Tips for mom traveling alone with young son?

[daneenm]

I often travel with one of my boys by myself and I wouldn't have a problem seeing a boy in the women's restroom. My problem is that DS7 absolutely refuses to go in the ladies. So I anxiously wait outside while he goes in the men's. He goes straight in and out and we haven't had any problems. He will also sit and wait for me while I use the ladies, and I haven't worried too much about leaving him for a few minutes. I told him if anyone bothers him "to scream his head off". Maybe I'm being to nieve (sp?) but I can't imagine anything happening in such a crowded place. I may get some criticism for doing this, but that's the way we do it.
I love spending one on one time with my boys and we have a great time. I also highly recommend the Discover the Magic Tour. In crowds we hold hands and thankfully he doesn't think he's too old for that.

Our DS has been using the Men's room by himself since he was about 7. I have no problem with them using Men's or Women's, but some boys prefer the Men's room. I feel totally the same way you do. I would much rather him use a very crowded Men's room than one in which only DS and a single adult man was in.

 

[MrsPinup]

My DS7 and I went earlier this year and had a great time. He used the men's room while I waited out front. He refuses to use the women's restroom at this point and knows how to behave in the restroom alone. He did get tired from all the walking so we took many breaks and rode the longer, sit down rides more often. Next weekend, when I take my DS5 alone, I think I will bring an umbrella stroller just to make it easier on him. I should have brought one for DS7