When I go grocery shopping with my daughter, I use the disability cart, and honestly, I’m not shy about it. If anything, it makes the trip so much smoother. People notice, and instead of judging, I often find they step in and help me. Someone will grab a bag, someone will smile and open space for us — little things that make the experience lighter.

Our kids, especially those with special needs, are sensory seekers. They love hugs, cuddling, and that closeness that helps regulate them. Now, with just one child, I can manage the store, the list, and the sensory needs all at once. But if you have two kids with you? That’s a whole different story, and it can quickly become overwhelming.

That’s why I always remind parents — don’t be afraid to do what works for you. Some days, that means using the cart and accepting help from strangers. Other days, it might mean skipping the store altogether and ordering online. There’s no one right way to do this, only the way that keeps you and your kids regulated and safe.

Personally, I highly recommend curbside pickup or online ordering when you can. It saves so much energy and stress, and you can put that time back into your family. The groceries still get done, but without the extra chaos of the aisles.

At the end of the day, we’re all just doing our best. If the disability cart helps, use it proudly. If online pickup works, go for it. The important thing is that your child feels supported and you don’t burn yourself out.

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My Grocery Shopping Experience with My Daughter

Jab main apni beti ke saath grocery shopping karne jaati hoon, main disability cart use karti hoon — aur honestly, mujhe bilkul sharam nahi aati. Agar kuch hota hai toh log aur zyada help kar dete hain. Kabhi koi bag uthaa deta hai, kabhi koi muskara ke rasta de deta hai. Yeh chhoti chhoti cheezein experience ko itna behtar bana deti hain.

Hamare bache, especially jo special needs ke saath hain, aksar sensory seeking hote hain. Unhein hugs, cuddling aur closeness chahiye hoti hai taake woh regulate ho saken. Agar sirf ek bacha saath ho toh manageable hota hai. Lekin agar do bachay saath ho jaen? Toh kahani bilkul aur hi hoti hai — zyada overwhelming.

Isi liye main parents ko hamesha kehti hoon: jo aapke liye kaam kare, wohi kijiye. Kuch din aise hote hain jab cart use karna best hota hai, aur logon ki help accept karna zaroori hota hai. Aur kuch din aise hote hain jab best option yeh hota hai ke store jaana hi avoid karen aur online order kar lein. Dono theek hain.

Personally, main curbside pickup ya online ordering recommend karti hoon. Yeh bohot energy save karta hai, stress kam hota hai, aur aap apna waqt wapas family pe laga sakte hain. Grocery toh ho hi jaati hai, lekin bina extra chaos ke.

Din ke end pe sabse important yeh hai ke aapke bache supported feel karein aur aap burnout na hoon. Agar disability cart help karta hai toh use it proudly. Agar online pickup easy lagta hai toh wohi kijiye. Aap apne family ke liye best judge hain.

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