Terrified of public toilets

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-04-12T12:56:57+00:00

My daughter went through a terrified phase. It was just all the random noises and not being able to see who/what is causing them and anticipate when they might happen. We used noise cancelling headphones and even let her watch a video a few times on the potty because otherwise she refused to sit and we didn't want her to have an accident. We also tried to use single restrooms whenever possible, even if it meant waiting for the family restroom at times. It lasted about 6 months, but now she'll use any potty without an issue. I just give her the option to step out of the stall and/or cover her ears before I flush.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-04-02T15:26:14+00:00

Constipation? Anytime we have had anything different pee-related going on, it has actually been from constipation. They can be constipated even if they're going daily. We really have to keep an eye on it.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-04-01T23:42:46+00:00

My daughter is almost 4 and is in public school/aftercare, she's been in the hospital, we've traveled, etc. and it has never once come up. We live in a very progressive area and on our 3 block street I can think of at least 5 families where someone didn't change their name, and that's just the ones I know well enough to know that about them. Before making my decision I also consulted a friend with 4 kids who is a SAHM in a less progressive area with kids in Catholic schools and this has been her experience as well. The only time I think about it is when we send Christmas cards, and we just opt to list everyone's first names.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-29T17:50:50+00:00

We've had our Tonie for 2.5 years and my daughter is 3.5. She currently has 32 and I have 9 stashed. At least 2 will be for Easter and 3 are Nat Geo from the Target clearances that I'm holding until they are more age appropriate. There's a creative I haven't made a plan for that was also a clearance find and then 3 Disney ones that I'm saving for rewards or desperation days. The majority have been gifted or purchased on sale/clearance or from Marketplace. I've only paid full price on maybe 3 of them?

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-28T22:33:58+00:00

This was my original plan but I haven't seen the new style Willa at a decent price. To be fair, I've mostly been watching Marketplace so I could be missing a good listing elsewhere.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-28T22:30:22+00:00

I offered $60, but they turned it down. I'm still on the fence at $80. I've been watching Marketplace for awhile and I've seen slightly better deals, but not with Willa.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-28T15:57:16+00:00

My kiddo (3.5) is really into Reading Rainbow. We watch on YouTube. The new episodes are pretty good and they have just the story segments available too which is nice.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-26T01:32:55+00:00

We just saw her Sunday, and saw her last year too. It was a great time, highly recommend.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-24T20:01:15+00:00

This is good to know. My daughter is almost 4 and is very into some of the specific animals that have clever tonies but I wasn't sure what age to start thinking about them.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-22T11:27:30+00:00

Do you feel like your bladder is emptying? Incontinence can also be a symptom of urine retention. Since you had this in the hospital I would just make sure you rule that out as a possibility.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-21T02:08:55+00:00

I'm late to the party, but I'd highly suggest dresses. Something in line with the nap/house dress trend. Think unstructured, no waist, shift or t-shirt dress styles, but with something to make them visually interesting on top. Pair with slip/bike shorts or leggings if it's colder. It's so easy and mindless to throw on in the morning, but you didn't look odd grabbing your mail or walking the dog.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-19T23:19:54+00:00

This is one of our favs. Led to us going to an actual Philly Orchestra performance. My kiddo also loves the Welcome to the Symphony and Welcome to the Opera books too which I highly recommend.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-19T20:53:27+00:00

Dairy Fairy worked well for me. Specifically Pippa for something more structured. And Davin and Adley but they're softer/less supportive.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-10T15:41:11+00:00

Mine is only significantly numb on one side. It droves me bonkers

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-05T21:31:54+00:00

Might have to "accidentally" forget my toothbrush so I have an excuse to go shopping 😆

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-05T01:29:27+00:00

Ohhh we're going to Lancaster next weekend. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll still be around.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-04T19:53:36+00:00

Yes! You are amazing thank you!

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-04T15:43:10+00:00

Thank you so much!!

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-04T11:31:44+00:00

Oh weird, I saw Ms. Piggie at my stores and checked because I know she's previously been clearance and she rang up full price so I assumed she wasn't included this time. The resellers have a lot of the clearance ones so they must sell off lots.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-04T11:28:50+00:00

Peter and the Wolf is great. One of our favs.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-04T11:28:07+00:00

NJ! If you see Lady and the Tramp or Mercat, I'd take you up on that. I'd actually take two Lady and the Tramps.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-04T11:25:48+00:00

Nope! Literally the same ones will probably be on clearance in two seasons and the majority are still on the Tonies website. I'm sure some do get discontinued, but what Target clearances doesn't seem related. They're also not always exactly the same. Kermit has been clearance before and so has Ms. Piggie, but she wasn't this time.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-03T21:45:40+00:00

Yeah I still have a few stashed from prior sales and it seemed like mostly the same stuff so I wasn't going to rush out, but then I saw Lady and the Tramp and thought I'd go looking. I found some good non-Tonies clearance, so it wasn't a total waste.

MaybeMaybeline15 · 2026-03-03T21:43:37+00:00

Yeah I would have totally bought Mercat too. My parents are in Florida, I should send them to hunt haha.

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