loading the groceries in the car, what do you do...

Return the trolley.

If the car was a bit too far away from the trolley return, she might not have wanted to leave her DC unattended in the car.

Could have had the child in the trolley seat though. Would imagine it would solve both issues...

StillRunningWithScissors · 19/04/2017 16:12

Cross posted with SquedgieBeckenheim there

jopickles · 19/04/2017 16:12

I wouldn't put my child in the car first if I was alone as I wouldn't want to leave her in the car alone as I returned the trolley

toffeeboffin · 19/04/2017 16:13

YANBU.

Everything with kids is like a military operation.

Pollydonia · 19/04/2017 16:14

Yanbu op. Same sort of parent who thinks that letting a 3 yo push a trolley without supervision is cute - then my nearly 80 yo frail dad gets rammed Angry

thenewaveragebear1983 · 19/04/2017 16:19

Someone I know opened her car, dumped handbag on the passenger seat (actually nappy bag) with car keys in it, was unloading her shopping bags and someone got into the drivers side and drove off with her car, leaving her at the roadside with half a load of shopping and the baby in the pushchair. This wasn't in a supermarket but at the roadside, but still. It could happen.

MitzyLeFrouf · 19/04/2017 16:20

'Someone I know opened her car, dumped handbag on the passenger seat (actually nappy bag) with car keys in it, was unloading her shopping bags and someone got into the drivers side and drove off with her car,'

There you go OP, that's how someone could make off with your car.

RiversrunWoodville · 19/04/2017 16:22

pollydonia letting a 3 year old push a trolley must indeed be cute, I had same on the rare occasion I ventured into Asda when in a very high risk pregnancy with dd2 after losing twins. Cakefor your d dad

RedSkyAtNight · 19/04/2017 16:22

My DS locked himself in the car (with the keys) when he was 3.

Crapuccino · 19/04/2017 16:35

Well of course the only solution is to get the nanny to put baby in the car and the footman to take the trolley back. Meanwhile you would be at home enjoying a chilled white in the spa and admiring the pool boy's physique...

Wait. I'm sorry. What was the question again?

senua · 19/04/2017 16:36

I think it's common sense not to take DC anywhere near the shops. I always left them at home with DH.

NavyandWhite · 19/04/2017 16:39

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RortyCrankle · 19/04/2017 16:41

Order your shopping to be delivered. Win/win Smile

howabout · 19/04/2017 16:48

Toddler 1st, baby second as not going anywhere, shopping last if the trolley has not already rolled all over the car park. Abandon trolley unless the trolley park is located conveniently next to parking space. At least a minute of deep breathing before driving off - the people waiting for your space will thank you later when they reflect on how dangerous driving while seriously stressed out is.

Drive round to petrol point and abandon kids in car for 5 minutes peace while filling up and paying.

Hope someone falls asleep so you can unload the car stress free at home. On a really good day read book on doorstep while keeping an eye on the sleeping car (with the windows open for ventilation).

howabout · 19/04/2017 16:51

Single parents and those with DPs who work away consistently will thank you for such sage advice Senua - or should they all be shopping during childcare hours?

PooHOle · 19/04/2017 17:13

I think it's common sense not to take DC anywhere near the shops. I always left them at home with DH

Booo

Original poster
GreenFox17 · 19/04/2017 19:20

*Today 16:39 NavyandWhite

Strap the kid in the car first, keep keys in pocket, put shopping in boot, lock car whilst taking trolley back*

This.. Think we're on the same page!

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honeylulu · 19/04/2017 19:26

Click and collect people! It's the way forward!

Meekonsandwich · 19/04/2017 19:38

I would get to my car, open said car with key, put children inside car, fill up the boot with food, lock said car, then return the trolley with key in hand, return to car, unlock, get in and drive off?
Of course you wouldnt put the key in the ignition or give it to the child?!

Glitterspy · 19/04/2017 19:40

Absolutely. Most precious item in the car first, always. Kids strapped in, shopping in boot, trolley away, done.