Public Potty Use

Hello Moms, today was the first outing we had since potty training. Only issue is I didn’t think of how to continue the process if needed in public!! What are some tips or items you use!?

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I have been wondering the same thing hope others can share some good insight plz cause I just use pull ups when out

that’s such a great recommendation! Definitely adding to cart, TY 🩷 I also saw on tiktok they recommended adding a toilet seat cover to prevent the little ones from touching any part of the toilet.

Great idea!

Keep sticky notes in your purse/wallet to cover up the sensor on any automatic flush toilets so they don't flush unexpectedly on your child.

Honestly you only really need these large seat covers so your child isn’t touching any part of the toilet. I have the Jool folding seat as well, but I don’t even use it because I hold my daughter to make sure she doesn’t fall in or touch anything.

Toilet Seat Covers Disposable - 20 Pack - Waterproof, Ideal for Kids and Adults – Extra Large, Individually Wrapped for Travel, Toddlers Potty Training in Public Restrooms (Dinosaurs, 20) https://a.co/d/g9nBBTH

Also, if you have trunk space then just put a potty in the trunk with a disposable bag inside of the potty for super easy clean ups. That’s personally what I do. Then we don’t have to step foot into a public restroom except for emergencies (in that case I have the Dino seat covers).

so smart!

I would of never thought of that! Going to be adding that to my purse rn.❤️ TY for that amazing recommendation!

I just placed an order for a similar item. I also added the foldable potty that Rachel suggested bcus I’m 31 weeks pregnant so it’s been hard being able to carry my toddler lol but that potty use in the truck, BRILLIANT. That’s why I love asking on the app, so many ideas I would have never thought about. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

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