Shopping with under fives Post Reply

[Teddersmum]

Anyone got any tips? Hellish trip to Westfield today. My four year old was actually v good but my two year old spent most of the time screaming to get out of the buggy and when I let her refused to hold my hand. I stopped for a long child friendly lunch, only went to a few of shops and didn't push it but still felt very stressful. Feel I don't want to avoid shopping with them as we do need to go occasionally and can't all be play parks etc in the holidays.

[Threemummy]

I feel for you. One of mine had a wee accident while the other was having a tantrum at the same time while out shopping in a nice local department store. I wanted the ground to swallow me up and didn't venture out again for some months! However, you are right it does get easier as they get older.

[Larapru]

No no no, impossible! Hell on earth, to be avoided at all cost. I know exactly what you mean. I have two year old twin boys and westfields at this age, well a nightmare if I actually thought for a minute I could look for something or dare to try anything on. Maybe get a sitter and enjoy an hour or two round the shops on your own!?

[Teddersmum]

Thanks guys you make me feel better. Seemed everywhere I looked yesterday thee were angelic children smiling in their buggies.