--- product_id: 957718 title: "Toy Shopping Cart, Grocery Store Pretend Play Toys with Sturdy Metal Frame & Working Wheels, Toddler Shopping Cart, Preschool Learning Toys for Girls & Boys 3+" brand: "melissa & doug" price: "VT101782" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Melissa & Doug" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/957718-toy-shopping-cart-grocery-store-pretend-play-toys-with-sturdy store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Pivoting front wheels Sturdy metal frame Fold-open doll seat Toy Shopping Cart, Grocery Store Pretend Play Toys with Sturdy Metal Frame & Working Wheels, Toddler Shopping Cart, Preschool Learning Toys for Girls & Boys 3+ **Brand:** melissa & doug **Price:** VT101782 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛒 Roll into imagination with the cart that grows with your child! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Toy Shopping Cart, Grocery Store Pretend Play Toys with Sturdy Metal Frame & Working Wheels, Toddler Shopping Cart, Preschool Learning Toys for Girls & Boys 3+ by melissa & doug - **How much does it cost?** VT101782 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/957718-toy-shopping-cart-grocery-store-pretend-play-toys-with-sturdy) ## Best For - melissa & doug enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted melissa & doug brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smooth Steering, Endless Fun:** Pivoting front wheels provide effortless maneuverability for dynamic role-play. - • **Built to Last, Play After Play:** Heavy-gauge steel frame ensures durability for years of imaginative adventures. - • **Boosts Motor Skills & Creativity:** Encourages fine motor development and imaginative play, perfect for screen-free learning. - • **A Timeless Gift for Future Leaders:** Trusted Melissa & Doug quality inspires childhood creativity and social skills since 1992. - • **Bring Your Favorite Passenger Along:** Fold-open seat fits dolls or stuffed animals, making every trip a social event. ## Overview Melissa & Doug’s Toy Shopping Cart features a sturdy metal frame and pivoting front wheels for smooth, realistic play. Designed for kids 3+, it includes a fold-open seat for dolls or stuffed animals, promoting fine motor skills and imaginative role-playing. This durable, easy-to-maneuver cart is a top-rated educational toy that encourages screen-free creativity and social interaction, making it a must-have for any preschooler’s playroom. ## Description Product Description Melissa And Doug toy shopping cart with sturdy metal frame, play sets And kitchens, heavy-gauge steel construction, 20.5" H x 11” W x 18.25" L Brand Story By P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose. Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential! See more Review: Sturdy and Easy to Maneuver! - I bought this for my 1 year old and they absolutely love it! We use this as a walker and it’s helped my little one get confident walking! It’s easier to turn so we play chase all over the house! It’s very sturdy and well made and doesn’t tip easily, yet still light and portable! We take it to the grocery store and it fits inside the shopping cart when he gets tired of walking with it. It’s so realistic and great for Montessori play! It’s made from metal just like real grocery carts. And has a “child” seat that’s perfect for his stuffed animals or snacks! It was so easy to assemble out of the box and had no missing parts. I just wish we had bought it sooner! Well worth the money! Review: Sturdy little cart! - My 8 year old daughter saw this cart at a local shop where it was used in a child's play area. She fell in love with it and wanted one to go along with her toy cash register. So when we got home I looked on desertcart and was surprised at the price of the cart. I was thinking it would be a $30 or less item. So I searched all around and couldn't find a better price than the one offered here at desertcart. I thought about it for weeks before ordering. There were many other carts out there for less money but none of them got the glowing reviews that this little cart got. I finally bit the bullet and purchased the cart and I am so glad I did. My daughter plays with it every single day. She and her friends go "shopping" and fill the cart with items from our pantry. Then she rings them up at her cash register and bags them up and brings them "home" so she can put them away. It's a wonderful teaching tool as one day she will be a wife and mother and will have to do these things for real! She and her friends get so much enjoyment out of this toy that I am sorry I didn't get it sooner and all of the play time has made it well worth the money I paid. It's simple to put together, very sturdy, won't tip due to thoughtful construction on Melissa and Doug's part and it will be a toy that my daughter can some day pass along to her daughter. I think it will last forever as it's made from real metal that is very thick and strong. It