It’s probably on purpose: when you have trouble thinking critically, and are fighting multiple distractions, you’re going to have a harder time not grabbing the potato chips or doing the mental math to see that “Super Deal!!!” is not actually a super deal.

I’ve found that my shopping is more impulsive when I have to deal with that background racket plus a toddler trying to grab bright, shiny packages.

My solution: do what I can to avoid bringing toddler grocery shopping, wear earbuds with my music playing just loud enough to overcome store sound system.