Depends on their age – involving them helps if they’re old enough. eg Choosing a particular variety of product. Or give them the “job” of spotting something on the shelves.

my 4 yr old loves his tablet but he takes up the whole trolley!! its really hard, can you get a baby sitter?

I will never forget the time when I was booked for speeding over the limit on a small street from getting out of the supermarket after two hours and I had the two kids with me . I was so exhausted ( as they held me up and kept fighting ) that I was anxious to get home and didn’t even realise what had happened . The officer was a woman and was quite angry and when I explained the situation , she was very sympathetic and said be careful next time . Till this day the kids remembered .

It’s hard. I usually just give them a biscuit or bribe them with a chocolate!

A way we occupy ours is first up we head to the deli and get some cheerios, open it up and give them some as we are doing the shopping and sometimes they also get a chocolate milk. it really doesn’t matter as long as its all paid for at the registers, and we always put those through first!!

Give them something to play with,or a book also I used to take sandwiches,give them one while travelling in trolley. Something that keeps their attention.. as it is boring for them.
hope this is a few idea’s that work, as it does frazzle you as the Mum. Just thought I take list, so give them pencil and pad to draw on

Have a list ready and your running shoes on and do it as quickly as possible. Lol

I have the same problem and dread going shopping. I have to go now but I put it off for as long as I can. I would love any answers too. Thanx

I gave mr 3 an ice pole the other day which helped

Give them a shopping list / job each. If they are old enough ask them to work out which is the best value. Give them a budget for lunch treats and have them work it out

http://www.education.com/activity/article/Guess_Groceries_fourth/

With master 3 wee give him a note pad and list and he has great fun crossing this list off, I also pack snacks and stickers for him

I know how u feel ,I’m naughty but I give them a lollypop ,so there distracted ,then quickly grab food .

food if they are little but most just like going shopping, a tablet with apps, get them to help you find what you need and mentions of rewards for good behaviour and let them know what isn’t acceptable behaviour before you go

It depends on how old they are but make them feel important by giving them their own jobs to do. One can get something off the shelf and the other put it in the trolley. Give them a list each.

or we have always played a game where I tell them we should by some fish food…but oh that’s right, we don’t have any fish. well I think we need food for the horse…hang on, have we got a horse. Better buy food for the lizard..etc!

I buy my kids an icecream from maccas, it keeps them occupied eating it

Get them to help, make a chart with pictures which they have to find at the supermarket, or make a snack box to eat while you shop. Also promise a treat at the end.

Its a challenge. We have good shopping trips and bad trips too. I usually promise them a chocolate milk drink (from the last aisle) if they behave or a few grapes or strawberries on the way home.

Get them to help (if they are older) or take a snack. My 2 year old has just started sitting in the trolley & I get him a squeeze yogurt he loves them & no mess.

Depends on age. Older ones can get a treat if they are good (they don’t get treat until back in the car) Have a little list with words or pictures of things you need they can look out for. And if all else fails a tight sqeeze of the arm and smile while tell them if they don’t behave they WIll be in big trouble when they get home. Also you could get hubby to do the shopping or stay home with the kids on the weekend while you go by yourself! (for 8 hours)

Lol I have to laugh I have 4 to tow along my 7 year old pushes the double stroller my three year old walks and I push the trolly. I have it down to a fine art it took some practice though I think you get used to it. If it’s just the little ones will food always works to keep them happy . Take a snack along. There are always those days when one or all of them want to run off or jump around or fill the trolly with junk or become loud and obnoxious. ..I just think you have to not expect them to be perfect Angels and deal with their behavior as it happens getting then to help is good if they are willing on the day