seems like my daughter is going to be too tall for it maybe within the next year or two, but I honestly don't think that will stop her from using it! I wish they sold a taller version or could turn the handle into an adjustable height handle. That would be the perfect solution so that taller kids could use it. My daughter loves to put her doll or purse in the little seat up front as well. It's a great toy that gets and A++ review from this buyer! ## Features - Roll Into Fun: Kids push, steer, and load groceries for exciting pretend shopping adventures that spark creativity and role-playing fun in their own play store or kids kitchen playset - Built Like the Real Thing: Features a sturdy metal frame, pivoting front wheels for smooth rolling, and a fold-open seat for a doll or stuffed animal passenger (sold separately) to join the trip - Skills on the Move: Builds fine motor skills, coordination, and social play while encouraging hands-on, screen-free fun that inspires creativity and imaginative role-playing every single day - Educational Toys for Any Occasion: When buying a birthday gift & holiday gifts for kids, or rewarding little milestones, celebrate the moments that matter with Melissa and Doug toys for boys & girls - Wholesome Play for 35+ Years: Melissa & Doug inspires kid-powered play with its learning toys for kids, baby & toddler toys, puzzles, games, building toys & stuffed animals, dolls, & even a doll house ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000VO3GPG | | Age Range Description | 3+ years | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,032 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #2 in Toy Shopping Carts | | Brand Name | Melissa & Doug | | Color | Multi-color | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (10,492) | | Educational Objective | Imagination Development | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000772040716 | | Included Components | metal kid-sized shopping cart | | Item Dimensions | 14.5 x 15.75 x 20.75 inches | | Item Type Name | Kids Shop Cart | | Item Weight | 11.05 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 60 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 36.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 4071 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | From Melissa And Doug | | Material Type | Metal | | Model Number | 4071 | | Size | 20.2 x 15.0 x 14.0 | | Subject Character | n.a. | | Theme | Vehicle | | UPC | 000772040716 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Toy Shopping Cart, Grocery Store Pretend Play Toys with Sturdy Metal Frame & Working Wheels, Toddler Shopping Cart, Preschool Learning Toys for Girls & Boys 3+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PeJjzStUL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this cart navigate on carpet floors?** A: I believe it will unless the carpet is high. I have wood floors and an area rug and my grand-kids seemed to do alright pushing it on the rug. It is a little harder going from floor to rug. This is a really sturdy cart and made so it will not tip over easy. My grand-kids love it. **Q: Real shopping...can you put a gallon of milk in it and room for a "couple" of more items? Thank you.** A: Sure can! Once you put the milk in the cart theres a little room for more items but not a lot. Its like 10 1/2 inches deep and 12 inches long. **Q: Does it tip when pushed? I used to have a plastic cart about 5 years ago and when my son pushed it, it would tip. Is this sturdy?** A: This tipped the first time my daughter used it. Pulling on any of the sides will tip it over easily. The stability legs don’t touch the ground when tipping so I’m not sure the point of them. **Q: How tall is shopping cart?** A: From the red handle grip to the floor is approx. 21 1/4". ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy and Easy to Maneuver! *by J***E on June 6, 2024* I bought this for my 1 year old and they absolutely love it! We use this as a walker and it’s helped my little one get confident walking! It’s easier to turn so we play chase all over the house! It’s very sturdy and well made and doesn’t tip easily, yet still light and portable! We take it to the grocery store and it fits inside the shopping cart when he gets tired of walking with it. It’s so realistic and great for Montessori play! It’s made from metal just like real grocery carts. And has a “child” seat that’s perfect for his stuffed animals or snacks! It was so easy to assemble out of the box and had no missing parts. I just wish we had bought it sooner! Well worth the money! