Why Should I Use a Shopping Cart Cover?

Grocery store shopping cart handles have more germs than public restrooms, making them one of the worst public places for germs, according to researchers.
It's a problem that at least one state, Arkansas, is trying to address, by passing a law forcing stores to clean up their carts.
How germy could shopping carts really be? Very, according to researchers at the University of Arizona who tested all kinds of public surfaces. They found that shopping carts were loaded with more saliva, bacteria and even fecal matter than escalators, public telephones, and even public bathrooms.
The only surfaces that had more germs were playground equipment and bus rails.
The Arkansas law will push grocery stores to provide sanitation wipes at the door so customers don't have to wrap their hands around the last shopper's bacteria.
"When I was campaigning, many of my constituents brought it to my attention [that] many shopping carts could possibly have germs and contamination on them," Rep. Fred Allen, D-Ark., told "Good Morning America."
"Every kid in America teethes on shopping cart handles," said Dr. Chuck Gerba at the University of Arizona. "They don't have the best sanitary habits. … I mean, you're putting your broccoli where their butt was."
That's why Amanda Gutstadt always carries sanitizer when she shops with her son Max, especially during flu season.
Even a fifth-grader can detect the germs. Nicole Shaw's testing of shopping carts Wednesday night won her a spot in the North Carolina Regional Science Fair.
"When I found the E.coli, I thought it was pretty nasty," she said. "I am working on getting a patent on my shopping cart cleaning system."
Some supermarkets already offer wipes, but if yours does not, germ experts say the smartest thing to do is wash your hands and your child's hands after you leave.
Another option is to spring for a baby shopping seat cover.

I will be on vacation from 09/21 - 10/10. You may still place an order, but it will not be completed until I return! Thanks!!!

Thank you Lindsay for allowing Payton to be a model in her new shopping cart cover! Lindsay picked out fantastic colors for her cart cover and it is truly one of a kind! Isn't her daughter beautiful?

Shopping Cart Cover Pricing List:

Basic Cart Cover $28.00

Toy Loops: optional and FREE

Button holes for seatbelt add $2.00

Matching Bag add $5.00

Matching Pillow add $5.00

Matching Blanket add $8.00

Please enter color choice/pattern in the paypal check out and any special requests/instructions. When ordering a cart cover, you may choose the color of the pre-quilted seat, the fabric pattern/color choice of ruffle, and the ribbon used for the toy loops and bag handles. You may also choose the color(s) of the pillow and blanket.
Please email me (bunnygrajkowski@hotmail.com) with any questions and I will get back to you the same day.
You may design your own cart cover or order a previous print from the website. All orders are shipped priority mail, usually within one week after receiving payment.

Thank you Crystal, for allowing beautiful baby Emma to be a model in her shopping cart cover!

Now taking orders directly from Savannah's Closet!
Now you may order your shopping cart covers directly from Savannah's Closet!
Just click on the box under Cart Cover Options (to your right) and a drop down menu will appear where you can choose a shopping cart cover with toy loops, two button holes for seatbelts, matching bag, matching pillow, etc. And the drop down menu reflects my new prices and new shipping prices.
You may pay via paypal. I still accept check or money order, but I wait until check clears before mailing out your order.
I'm working on adding more inventory, please be patient.
When you do place an order through paypal, please be very clear and specific about your order in the notes section. I will send you a contact email with any questions and with your estimated ship out date (my turn-around time is still usually under one week). Thanks again, Bunny.

Special Notice:
Due to up-coming postage increases and supply costs, I will be raising my prices effective May 20th. All orders placed AFTER May 20th will reflect my new prices.
I will still strive to offer quality boutique items at less than boutique prices. My desire is for everyone to be able to afford a shopping cart cover that wants one. I am going to try to add a clearance and sale page to my blog for just that purpose. (discounts offered for discontinued fabric choices, seasonal, etc) I will also have a referral program, new contests and coupons towards future purchases.
My new web address will be up and running by the end of May and will have the paypal logo so you can just click and pay. Thank you to everyone for being patient with me as Savannah's Closet continues to expand.

For those who have tried to order recently, I apologize. I will try to have pictures available for my pillowcase dresses in May. Keep checking back.

All orders have been shipped to date. I will resume custom orders and shipping by May 6th when I return. Thank you!!!

Special Notice:
I will be on vacation April 23-May 6th. I will not be making or shipping any shopping cart covers or special order items during that time.
The last day to place your order and receive it before May will be April 23rd.
I will resume my sewing after I return! If you don't make the deadline, no worries. You may still place your order, but it will not be ready until the week after I return. Thank you and email with any questions.