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NO 2 during dinner

213 replies

Fannyanne88 · 01/12/2024 18:52

Me and DP are currently trying to encourage our DS (2 years) to use potty. It's hit and miss but we've had 5x number 2s on potty so far and everyone's thrilled. We set it up in kitchen/diner behind some chairs as barrier (he likes privacy) so we can keep an eye and he feels comfortable.
So tonight during dinner DS tells me he needs to go so I get potty as per usual. DP who's above average squeamish says no, take him to bathroom as he can't handle eating while DS goes for no 2. I go against his wishes and set up as per usual. Rationale being I don't want to change routine in fear of discouraging Potty use. Also, downstairs bathroom is freezing and time was of the essence.
So am I being unreasonable for "crossing DPs line" or am I gross and DS should not use Potty during mealtimes in kitchen/diner.

OP posts:
Mugler · 01/12/2024 19:01

Absolutely disgusting. Team DH.

RobertaFirmino · 01/12/2024 19:01

That's awful. Shit is shit, no matter whose arse it comes from.

Pinkissmart · 01/12/2024 19:00

If they can’t wait the 30 seconds it would take to get them to the loo, then they are really not ready

Hankunamatata · 01/12/2024 19:00

Ours used potty in sitting room but we didnt have a downstairs bathroom as couldn't cope in the kitchen diner as just seemed gross to do it where we prep food

Vaxtable · 01/12/2024 18:59

That is revolting. The potty should be in the toilet end of discussion

MimiSunshine · 01/12/2024 18:59

BoobyDazzler · 01/12/2024 18:56

Babies and young toddlers poo in their nappies while they are eating, I wouldn’t get too excited about a potty in the kitchen. I think we had to them dotted about the house.

Not remotely the same.

Babies and toddlers can’t help it and you immediately take them elsewhere to change.

MimiSunshine · 01/12/2024 18:58

Put it in the loo. I’d understand if you were following the OCPT method and you were right at the start but at this stage when the child can clearly state they need the potty it should have been long in the bathroom.

doing a poo in the dining area while people are eating us beyond gross

itsalwaysthesame · 01/12/2024 18:58

I'm with your husband on this one, toddler poo stinks as much as adults and it would put me off my dinner if my toddler was taking a dump in the kitchen behind a chair.

Bonjovispyjamas · 01/12/2024 18:57

Yeah, that's gross while people are eating 🤢 It will only take a few seconds to get him to the bathroom.

BoobyDazzler · 01/12/2024 18:56

Babies and young toddlers poo in their nappies while they are eating, I wouldn’t get too excited about a potty in the kitchen. I think we had to them dotted about the house.

BeMintBee · 01/12/2024 18:56

Yes gross and unnecessary. Why in earth people set up potty’s anywhere other than the bathroom is beyond me!

SapphireOpal · 01/12/2024 18:55

Why on earth would you put the potty in the kitchen? Just put it in the bathroom!

BlueMum16 · 01/12/2024 18:54

The potty should be in the bathroom, especially as you have one downstairs.