To add to the point above: i was also super sketched out about the security stuff initially because i do all my banking on the same browser. honestly been very satisfied with it though. i looked into how it works and it basically just bundles the items into a code without touching your actual account login or credit card info, which was my biggest worry. compared to the official household thing, Share-A-Cart is way better. amazon household is a total mess because of that shared wallet feature... basically nobody wants their kids having a direct line to their debit card lol. another option is the teen login but thats honestly a hassle to set up. weve been using the extension for about six months now and no complaints. it makes those late night mom can i have this texts way easier to handle since they just send me a code and i can look at it whenever i have a spare minute.

> Share-A-Cart. It looks like it just generates a code Actually, I used share amazon canada cart for my kids school stuff last term. Being kinda paranoid about data, I liked that it doesnt ask for passwords or bank info. Its totally free too. They just send me a code, I click it, and everything loads into my cart for review... saved me from those 2am texts lol.

> I am leaning toward Share-A-Cart because it seems simpler for just filling the cart but the security thing is bugging me. I have been thinking about this for a few hours and honestly i am gonna go against the grain here! While those apps sound cool, i am way too paranoid about my browser security to trust them with my shopping habits. I actually set up a DIY system using just the native Amazon features and it has been amazing!! My kids each have their own shared lists and it didnt cost a dime. Plus i dont have to worry about weird extensions snooping on my data. I just have them add everything they need for their science projects into their specific list. When i am ready to shop, i just open their list, select what i actually approved, and move it to my cart. It totally solved the text storm! You should definitely just stick with a solid Amazon Wishlist Chrome Extension or just any of the built-in list tools from Amazon. It keeps everything organized and you stay in total control of the payment stuff without any extra risk. My daughter actually loves it because she can see when i have actually bought the items. Its so much safer than giving out login info or using random apps imo!

> I am leaning toward Share-A-Cart because it seems simpler for just filling the cart but the security thing is bugging me. Ugh, I totally feel you on the security concerns. Honestly, I've had some really annoying issues with third-party cart tools lately where they just glitch out right when you're trying to checkout. It's so frustrating when you think a system is solid and then it fails right before a project deadline. Unfortunately, the official Amazon Household is such a letdown too since it basically forces you to hand over the keys to your bank account... definitely not what you want with teenagers. Before I suggest my go-to fix, what kind of devices are your kids usually browsing on? If they are mostly on iPads or phones, some of these extensions wont even work right for them anyway. If they're on computers, the Amazon Wishlist Chrome Extension is way more reliable because it just grabs the item details instead of messing with your actual active session. It basically creates a bridge without touching your private data. I've found it much more stable for those big science fair hauls. Let me know about the tech they use and I'll help you get it set up so those 2am texts finally stop.

Honestly I have been using a system like this for almost two years now because my kids were doing the same thing... just sending endless links that I would lose track of. You really dont need to worry about the security as much with amazon cart share because it doesnt actually ask for your login or anything like that. Basically, they just put the stuff in their cart on their own accounts or even just as guests, click a button, and it gives them a code. They text you the code, you paste it into the extension on your end, and boom... all their stuff is in your cart ready for you to check out. It is way better than the official household thing since you keep your credit card totally private. Its been super reliable for us for all the school supplies and random hobby stuff they need. Definitely worth trying out before the science fair madness starts. If you hit any snags setting it up let me know, but it is pretty straightforward tho.

> last year was a total disaster of missed parts and late shipping Look, I have been doing the online shopping thing since the early days of dial-up and honestly Share-A-Cart is probably the most stable thing i have used. No lag, no missed items, just works. I am really satisfied with how it handles big batches of items for projects. Speaking of science fairs though, it reminds me of when my oldest tried to build a potato battery clock for the regional finals back in 09. We lived way out in the woods back then and I had to drive three towns over because we ran out of copper wire and the Amazon delivery was stuck in a snowstorm. We ended up using some old wiring from a broken lamp in the garage. He didnt win but the clock actually ran for like three weeks in the kitchen until the potato started smelling like death. Anyway, if you want to avoid the shipping drama, just use the extension. It saves so much time. But yeah.

I had this exact same headache with my kids and it was a total mess. I finally found a setup that works well without sharing my bank info.

• My teens add items to their own carts.
• I receive one code to merge them into my account. Using share amazon canada cart has been great for our monthly orders and I have no complaints about how it works.

@Reply #1 - good point! honestly i am dealing with the exact same thing right now and it is driving me absolutely bonkers!! My phone gallery is basically 90% random screenshots and links of stuff my kids want... its a total nightmare. I love that there are finally ways to talk about this tho. Compared to the Walmart list setup or Target's registry which are honestly such a pain to navigate for daily shopping, finding a solid Amazon workflow is literally the holy grail for busy parents. So glad I am not the only one losing my mind over the constant barrage of texts! Stay strong, science fair season is basically a gauntlet lol.