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Title: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: SAnderson1182 on October 20, 2009, 10:21:14 am
So I have a EXTREMELY active and exploring 16mo old daughter thats to smart for MY own good!! My latest problem is her obsession with the toilet! She knows how to open doors already and We put down the seats yet shes already figured out how to put the seat back up... Ive tried smacking her hand and saying no and yucky and STILL NOTHING!! HELP!!!!!!!!! lol

PS.. If u havent guessed.. Im a first time and single mom so any other advice about ANYTHING is appreciated

THANKS  :fish:
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: cbetancourt1 on October 20, 2009, 10:23:38 am
lol
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: mommysmoney on October 20, 2009, 10:34:18 am
you can buy a toilet lock. they are pretty easy in attach. buy it online or look @ lowes,home depot, babiesrus. Had the same problem with both kids. Make sure you keep t.p. out of reach too!
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: ancmetro on October 20, 2009, 02:02:17 pm
 :) Better than a toilet lock is a bathroom door lock. The problem is not the toilet. The problem is the bathroom door. Lock the bathroom door. Open the door only when you are there to surpervise your kids.
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: jkhanson on October 20, 2009, 02:13:01 pm
I agree with ancmetro.  It would be good to get a lock for the bathroom door.  Since your daughter is active and inquisitive she will get into many things.  However, toilets can be deadly.  If she were to get the seat up and be splashing around in the toilet bowl water and lose her balance so that she loses her footing and falls head first into toilet, she could drown.
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Post by: JusNique on October 20, 2009, 02:15:38 pm
i lock all my bathroom doors after my 2 yr old flood the whole bathroom..
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Post by: dreamyxo on October 20, 2009, 03:31:11 pm
I go with lock the door. 
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: stanpierre07 on October 20, 2009, 03:47:40 pm
try giving him a slap on the hand an yell to him not to go in there....thats what ma parents did to me.... :icon_rr:
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: SAnderson1182 on October 20, 2009, 05:53:27 pm
Thanks everyone for all your suggestions!
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: mlbevins on October 20, 2009, 07:38:40 pm
I had the same problem with my son and we had to invest in a toilet lock.  Worked wonders.  I was so good that the adults were locked out of the toilet also. ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: mommysmoney on October 20, 2009, 07:39:56 pm
I had the same problem with my son and we had to invest in a toilet lock.  Worked wonders.  I was so good that the adults were locked out of the toilet also. ;D
LOL!
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: SAnderson1182 on October 23, 2009, 08:49:58 am
Thats what Im afraid of lol
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: lher0277 on October 23, 2009, 08:57:26 am
locking the toilet is a good start but once she figures that out maybe a child gate from leaving your site that way you know where she is. :binkybaby:
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: nataliesmoore on October 23, 2009, 10:49:26 am
Put down the toilet seat and keep the bathroom door closed!
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: marcar1008 on October 27, 2009, 09:29:42 am
Add a chain lock (like a safety lock)  at a high level of your door so she can't reach and open the door. No adults should get locked. Open/Close on the outside.

Make sure the door opens only two or three inches with the chain luck. Not too much so she doesn't get her head stuck.  :wave:
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: bungholiotgn on October 27, 2009, 10:24:59 am
You can always lock the bathroom door. Can't get in to play with it.
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: manmillerm on October 28, 2009, 06:01:31 am
put one of those *bleep* protectors on the bathroom door *bleep* so she cannot open it. i have them on my doors at home so my little one cant get out. now she is 4 and is learning how to get them open anyway but they worked when she was little.
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Post by: AmyTrivitt on October 28, 2009, 06:04:19 am
You can also purchase a toilet lock. They sell them at Wal-Mart with all the infant stuff. Its basically a small plastic belt like thing. I used this when both my kids went through the O WE DISCOVERED THE TOILET stage.
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Post by: flo_kim_26 on October 28, 2009, 06:12:47 pm
toilet lock or something on the outside of the door to keep it from opening
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Post by: StevenRichman on October 28, 2009, 06:55:45 pm
My old dog used to drink from the toilet. >_> Why not just lock the door or atleast close it, if shes not even 2 years old, I don't think she can even reach,
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: Falconer02 on October 28, 2009, 07:35:47 pm
(http://www.gagsandgoods.com/products_pictures/toilet-monster2.jpg)

There! Problem solved!

((of course I'm joking, but my parents probably would have done this if the knew it existed.))
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: starchild0426 on October 28, 2009, 08:01:28 pm
My old dog used to drink from the toilet. >_> Why not just lock the door or atleast close it, if shes not even 2 years old, I don't think she can even reach,


keep the door close at all times thats what i do with my 18m old son...he tries the same thing..
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: Hackerway on October 28, 2009, 08:08:56 pm
Buy a tiolet lock they are cheap but have saved me on many occasions
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: manohman on October 29, 2009, 07:55:21 am
Be consistent with your approach with her. Do not get angry and hitting a child is unproductive. Talk to her in a mature way as a human being. Baby talk may be okay at times, but consistently, I think it is too much and can lead to poor speech by the child as they emulate what they hear. Have you put a look on the door to keep her out? If so, have a key readily available in a convenient place in case she locks herself in.
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: lunchb0xqirl on October 29, 2009, 12:36:05 pm
I agree with the above poster. Be consistent, do not yell, talk to her normally. I have a two year old and I know what you're going through. Place the protective knobs that only adults can use on the bathroom door (Even me, as an adult, have trouble with it LOL).
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: klutzycutie on October 29, 2009, 12:38:09 pm
hmm well

i know over at my dads

just for the dogs neways we close the lid

and close the door to the bathrooms

that way they dnt get in

i dunno how big ur 16 month is

and if she cant pick up the lid of a toilet seat

so thats one way and to close the door

Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: simguy13 on October 29, 2009, 03:11:08 pm
I have the same problem with my 14 months old son. Normally this only happens when I forget the bathroom door open. He would then enter the bathroom, lift up the toilet lid and play in the water. He cannot open the door for himself yet but I intend to use the clear grip safety doorknob cover (child proofing). This is excellent for keeping toddlers out from 'off limits' room.
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: jwalker9316 on January 30, 2010, 09:04:43 am
I am personally a fan of the child safety doorknobs that you have to squeeze to grib the handle. Locks the kids out without worrying about locking yourself out. (Or anyone in)
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: ditto27ph on January 30, 2010, 10:00:56 pm
dont leave the bathroom doors open so the kiddo couldn't sneak in.
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: tzs on January 31, 2010, 04:29:33 am
Monster in the toilet.....BEST ANSWER EVER!!!!!
(http://www.gagsandgoods.com/products_pictures/toilet-monster2.jpg)

There! Problem solved!

((of course I'm joking, but my parents probably would have done this if the knew it existed.))
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: wfelagai on January 31, 2010, 09:05:16 am
 i think this was funny when i first read it.  i suggest you get a toliet lock, it works.
Title: Re: Suggestions on stopping my 16mo old from playin in the toilet!!!
Post by: ahunter300 on January 31, 2010, 09:46:32 am
the child may have already found their calling  - Sanitation - look on the bright side the child is not out in the yard eating worms - to one day become an environmentalist.

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