The cart cover report

Like I said, the multitude of cart cover options was starting to confuse me. So I went to Consumer Reports, not expecting them to have anything on the topic...but they did!

And it's right here. They focus on the health aspects of the cart covers (and whether they're worth it). I wish they had addressed the comfort issue, as well, but they don't really go there. I still thought it was a helpful article, though, in explaining what to look for.

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Photo by orionoir. CCL.

Oh, yes, there are options...

I started looking into shopping cart covers. And, yeah, there are a lot of different kinds. Here's what I found from quickly scanning sites for the top results of my Google search:

• The Clean Shopper on Bippity Boppity Baby - $28.95

• My impression: Cutesy, kid-centric designs.
• They claim: "Can be installed using one hand, in less than 10 seconds"

• KozyPal - pre-made $61.95 (single), $89.95 (double)

• My impressions: Both kid- and mom-friendly designs. Customize or order pre-made covers.
• They claim: "KozyPal™ shopping cart covers have a universal fit for all grocery store shopping carts, Costco and Sam's carts, park swings, public strollers in malls and zoos, and restaurant high chairs or booster seats."

• Shopping Cart Cover Shop - $32.95-$92.99

• My impressions: Site has a very professional look and an article on how to compare shopping cart covers, which may come in handy. They offer different brands, including Cuter than a Duck's Butt. (Not setting the bar real high, are we?!)
  
• They claim: "We offer a wide selection of the most popular brand name baby shopping cart covers."

Not to be confused with...

• Shopping Cart Cover Store - $49.99 includes monogrammed tote

• My impressions: There's some nice designs mixed in there. Don't have much to say. Is my mind already going numb with the options? I think it must be...
  
• They claim: "We feature quality boutique fabrics for uptown babies and moms."

And just those 4 sites were enough to make me feel all mixed up about shopping cart covers. So we will be visiting this topic again.



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Photo 1) by abstrakone (cart cover by the baby's grandma). CCL. 2) by hive. CCL.

KozyPal graphic from the company's "link to us" page.