You're on line and DD has to go potty....

[CoffeeCup]

So if you wouldn't use a travel potty in the open when would you use it? In the bathroom?

Not going to argue about this because it is a bit pathetic. Obviously if there are restrooms nearby i would use them but in an EMERGENCY I don't see the problem. I have seen others do it in WDW and not thought anything of it. And i don't take all her clothes off - and there is no exposing. I try to cover her up. I am not in the habit of exposing my childrens bits to the whole wide world.

I would imagine that a child would be glad to have a parent who is not so uptight that they can't do a wee in a potty instead of wetting themselves.


As has been said already I think the best thing to do is to go regularly and get them to try. The CMs may be able to help. If not then as some other people would advise - let them wet the floor.

Well, yes, I can see where a travel potty might be useful in a bathroom if you have a small child who is afraid to use a regular toilet. While using a travel potty in public may be acceptable in Scotland, I don't think you will find many people in the US who are comfortable with the idea. While I have never been to Scotland, I have traveled in other countries where I feel sure the travel potty idea would work fine. Maybe we are up tight about some things in the US, but few of us let children use any kind of potty in public.

The advice to let the child wet the floor is terrible. People slip and fall on wet spots. Small children sit down or crawl on floors when in line. We drop things on the floor and reach down to pick them up. Why should I have to worry that you let your child wet the floor?

 

[livndisney]

So if you wouldn't use a travel potty in the open when would you use it? In the bathroom?

Not going to argue about this because it is a bit pathetic. Obviously if there are restrooms nearby i would use them but in an EMERGENCY I don't see the problem. I have seen others do it in WDW and not thought anything of it. And i don't take all her clothes off - and there is no exposing. I try to cover her up. I am not in the habit of exposing my childrens bits to the whole wide world.

I would imagine that a child would be glad to have a parent who is not so uptight that they can't do a wee in a potty instead of wetting themselves.


As has been said already I think the best thing to do is to go regularly and get them to try. The CMs may be able to help. If not then as some other people would advise - let them wet the floor.

I have NEVER seen anyone break out a potty in public and use it. I have heard of "parents" who use poor judgement and encourage children to "pee" in "other places". CM's who see it encourage them to use the restrooms. There have been threads on this very board commenting on that very subject.

And my child is quite happy to have parents who teach the proper way to behave in public. And it has never involved wetting themselves or the floor (as you suggest).

Perhaps, we are speaking about "apples and oranges", which is why I originally asked for clarification. In a location with no "facilities" is one thing. Whipping out a "potty" in a line surrounded by other people (with bathrooms all around) is quite another. And is not acceptable.

As it is clear our opinions on this matter are quite far apart, I would like to suggest we agree to "drop" it.

 

[PatsMom]

I would personally not have a problem with someone leaving the line for a potty break but be aware that in many lines it will be impossible to "catch up" to your placeholder without pushing past a lot of people. And since those people don't know that you left the line for a potty emergency, expect some glares and comments.

I do agree with asking the child to try to use the potty before getting in line. We also are of the opinion that if we leave the line for any reason, we return to the back of the line. DD didn't like having to try to potty when she didn't feel like she needed to until one evening when we were in line for the Jungle Cruise. We'd been waiting about 20 minutes and probably had another 10 minutes to go. She announced that she had to use the bathroom. We got out of line and when she was done, we went to the end and waiting all over again. (This was before fast pass). After that she was very cooperative about using the rest room before we got in a line.

 

[NJR]

As has been said already I think the best thing to do is to go regularly and get them to try. The CMs may be able to help. If not then as some other people would advise - let them wet the floor.

With respect, ScotsMinnie, but NO ONE advised OP to allow her child to wet on the floor. If you look at the posts, pp have pretty much all said either: 1) Offer and/or enforce frequent potty breaks or 2) Should the situation arise, go ahead and leave the line to take her DD to the bathroom.

FTR, I consider myself less of a prude than a lot of folks, and even I find the idea of using a travel potty in line quite distasteful (not to mention a possible violation of bylaws regarding public urination). I'm sure it's a great product and could be invaluable in some situations (eg camping, road trips), but in the middle of a ride line is not the appropriate place for this device.

 

[mjkacmom]

With respect, ScotsMinnie, but NO ONE advised OP to allow her child to wet on the floor. If you look at the posts, pp have pretty much all said either: 1) Offer and/or enforce frequent potty breaks or 2) Should the situation arise, go ahead and leave the line to take her DD to the bathroom.

