Online shopping is a godsend

Its a month since the caesarean and I have found it hard to be out and about for too long at a stretch, let alone carry shopping so I have been doing almost all my shopping online.  My partner has been helping with the odd bits and pieces on his way home but there is just too much we need, for Baby and us, for him to be doing it all himself.

The main thing is groceries.  We are getting through nappies, baby formula, washing up tablets, detergent and Napisan very quickly as Baby's needs are many in number.  Fortunately the delivery service from Waitrose has been very reliable and efficient.  I have shopped for groceries online from a different supermarket chain before when I had injured my foot and not been able to get out and about.  The problems occurred when the items chosen were not available.  If one chose not to have substitutes, one could find oneself without a potentially crucial item until the next delivery or without a number of things and therefore need another delivery, and have to pay the delivery charge again sooner than expected.  If one selected to have substitutions, often the replacements were not really adequate.  This was different with Waitrose as items are rarely missing; when the requested item is not available, there is a price match on replacement items such that one didn't end up paying more and the substituions have so far been reasonable.  The amount of time from delivery to expiry is also very sensible so one didn't end up having to consume the food items in a rush to make the most of it.  The deliveries arrive on time and things get here in good condition.  I am very pleased with the service and may continue to use this even when I am more mobile.

The other delivery service is Amazon.  I don't think it needs much description.  The only other thing I would add is that Amazon Prime is truly worth the money when one is house bound.

Online shopping has come a long way since its infancy.  I can see how one doesn't need to go to the shops unless one really wants to.

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