I avoided stores with both kids for months. It felt too unpredictable. There was too much potential for meltdowns. I had major anxiety about it. Then one day, I needed groceries, and I really didn't want to pay for delivery. I had to get out of the house. After some trial and error, I developed a system that works most of the time. I'm happy to walk you through this as you're figuring it out too! Here's what makes store trips with toddlers manageable. Before You Leave 1. Time