What's even more important is that while it's a hassle to monitor a toddler getting into things, changing the mere attitude that you approach the situation can make a huge difference. Since Mads could crawl, I've always brought her to the kitchen floor whenever I unload groceries. Instead of feeling like it's a bother to have a little unpredictable grabber getting into the groceries, I observe and talk to Mads about the things she is pulling out of the bags. Surprisingly, she really quickly grasped the concept of not squishing a tomato, not throwing an apple, and not carrying that heavy gallon of milk because it will flatten her toes.
Give it a try, just a chance to let your baby explore your food. See what happens.
