These are the cutest, sturdiest and most realistic play shopping carts I have ever seen! was able to assemble it quickly, about 5 minutes and luckily all you need to assemble it is included in the box. A nice safety feature is the "spring loaded" bottom. If something too heavy is placed in the carriage, it lowers to the ground safely. I put one in the back our SUV when I shop, and my 5 year old shops with me. I've taught her how to pick out good fruit, and started showing her the difference in prices and products. She's much more interested in shopping with me now. Kudos for creating such a real looking, durable product!

I have a 2 year old daughter and I do daycare..this is one of the most popular toys in my home!! All the kids love it..even the older kids who come after school like to play with it. I am going to be getting a couple more soon! It is hard on the furniture and walls that is for sure so if you are worried about that than a plastic one is a better option but the quality of this and the fun the kids have are worth a few dings.

My daughter has always been tall and she has also always been a bit rough on her toys. She's a tomboy and has never really played with girls toys so when she began showing interest in playing kitchen and shopping at around age 3 1/2 I began looking for a shopping cart that would suit her height and manner of playing. Unfortunately I didn't find this one until yesterday! My DD is now 5 1/2 and is too tall for the shopping cart I got for her two years ago. We saw this one in a great toy store yesterday. Other reviewers have described the sturdy construction of steel and plastic. Another reviewer mentioned the very real concern that the heavy steel construction can be murder on your furniture. All valid points. I wanted to point out that this is a toy that will see a little one through some growth. If your child is tall like mine, or still likes to play grocery story at 5 1/2 like mine you will appreciate how tall and sturdy this toy is. I have to say that I've been pleased with every single Melissa and Doug toy I've ever seen or purchased.

This shopping cart looks so much like the real thing - it's awesome! Not surprised, coming from the M&D brand. I didn't understand what the straight legs were for, until my dh showed that when you push down on the cart, it actually pushes down, onto the pegs, to make sure kids aren't jumping in the cart and making a car out of it - it will just stop and stay on the legs. Genius! I love that it has the folding seat for HuggyBear or Baby, or whoever my little girl loves at the moment. PERFECT toy. My daughter is 2, by the way. Younger than recommended, but I like to think she's a little advanced. :)Great Buy, Great Product!