FTR, I consider myself less of a prude than a lot of folks, and even I find the idea of using a travel potty in line quite distasteful (not to mention a possible violation of bylaws regarding public urination). I'm sure it's a great product and could be invaluable in some situations (eg camping, road trips), but in the middle of a ride line is not the appropriate place for this device.

I agree - I have a travel potty, that I keep in the van, for emergencies, but not to be used in very populated areas. OP, I have taken a child out of line for the potty, and I've gotten back in, and no one glared.

 

[pepperderr]

Last year was our first visit. DS was using a stroller. We were at the end of the line and some family...not a teenage kid practically ran in front of us and screamed you can't take the stroller. They wanted to be able to butt in line and make us lose our spot by going to park the stroller. DS and I could have easily saved the spot while DH parked it wich was just a few feet away. Poor DS fell out of the stroller and scraped his knee because of it. It was one dang spot GEEEZ! So I would not have a problem with saving a spot because of taking your kid potty but I bet that family that butted in front of us sure whould have a problem with it.

PEPPERDERR

 

[bellebud]

how about the placeholder allowing 1 group at a time to go ahead of him in line, while waiting for mom and child to come back from the restroom? This way the placeholder isn't so far ahead in the line that mom and child are pushing past tons of people to reach him.

When mine were smaller, we basically hit the restrooms all the time, and if we knew we were getting on a long line/ride, we always hit the restroom right before. And I've always told the kids 'everyone always has a little something in their bladder', so "I don't have to go" doesn't apply. It's always worked well for us.

 

[sanibelsettler]

We've taken kids to the restroom, and have managed not to be rude to others doing so. Don't sweat it, OP. I've never seen it be a problem.

Encouraging "toileting" in public is not right.

 

[brymolmom]

No on letting them go potty in line. Honestly if getting on this ride is THAT important to you and letting your child relieve themselves less so - then let her go in the pull up. Except for a child with a disability who cannot help themselves, no way should a parent allow their child to use the restroom in a public line. In fact, that might even be against the law in some states. And it SHOULD be. I'm not even a fan of someone changing the diaper of a bigger kid in line - the odor can be very horrendous for those around.

Yes on letting them back in line if it is obvious to me the little one had to go potty quickly.

No on asking them when they have to go - at WDW and to avoid these situations the kids HAVE to go whenever I tell them to (or at least try). THat way we all go at the same times. Depending how good she is at holding it is how often I would make her go - between every ride for newly trained, maybe every 2 hours for trained for awhile....

 

[brymolmom]

So if you wouldn't use a travel potty in the open when would you use it? In the bathroom?

Not going to argue about this because it is a bit pathetic. Obviously if there are restrooms nearby i would use them but in an EMERGENCY I don't see the problem. I have seen others do it in WDW and not thought anything of it. And i don't take all her clothes off - and there is no exposing. I try to cover her up. I am not in the habit of exposing my childrens bits to the whole wide world.

I would imagine that a child would be glad to have a parent who is not so uptight that they can't do a wee in a potty instead of wetting themselves.


As has been said already I think the best thing to do is to go regularly and get them to try. The CMs may be able to help. If not then as some other people would advise - let them wet the floor.

Perhaps there is a medical condition that is causing the muscles not to be able to hold for the 2 minutes to get to the nearest restroom. You might want to check. Obviously most of the parents responding have never had to consider letting their potty trained child pee in lines, so it is not usual to have a child who cannot hold it for a little bit. And if you do - you should enforce the going to the potty after every ride rule. That might help the situation.

 

[Vijoge]

I personally don't have a problem letting a parent and child back in, but it is still line jumping

I disagree. If you're already waiting in line and then leave to take a little one to the bathroom you are not line jumping, you are simply resuming your place in line.

 

[kevgraub]

It may be cultural differences that explain why it would be fine to someone from Scotland but not someone from the U.S.

For example, if you go to China, you will see young children that are potty training age running around without diapers and pants that are completely split open in the crotch area. When the child has to pee, they take the child over to the gutter and let him/her squat on the side of the street - and no one (except for tourists) thinks a thing of it. And I'm not just talking about in rural areas either, I saw this several times in Beijing, its just not a big deal to them and its how they do things.

I do agree though, that in the U.S., it would be considered extremely poor form (to say the least) to whip out a portable potty and let your child use it in line at an amusement park.

 

[sanibelsettler]

It may be cultural differences that explain why it would be fine to someone from Scotland but not someone from the U.S.

For example, if you go to China, you will see young children that are potty training age running around without diapers and pants that are completely split open in the crotch area. When the child has to pee, they take the child over to the gutter and let him/her squat on the side of the street - and no one (except for tourists) thinks a thing of it. And I'm not just talking about in rural areas either, I saw this several times in Beijing, its just not a big deal to them and its how they do things.

