Sammy Says Blog

My brother and his wife recently had their first child, and I traveled across the state to meet the new addition to the family. It seemed only appropriate that I bring a gift for the baby boy, but I was a bit out of touch with what babies needed. I figured his parents would have given him more than enough clothing, so that was out. Also, I wanted to avoid purchasing a toy because it might be hazardous to a child so young.

In the end, I settled on one of the most unique baby gifts I’ve ever seen: a shopping cart cover. Knowing that babies are especially susceptible to viruses and bacteria, I figured my brother and sister-in-law would appreciate a layer of protection between their child and an unsanitary grocery cart. The cart cover also ensures that the kid will ride around in comfort while his parents do the weekly shopping. As predicted, the gift was a hit.

Supermarkets are havens for germs and disease. That’s not to say that the foods we purchase there are unsafe – to the contrary, most packaged foods are sealed to ensure freshness. And produce should always undergo a thorough rinse at home before you eat it. No, it’s not the food in the supermarket that’s unsanitary; it’s the surfaces. Thousands of people file in and out of the same grocery store each day, leaving their unique germs behind on everything they touch.

Shopping cart covers help to protect young children from the effects of these filthy common items. It’s unpleasant to contemplate, but the previous user of your shopping cart may not have washed his or her hands all day. Babies are particularly susceptible to germs, especially considering their propensity for putting things in their mouths. Cart covers keep baby clean and provide parents with pleasant peace of mind.