[header] How to grocery shop with a young child [title] Pick a time when your child will be happy and awake. [step] If your child takes a nap around 1 pm every day, don't start your grocery shopping at 12:30. Pick a time when your child is alert, fed, and happy.
[header] How to grocery shop with a young child [title] Pick a time when your child will be happy and awake. [step] If your child takes a nap around 1 pm every day, don't start your grocery shopping at 12:30. Pick a time when your child is alert, fed, and happy.
Early morning and late afternoon are probably good time choices. [title] Choose a time to make the purchase. [substeps] If needed, bring snacks and drinks in the car to avoid bringing a cranky, hungry child to the grocery store. [title] Plan your route to the grocery store in advance. The first benefit of this method is that the child can enjoy the day and fall asleep more easily. [substeps] Give your child time to adjust to the great outdoors in the family room or the garden at the back of the house. On the other hand, since your young child will be waking up with a few hours to spare, pick a date when he will still be rested and likely to have energy for the day. [substeps] Pick a time that allows for plenty of natural sunlight, no cars, and no work in the afternoon.