Walmart testing new feature at stores that should make it easier for parents to shop

Walmart introduces new shopping carts to help parents with disabled children.

The carts, which have a large seat on the back and can carry people weighing up to 113 kg, are also suitable for caregivers of adults who have difficulty walking.

By launching them in one store, the bosses said Facebook: “This cart makes shopping accessible for all family members with different levels and types of disabilities. Stop by today and see the difference our new cart will make to your family travels.”

The retailer said it plans to equip all of its U.S. stores with Caroline’s Carts by early 2025, but that some locations have already received them.

Each Walmart Supercenter will get two Caroline’s Carts, while Neighborhood Markets will get at least one.

The carts are named after Caroline Long, an 11-year-old girl with Rett syndrome, a nervous system disorder that only affects females.

Long’s parents designed the carts to make shopping easier for families like theirs.

“By equipping our stores with Caroline’s Carts, we provide some relief to parents and caregivers who need this resource and know it’s available at their Walmart,” said Cedric Clark, Walmart’s chief store operations officer.

‘Whether they are caring for someone with a disability or a temporary injury, the carts support our customers when and how they need it, every time they visit us.’

While some customers were happy with the introduction, others were concerned that the rollout would not be enough to meet their family’s needs.

“Hopefully they have enough,” one customer commented.

“If there are only two, there should be one on each side of the store. People who don’t have special needs children should stop using them,” added another.

Walmart has also made other efforts to meet the needs of its disabled customers and their caregivers.

Last year, the company extended its sensory hours from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Initially introduced only for the opening weeks of the new school year, these sensory-friendly hours are intended to create a calmer environment by turning off radios and TV screens and dimming some lights.

After overwhelmingly positive feedback from people with special needs and other customers, the company decided to extend its opening hours.

Walmart Supercenters will get two carts, while Neighborhood Markets will get at least one.

The new design features a large seat, specifically to assist caregivers of people with disabilities

The supermarket giant has made its trolleys higher and added a cup holder

This comes after Walmart recently modified the standard carts in its 4,600 stores.

The redesigned shopping carts come with added features, such as a cup holder, popular with Stanley Cup fans, and a place to put a cell phone or shopping list.

While the convenience of the dedicated storage options was well received, many consumers found it annoying that the carts were taller.

The handlebars are now about 8.9 cm higher, namely 109 cm. People who are too short find this annoying.

But there’s an even bigger problem for short people with kids. The child seat is almost 8 inches higher than in the old carts, meaning they can’t see where they’re going.