The Clean Shopper shopping cart covers do a good job of shielding your baby from whatever lurks on those not-so-sanitary shopping carts and are less expensive than some of the others on the market. The Clean Shopper, the first of two covers we tried, is not padded, so it packs up small but lacks the extra cushion you might want for your little one, while The Super-Soft Clean Shopper has more padding (but still isn’t super fluffy).

Both have side pockets, toy loops, and a safety restraint. The Super-Soft Clean Shopper also comes with a drawstring tote bag for storage. This particular fabric, Juicy Fruit, is cute and colorful, but is not particularly soft. To put it on, you just slip it over the back of the cart seat and then over the handlebars. However, it uses velcro to attach to the handlebars, which, I must admit, has the potential to drive me nuts. Having to separate the velcro before putting the cover on can be difficult when you only have one free hand.

As is the case with most shopping cart covers, these can double as restaurant high chair covers, which we love. Yes, there are covers especially made just for restaurant high chairs, but why keep track of another baby item when you can have two in one? We grabbed The Clean Shopper (the more compact model) for our family night out, and it worked quite well. It kept Pooky comfy in her seat and we didn’t feel like we were lugging a big ol’ blanket into a restaurant. Now, if we can only keep her from leaning over and licking the table.

Shopping cart covers can be quite spendy, and that’s the main reason we like these so much. They do the job, and they’re affordable. Price: $29.95 for The Clean Shopper and $34.95 for The Super-Soft Clean Shopper. Receive a FREE matching bib with with your purchase of The Clean Shopper (this month only).