I am stopping by to say "hello" :)
I haven't been here in a while.
I welcome your friendship :)

Lea @ Mother Baby Child & Weight Loss Help

Hi Nikki! Where in Atlanta are you? I'm in Henry County (just south of Atlanta). I'm a single mom to two boys (4.5 and 2.5) Look forward to seeing you around!

This is a link to my favorite. I carried my youngest in this carrier until well after his second birthday. It's also nice because he's on your back so he's not getting into everything. Plus baby wearing supposed to be good for them, right?

http://www.ergobabycarriers.com/babycarriers/category/carrier/

Nikki,

Dedicate specific toys for the car and shopping trips. Only let him play with those toys when he's either in the car of the shopping cart. I would also use a sling or kid backpack during this stage to keep them truly contained.

You could also make a shopping list for him with pictures of things on your list for him to help find. Keeping him distracted will keep him contained.
Or do everything you can to NOT take him shopping until he's a little bigger and more willing to hang out.

G'day Nikki and welcome aboard :) It's OK - you'll be amazed at how much you pick up about parenting on the way!