I do agree though, that in the U.S., it would be considered extremely poor form (to say the least) to whip out a portable potty and let your child use it in line at an amusement park.

However, in Disney IN CHINA it would still be inappropriate.

 

[livie1205]

my dd3 just got potty trained...she skipped using pull ups and just wears panties and we are going in 2 weeks...if we are in line and she has to pee my dh or I will take her while the other waits in line and when we pass bathrooms I will take her in...I DO NOT think it is jumping in line to return after taking a small child to the bathroom....I would also NOT let her go in line..she can hold it for a few minutes but with the heat and drinking lots of water she will have to go a lot.

 

[ScotsMinnie]

Clearly the comment about letting them wet the floor was sarcastic and not meant seriously.

Let me be clear - at no point do I suggest letting a 4 year old use a potty . I thought the child was younger - about 2.

I have said in an EMERGENCY.

I do not and never will allow my children to wee on the side on a path or whatever. In a portapotty only. Anything else is disgusting.

I'm sure a small child (aged 2) using a potty does not break any bylaws.

For all your information I took my 2 year old last year and also the portapotty but never had to use it. I took her to the restrooms regularly and that was enough. We had no accidents.
I have never used a portapotty in line or anywhere else in public in the states. But I wouldn't judge someone who did.

It was a suggestion to the parent who was concerned about her LO not making it to the toilet in time.

And to finish off in case you all are thinking of traveling people in Scotland do not pee everywhere they go. We actually are well mannered people who not only use the toilet when we need but also are considerate enough not to judge people who sometimes have no option but to do something to stop their child wetting the floor when they can't get to a toilet.

 

[geogirl0626]

To the OP:

I think the general opinon is: leaving the line to take a little one to the restroom is fine. Some people suggest (if possible) to alert a CM. Usually they are VERY helpful and understanding in those situations.

Have a wonderful trip!

I agree to alert a CM if you can! My DH and DD were in line for Buzz when she had to go potty. DH told the CM she needed to go because he wasn't sure the best way to exit the line. The CM gave them a FP for the current time, so when they got back they just got in the FP line.

 

[Octoberbabiesrus]

I'm sorry, I don't see how a child pulling down their pants, exposing their naked rearend could be discreet - I wouldn't want to expose my child's naked private areas to that many strangers.

We're talking about a lil itty bitty kid. Not a freaking 7 yr old. Besides... if people are watching a kid go potty then wow. Not like they arent standing there talking amongst themselves, discussing which ride next...etc.
When I'm in Disney can you point yourself out so I prove that nobody is paying any attention to a kid making quickly? Its not like she'd put the kid right out in the middle of mainstreet Disney ... Disney rides have so many twist and turns that is feesable to be discreet.

 

[sanibelsettler]

We're talking about a lil itty bitty kid. Not a freaking 7 yr old. Besides... if people are watching a kid go potty then wow. Not like they arent standing there talking amongst themselves, discussing which ride next...etc.
When I'm in Disney can you point yourself out so I prove that nobody is paying any attention to a kid making quickly? Its not like she'd put the kid right out in the middle of mainstreet Disney ... Disney rides have so many twist and turns that is feesable to be discreet.

So, what happens to the "make?" And, if the line is so crowded that jumping out and going to the restroom is impossible, people are too close to not notice some kid toileting. Or smelling it. If you are talking about being IN a ride, that is nasty. And unsafe.

 

[NJR]

And to finish off in case you all are thinking of traveling people in Scotland do not pee everywhere they go. We actually are well mannered people who not only use the toilet when we need but also are considerate enough not to judge people who sometimes have no option but to do something to stop their child wetting the floor when they can't get to a toilet.

(Bolding mine)

Again, with respect, I'm sure that Scotland is full of well mannered people who do not "pee weverywhere they go". And I guess if there was truly *no option* than it might be better then going all over the floor. However, the point that most posters are trying to make is that there are several other options (ie going before getting in line, stepping out of line etc); I can't imagine a situation where using a portapotty while in line for a theme park ride is the only option available.

OP - step out of the line, and as a fellow mommy of a recently potty trained little guy, I will gladly wave you on to return to your fiance.

 

[Octoberbabiesrus]

So, what happens to the "make?" And, if the line is so crowded that jumping out and going to the restroom is impossible, people are too close to not notice some kid toileting. Or smelling it. If you are talking about being IN a ride, that is nasty. And unsafe.

My kid REFUSED to go poop for a long time. besides, in that instance I would bag it up the same as a diaper. People pitch diapers all the time. Whats the difference?