Can You Be a Shipt Shopper with a Baby? -

Being a Shipt Shopper is a good way for single parents to make some extra money. The only problem as a single parent, is that it’s hard to get away from your children and find time to go shopping for Shipt.

One of the most asked questions about Shipt as a single parent is can you be a Shipt Shopper With a baby.

In this blog post we will go over whether or not you can and other factors to look into.

What is Shipt and how does it work?

Shipt is a company that allows you to make extra money by shopping for items at stores like Publix, Costco, Target, etc. You get access to their app on your phone or computer which will alert you of the “shopping” opportunity available near you through the GPS system.

Once approved to become a Shopper, you get to choose the items you are shopping for, get paid after completing your order and drop it off at an agreed location.

When using Shipt, you have to abide by all company policies while shopping in order to get your pay. If you violate any policy while working for this company then they may close your account without warning.

Short answer to the question can you take a baby with you to go Shipt Shopping:

Shipt would not allow you to shop while your baby is with you, either in the grocery store or in your car. This is for you and your baby’s safety. Continue reading more to see why being a Shipt Shopper might be a good side gig for a single parent.

Can Shipt Shoppers have any passengers at all?

A Shipt Shopper can not have another passenger, even another Shipt Shopper with them when they shop. So, if you are a single parent and can’t find a babysitter, consider something else. But remember, as a Shipt Shopper you make your own schedule and pick which days and which shopping trips you work. Shipt conducts a criminal background check on all shoppers to ensure the safety of their customers. They do not conduct background checks on any passengers that accompany you. This ensures your safety and the customer’s safety. This would also mean your baby.

What happens if you get caught with a passenger while working for Shipt?

If they catch you transporting another person while shopping for Shipt, you could fire you and you would not be allowed to work for Shipt as a shopper.

If they do deactivate your account and you have a good reason for someone being in your car then you could potentially get your account back in good standing.

A good reason would be a medical emergency or something of that sort.

Is it worth being a Shipt Shopper as a single parent?

Absolutely! With the flexibility to make your own schedule and to work as much or as little as you want, a Shipt Shopper can be an excellent side gig or a full-time job. It will be important to make sure someone can babysit your child while you are shopping for customers since Shipt does not allow you to shop with another person or have anyone in your car when you are out shopping. If you can get child care covered for your baby while shopping, then working as a Shipt Shopper is an excellent option.

If you can’t get affordable child care it may not be worth your time to be a Shipt driver.

Conclusion:

Now that you know everything you need to know about driving with a baby as a Shipt shopper , it’s your decision to determine if this is the right job for you.

Are you interested in signing up with Shipt? If so visit their website.

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