10 Best Toy Shopping Carts for a Basketful of Fun

“A good push toy should be stable, easy to maneuver, and sturdy,” says Mannis. This toy shopping cart from Little Tikes checks all those boxes, and is affordable to boot. She also likes that it's plastic, so “it can pass under the sprinkler or be easily hosed down.” The material means that it is light as well. So if your kiddo happens to bonk into something (as they will), it won’t cause damage to your home.

Your child will love pushing their favorite doll or stuffie around in its folding seat, just like the one they sit in at the grocery store. It also has a large basket and additional storage underneath. And while this may be a toddler shopping cart, many parents say their children have loved playing with it until they are as old as four and five!

Dimensions: 12.5" (L) x 16.5" (W) x 23" (H) | Weight: 7 lbs. | Material: Plastic | Age recommendation: 18+ months

If you’re looking for a mini shopping cart that feels just like the real thing, this one from Toysmith with its metal wire construction and sturdy wheels needs to be on your radar. Its realistic design will encourage your child to use their imagination and its foldable wheels and basket make it easy to maneuver and transport. Perhaps to the actual grocery store so your mini can use this mini alongside you.

Dimensions: 12.5" (L) x 8.5" (W) x 24" (H) | Weight: 2.2 lbs. | Material: Plastic, metal | Age recommendation: 3+ years

Children as young as six months can enjoy this toddler shopping cart from Bright Starts thanks to its four stages of play. Even before they begin to toddle, it can be used as a stationary activity table that they can first sit and then stand at. It has lights, levers and buttons, plus a cooktop that sizzles and popcorn that pops. When they begin to pull themselves up, its widely-set wheels and sturdy legs will safely guide them on their walking journey—and that popcorn will pop as they push themselves around. As they get more comfortable on their feet, you can remove the cooktop and it turns into a toy shopping cart that they can load up just like their parents do at the grocery store.

Dimensions: 19.3" (L) x 16.1" (W) x 16.3" (H) | Weight: 5.3 lbs. | Material: Plastic | Age recommendation: 6+ months

These toy groceries from Melissa & Doug will provide any child with endless imaginative fun. The set includes five colorfully labeled grocery boxes, three play food cans with pop-off lids, and a reusable shopping list with a pencil so your little one can mark items off their list just like you do. But we really love that it comes with a rolling grocery basket. For parents who are nervous about their younger children pushing around a toy shopping cart or who have a smaller space, this may be a perfect alternative.

Dimensions: 14" (L) x 11.75" (W) x 9" (H) | Weight: 2.2 lbs. | Material: Plastic and paper | Age recommendation: 3+ years

While this wooden shopping cart toy from HAPE is not cheap, its beautiful wooden design (made from FSC-certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water-based paint) makes it worth the splurge. The wooden cart with a soft colorful basket is easier on the eyes than many of its plastic counterparts and there is no assembly required. Plus, its wooden construction makes it built to last through all the children in your family and more.

Dimensions: 16.9" (L) x 11.8" (W) x 19.8" (H) | Weight: 4.9 lbs. | Material: Wood and nylon | Age recommendation: 3+ years

With its impressive reviews all around, this metal shopping cart toy from Melissa & Doug may just be the most realistic of the bunch! Its durable metal frame made from heavy-gauge steel and red trimmings makes it look just like the real thing—and makes it built to last. Not to mention it has a fold-up seat just like the ones your kiddos are used to riding in. But this toy shopping cart doesn’t only provide an authentic experience, its grippy handles and wheels that pivot 360 degrees make it easy and safe for any kid to push around.

Dimensions: 15" (L) x 14" (W) x 20" (H) | Weight: 11 lbs. | Material: Metal | Age recommendation: 3 to 6 years

With 22 grocery items included alongside the Battat Grocery Cart, your child will not only be able to play pretend grocery shopping, but all the veggie, dairy, pasta and fruit toys are sure to inspire some fun in their imaginary kitchen, too! This set will teach your child about healthy food choices while building motor skills, balance, hand-eye coordination and most importantly, curiosity.

Dimensions: 15" (L) x 13" (W) x 12" (H) | Weight: 2.2 lbs. | Material: Plastic | Age recommendation: 3+ years

This extra special toy shopping cart lets toddlers give their toys the Cozy Coupe experience they love, while also taking them on a grocery shopping trip. Fashioned after the classic Cozy Coupe, this pink and purple version will be perfect for any little one's favorite doll or stuffed animal; the toy can sit in the front while your child pushes them around and loads up their cart. It’s also affordable, durable, and easy to maneuver.

Dimensions: 26.3" (L) x 10" (W) x 22" (H) | Weight: 7 lbs. | Material: Plastic | Age recommendation: 2+ years

This grocery store playset takes playtime to the next level, with an interactive grocery scanner that reacts to the different included play foods. The scanner sings songs, makes jokes and teaches counting and sorting lessons across three play modes. And the cart itself even transforms into a shopping basket for added pretend options!

Dimensions: 12.8" (L) x 7.5" (W) x 15" (H) | Weight: 3.4 lbs. | Material: Plastic | Age recommendation: 2+ years

Kids often love having their own special little version of something their parents use all the time. If you're a loyal Target customer, as so many parents are, this toy shopping cart is sure to be a hit. It looks just like Target's signature red carts, and comes with its own grocery store playset including realistic products that match Target's in-house brands. There's even a little pretend coffee cup, because playtime has got to be exhausting. The cart is easy to clean, ready to play with right out of the box and it brings all this in for under $20.

Dimensions: 13.8" (L) x 10.4" (W) x 18.9" (H) | Weight: 1.85 pounds | Material: Plastic | Age recommendation: 3+ years