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy little cart! *by J***E on February 27, 2012* My 8 year old daughter saw this cart at a local shop where it was used in a child's play area. She fell in love with it and wanted one to go along with her toy cash register. So when we got home I looked on Amazon and was surprised at the price of the cart. I was thinking it would be a $30 or less item. So I searched all around and couldn't find a better price than the one offered here at Amazon. I thought about it for weeks before ordering. There were many other carts out there for less money but none of them got the glowing reviews that this little cart got. I finally bit the bullet and purchased the cart and I am so glad I did. My daughter plays with it every single day. She and her friends go "shopping" and fill the cart with items from our pantry. Then she rings them up at her cash register and bags them up and brings them "home" so she can put them away. It's a wonderful teaching tool as one day she will be a wife and mother and will have to do these things for real! She and her friends get so much enjoyment out of this toy that I am sorry I didn't get it sooner and all of the play time has made it well worth the money I paid. It's simple to put together, very sturdy, won't tip due to thoughtful construction on Melissa and Doug's part and it will be a toy that my daughter can some day pass along to her daughter. I think it will last forever as it's made from real metal that is very thick and strong. It seems like my daughter is going to be too tall for it maybe within the next year or two, but I honestly don't think that will stop her from using it! I wish they sold a taller version or could turn the handle into an adjustable height handle. That would be the perfect solution so that taller kids could use it. My daughter loves to put her doll or purse in the little seat up front as well. It's a great toy that gets and A++ review from this buyer! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks, Feels, and Sounds Like the Real Thing *by C***L on January 18, 2011* There are many toys that can make a child feel like he or she is in the grocery store imitating mom or dad, but most of them are meant for mild play at home and don't last for very long. Even though some stores use carts with plastic baskets, most still use carts with wire baskets and metal tube frame. The Melissa & Doug Shopping cart reminds me of the ones used in nearly every store that provides carts for customers to use. The Melissa & Doug grocery-style shopping cart is so very realistic, we just adore it for our child. The Melissa & Doug Shopping Cart is made of a large gauge wire basket and very similar tubular frame, it has the typical fold out child seat with plastic bottom shield for a child's baby, and the plastic cover over the handle looks just like the ones at stores we frequent. This cart also has two other features not found on typical carts: anti-tipping riggers and spring-loaded front wheels. Since the cart is smaller it has a narrower wheel base. This cart has anti-tipping riggers with rubber feet to help prevent the the cart from tipping which might result with a hurt child or damaged walls or flooring. The spring-loaded front wheels are a nice 'surprise' feature, too. These springs keep the cart from having such a rigid feel to it. It's too small for my children to get into (by design, I think), but when the kids lean over the end of the cart to get something out (like mom and dad do at the store) the springs allow the cart to lower which prevents the basket from pressing too hard on little ribs and tummies. This feature was an unexpected bonus we never would have missed, but really appreciate. We like the durability and the realistic appearance, but what makes this toy even better is that the cart SOUNDS like the mom and dad's cart at the store. Plus, this 'toy' is actually very functional and useful. We also bought Melissa & Doug Wooden Pantry Products for playing at home, but this doesn't stop us from taking our little cart on real shopping trips. We take this cart with us to the store for our little one to shop along side us when we visit the store and use shopping time as a way to teach our child how to be responsible at the store. Our child gets to carry some of the groceries or other items as we peruse and learns how to respect other shoppers at the store and how to handle a babydoll. Another lesson we try to teach is that everything she puts in her basket has to be purchased; we don't purchase what we can't afford. I believe this teaches confidence in doing the things she will one day need to do to provide and follow a budget. If this were any other type of toy cart, we wouldn't feel comfortable bringing it to the store. Other than it's small size, this cart looks like it belongs in the store. What we have found from this one 'toy' purchase is that we are getting so much more from this than we could have imagined. I believe all of our discovery about how this basket can be sued is attributed to its appearance, feel, and strong construction. As you could probably tell, we recommend this product if you are looking for something like this for your child. ## Frequently Bought Together - Melissa & Doug Toy Shopping Cart With Sturdy Metal Frame - Melissa & Doug Let's Play House! 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