Comments on: A Look Inside a 3-Year-Old’s Bathroom

By: A. T.Williard

A. T.Williard — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:07:10 +0000

I would use a 3-M removable large hook. It sticks to the wall but comes off cleanly when you are ready to move out of the rental. Turn the potty seat so cushy part is facing the wall and it should hang on the hook.

By: Maaaammaaaaa Wiiiiiiiiiipe Meeeeeeeeeeeee!

Maaaammaaaaa Wiiiiiiiiiipe Meeeeeeeeeeeee! — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:29:38 +0000

Ok, I didn’t get the tripped out toilet seat and we have the big clunky one that resides in the back corner of my bathroom. Any suggestions on how to hang it up without ruining the walls? We are renting. It’s one of those big thick potty seats with Diego on it. Thanks!

By: Desiree

Desiree — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:07:40 +0000

Some great ideas you've listed here. I have almost all of them implemented for my almost 4 year old. I am so there with you on the non-squeaking duckies. Stops the noise and the mold.

The messy, thick hand soap was always a big annoyance for me. I didn't think of diluting it (wish I had!) but found an even better solution... Dial Foaming Handwash (find it on Amazon)! It has a self foaming pump so all the work is done for your little one and it rinses off quickly. No more soapy, sticky, half rinsed hands!

Some other suggested additions would be:

- A small hand mirror (with legs to stand on it's own) next to the sink for the independent ones (like my daughter) who insist on flossing themselves.

- A slow closing toilet seat. This would work better with older kids who no longer need the potty chair, but haven't quite figured out how to not slam the toilet lid down.

I'm still looking for the ideal solution to the tidal wave that hits the bathroom floor at bath time!

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Thu, 24 May 2007 15:01:02 +0000

Thanks for the tip on the stool, AJ! It looks like a perfect fit. (We’re making our pilgrimage to the only Midwestern Ikea soon, so your post is well-timed.)

By: Corey

Corey — Fri, 18 May 2007 18:12:18 +0000

cool post! Now I need to look into finding a chart like that for my girly! :)

By: td

td — Fri, 18 May 2007 15:34:48 +0000

Our son is 15 months old, and we have a rather enormous bath mat in the tub from One Step Ahead- it’s the largest one we could find, and nice and soft. We’re currently renting, and the bathtub has a textured bottom- so smaller mats or stick-ons don’t work. This bath mat is large enough that it reaches all four edges, where the tub is smooth and can stick. Best of all, it’s nice and soft and cushy- for when he tries to stand and we make him sit down!

By: cary

cary — Fri, 18 May 2007 12:27:48 +0000

Two thumbs up for motion activated night light. We have them in every bathroom.

You did not mention the tub of wet wipes. We've found those to be pretty useful for our big kid too.

3 more things: Our chosen bath toy of the moment is a watering can from the kiddie gardening aisle. And hanging on our door hook is a beach towel. Big towels for little bodies. And a foamy soap dispenser in the tub. To refill, use 10-20% any liquid soap or body wash, and the rest water.

You mentioned a flossing bar. Any chance of an upcoming tutorial on getting her to let you use it?

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 18 May 2007 12:23:34 +0000

This bathroom is tricked out in a perfect way for a kid. The only thing I’d add is a little basket of books for her to look next the the potty–to entice her to enjoy hanging out there!