The 5 Best Grocery Wagons for Shopping

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The 5 Best Grocery Wagons for Shopping

September 10, 2020
posted by Chelsea Lavin

 toddler in a grocery wagon

We already know that a little red wagon is the perfect adventure vehicle for kids – infinite ways to play lead to endless imaginative ideas, plenty of laughter, and cherished memories. But did you know that Radio Flyer wagons are also perfect for grocery shopping? Turn an everyday errand into an exciting adventure by bringing your wagon to use as a grocery cart.

With ample storage space (for kids and produce!) and features ranging from push and pull to folding for easy storage, our lineup of wagons has the perfect shopping cart wagon for you and your family. Check out our list of top 4 grocery wagons to get you started.

 

1. Best All-purpose grocery wagon: 3-in-1 EZ Fold Wagon®

     red fabric EZ Fold Wagon

Our standard folding wagon delivers on convenience and versatility. As the name implies, this collapsible wagon is easy to fold and designed to compactly fit in your car, making it the ideal folding grocery wagon. Quiet ride tires ensure a smooth ride (and no squeaky wheels!) and cup holders are an added bonus.

 

Features:

  • 3 riding modes: two rider seating, hauling, and bench seating

  • One hand fold for quick and easy car storage

  • DuraClean® fabric that wipes clean for accidental spills

  • Conscious manufacturing for a reduced carbon footprint

  • Storage loops on back for extra hauling, great for groceries like flower bouquets 

  • 2 front cup holders

  • Handle stays upright when not in use

  • Quiet ride tires

  • Only Radio Flyer Folding Wagons pass ASTM F963-16 Toy Safety Standard

  • Maximum weight capacity: 150 pounds

  • Suitable for toddlers and kids ages 1½+ years

 

Featured 5-Star Review:

I live on the 4th floor of a condo unit and use it to haul groceries and other items up the elevator. It has proved invaluable for this purpose. So it’s not just for kids - us old people have found a great use for it also.” - Debbie, Florida

 

2. Best Push-Pull Grocery Wagon: Convertible Stroll 'N Wagon™

     

The convenience of a stroller and the adventure of a heavy duty folding wagon all in one! With the Convertible Stroll 'N Wagon™, your little one can stay snug in their Stroll 'N Wagon™ while you push or pull the vehicle around the grocery store. Front caster wheels and large, 12” rear wheels make for nimble steering and easy maneuvering around the aisles. Plus, this wagon is collapsible, making it easy to bring along in the car and quickly open up to take bags of groceries into the house.

 

Features:

  • Easy to pull like a stroller or push like a shopping cart 

  • Simple one hand fold

  • Folds flat for easy car storage

  • 5 point safety harnesses and rear brake

  • Passes both Toy and Stroller Safety Standards

  • UV protection canopy rolls up for easy storage when not in use

  • Maximum weight capacity: 120 pounds

  • Suitable for babies, toddlers and kids ages 1 year old and above

 

Featured 5-Star Review: 

“It’s so easy to load and unload. Roomy and has pockets for stuff and cup holders. I love it has the stroller handle as well as the wagon pull handle. I have taken it to Zoo, Walmart, family walks and love it!” - Nicole, Missouri

 

3. Best Heavy-Duty Grocery Wagon: All-Terrain Steel & Wood Wagon

     toddlers in the All-Terrain Steel & Wood wagon

High wooden sides and a steel frame make this wagon the ideal haul-it-all wagon with a weight capacity of up to 200 pounds for heavy loads. Real air rubber wheels make for seamless transitions from pavement to dirt, gravel, or sand, making this wagon the ultimate outdoor utility wagon. The All-Terrain Steel & Wood Wagon is great for families who may encounter a little off-roading to and from the store or want to take the scenic route home!

 

Features:

  • The Original Little Red Wagon steel body with wooden stake sides for heavy-duty grocery hauling

  • Real air tires that can handle any terrain

  • Extra-long handle folds under

  • Controlled turning radius prevents tipping

  • Maximum grocery weight capacity: 200 pounds

  • Suitable for toddlers and kids 1½+ years

 

Featured 5-Star Review:

Bought this to carry groceries from my assigned parking spot at our condo. The wagon is stable, turns are fantastic, and it holds a lot of groceries. Have even carried two large bags of cedar mulch and a similar-sized bag of potting soil - a hefty load - no problem!” - AliOops, Michigan

 

4. Best Customizable Grocery Wagon: All-Terrain Build-A-Wagon

 

Customize your wagon to fit your family's needs. This heavy-duty grocery wagon is equipped to take on all your kid and grocery hauling needs with a steel frame and durable fabric. Easy one-hand fold storage makes this ideal to fold flat and store compactly anywhere - like the truck of your car. Not only is it safe for kids and great for cargo, but choose from 3 unique designs, accessories, and personalization to make it the ultimate custom ride. 

 

 

Features: 

  • Choose from 3 unique designs, all with DuraClean™ 2.0 – our highest quality fabric
  • Add accessories including canvas canopy, storage bag, cooler caddy, and more
  • Add personalization to make it the ultimate custom ride
  • Safe for Kids, Great for Cargo up to 150 pounds: All Radio Flyer foldable wagons are safety tested and pass ASTM F963-16 Toy Safety Standard
  • Easy to fold and unfold so you can bring anywhere then store compactly until your next adventure

 

Featured 5-Star Review:

We use this wagon for so many things! Hauling groceries, plants, packages, etc.” - Vintage Velma, North Carolina

 

5. Best Wagon for Little Helpers: My 1st 2-in-1 Wagon

     Child with push wagon toy

This adorable little red wagon doubles as a walker and is the perfect push-or-pull shopping wagon cart for toddlers. While parents or grandparents check items off their list, little ones can walk alongside and assist by carrying some of the supermarket finds in their very own grocery wagon cart. They will love helping you!

 

Features:

  • 2 wagons in 1: push walker with a locked handle and toy wagon

  • 4 wheel base for stability and balance with a controlled turning radius

  • Deep plastic body for small grocery storage

  • Durable rolling wheels

  • Suitable to toddlers ages 1 to 4 years old

  • Conscious manufacturing for a lower carbon footprint

 

Featured 5-Star Review:

I purchased this wagon for my sons first birthday. He enjoys pushing/pulling it around everywhere. Great product!” - MDH, Indiana

 

What will you bring home with you on your next trip to the store with your Radio Flyer wagon? Be sure to snap a picture of your adventure and share it with us using #radioflyer!