I'd been "shopping" for a shopping cart a few weeks now for my 15 month old son. He isn't walking yet and his physical therapist recommended using a shopping cart for a push-toy since my (very tall) son needs help learning to walk but is too big for most walker toys at this point. I checked a variety of second-hand and big box stores and all of the carts I found seemed to be made of very cheap plastic that would break easily if any pressure were put on it. Also they seemed too top-heavy which made them wobbly/unstable and they were short over all, handlebar height coming up to around 15-18 inches.
I bit the bullet and purchased this one based on the other positive reviews and I'm so glad I did. It took about 20 minutes to assemble (NOTE: You'll need a hammer and phillips screwdriver). My husband helped a little but one person could easily do it. I actually liked assembling it so I could see how it was put together and gauge how sturdy it would be. The plastic feels very thick and durable, the wheels are solid construction, and the colors are very appealing (I had a hard time keeping my son away while we tried to put it together). There is also a plug on the bottom where you can fill the bottom interior compartment with sand to give the cart some added heft, perfect for helping a little pre-walker feel more secure.
The cart basket section is about 21 inches high with the handlebar height coming up to about 23 1/2 inches, the rest of the cart is about 12 inches wide and 21 inches deep--perfect for my 33" tall son to use for walking. I am already so impressed with this shopping cart and it's only been out of the box for about 2 hours. So far it's worked well on all indoor surfaces: tile, wood flooring, and carpet. I expect it would hold up well outdoors too. The quality and sturdiness far surpasses any of the cheap plastic carts I'd looked at in-person at the various stores. If you are going to buy a plastic shopping cart, make it this one. (I didn't look into metal carts because my son is still getting his bearings and I didn't want to worry about him accidentally hurting himself.)
FYI: Some reviews talked about this cart coming with play money/coins that were a choking hazard and also someone's child getting their head stuck in a compartment. The dates on those reviews are from the early 2000s and this cart must have been redesigned since then because it doesn't come with any additional items (no play food or money) and I can't see anywhere a child could get their head stuck.
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Little Tikes Shopping Cart
A toy shopping cart is a must-have for every bedroom or playroom! Our durable and timeless shopping cart promotes imagination and role play. A generously sized basket and easy rolling wheels keep the emphasis on constructive play.
Modern toy supermarket, shopping cart will help kids mimic trips to the grocery store or come in handy in their pretend kitchens!
Features:
- Sturdy walls keep small items in the cart
- A deep basket and storage underneath provide plenty of space for all of a child’s favorite things
- Accessories pictured are not included
- Assembly Required
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 22 x 15.88 x 9.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 7.2 pounds |
| Department | Unisex |
| Manufacturer | Little Tikes |
| ASIN | B00005BZKD |
| Item model number | 612428 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #118,417 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #40 in Toy Shopping Carts |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 11, 2004 |
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Hard to put together but sturdy
I consider myself a competent 36 year old woman. I had to build this for my mom because she had given up on building it. I thought she was overreacting. I still built it, with a little help from my husband with the wheels (and he also struggled with it), but she was not overreacting. Hopefully that means it’s sturdy but it was harder than it looks to build! The wheels especially were a feat to get together.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016Color: Yellow/RedSize: SmallVerified Purchase
This is a very sturdy little shopping cart. We keep various toys at our home for our two little grandchildren, so when they visit there are always toys to keep their imaginations enticed and for them to have fun with as well. This is one of the latest we've added and are so glad we did. First of all it needs some assembly but the directions were easy to follow and didn't take more than 10 to 15 minutes to assemble. I know this won't fall apart and will last for many years, then we can pass it along to someone else who can use it for their little ones. I can't stress enough how important it is to us that our grandchildren play with sturdy toys, especially at their age as our little granddaughter is just learning to walk. You'll see in one of my pictures a comparison to a different shopping cart.....and the one which is not Little Tikes we would not even be able to use for the purpose of assisting her in learning to walk. As a matter of fact it would be too dangerous just due to the weight and instability. This is a great toy for both the grandchildren as our 3 year old grandson likes loading it up with all the different toy food and even putting some of his other toys in the real basket seat in top (just like at the grocery store) to give them a ride. If you are looking for a long lasting sturdy toy shopping cart I wouldn't purchase any other.
Very Sturdy and Durable.....well worth the cost.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
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- Susan MurrayReviewed in Australia on June 6, 2024
Sopping cart well made
Color: Yellow/RedSize: SmallVerified Purchase - RAHUL JOSHIReviewed in India on July 23, 2019
Excellent
Color: Yellow/RedSize: SmallVerified Purchase - DoralinaReviewed in Mexico on January 11, 2022
Excelente calidad
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ChristianaReviewed in Brazil on October 25, 2021
Lindo o carrinho de supermercado
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