Portable toilet rentals are useful for a wide variety of occasions, including music festivals, outdoor weddings, and family reunions. However, they can be challenging for children to use, especially if they’ve never done so before. If you and your little one are attending an outdoor event and there are port-a-potties, make the experience as stress-free as possible with these tips. 

A Guide to Helping Your Child Use a Portable Toilet Rental

1. Look at the Floor

Observe the floor in your selected trailer or stall. If it is wet, use paper towels to absorb some of the moisture or hold your child’s hand so that they don’t slip and sustain an injury. This is especially important if your young one is not wearing sneakers or other shoes with good traction.

2. Cover the Seat

Cover the portable toilet rental seat with at least two seat covers if they are available. Use toilet paper if the stall does not include covers. Have your child watch you as you place multiply layers of toilet paper on the seat to encourage healthy public restroom and port-a-potty use in the future. Let your child use the toilet only after the seat is completely covered.

3. Stand by the Door

Stand by the door since some children have issues locking and unlocking port-a-potties. If you are worried about your child locking themselves in, hold the door and tell your little one to let you know when they are finished. Even if they are old enough to lock and unlock the door without any issues, stand near the door for safety reasons.

4. Use the Hand Washing Station

Help your child wash their hands at the hand washing station or in the trailer, if applicable. Follow recommended hand washing practices to encourage proper hygiene and prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. If no sink or hand washing station is available, use hand sanitizer until you find a sink and tell your child not to touch their face.

Make your next outdoor event easy on your child and everyone else in attendance with clean, kid-friendly portable toilet rentals from Apollo Portable Toilets & Pumping Service. Serving Mexico, MO, and the surrounding areas since 1965, this toilet rental business also offers septic tank pumping and storage unit services. Call (573) 581-6306 today to schedule affordable rentals or visit the business online for more product and service information.