We spoke to 550 parents about public bathrooms.
of parents struggle to properly wash their children's hands in public restrooms.
Did you know?
20 million +
children between the ages of two and six
18 million +
parents responsible for keeping their two-to-six year old children safe and healthy
What's the problem?
89% of parents said public restroom sinks are too high for their child to reach
77% find it awkward, uncomfortable, and unsafe to lift their child up to the sink
60% believe public restroom countertops are too wet or dirty to sit their child on
The workarounds don't work very well.
68% of parents pick their child up around the waist and hold them over the sink
39% of parents carry their child under one arm "Heisman style" and hold them over the sink
36% of parents skip the sink altogether and rely on wipes or sanitizer
According to the CDC, handwashing is the best way to prevent the spread of illness - and using soap and water is the best way to cleanse hands.
"Something should be required in public restrooms to help small children wash their hands."
"My son has a fit about washing his hands whenever he can't reach the sink and do it himself."
Parents are begging places to make their restrooms more kid-friendly.
"My biggest pet peeve is not having step stools in the restroom at restaurants, stores, etc. and ESPECIALLY places that cater to families."
And it affects
where they shop & dine.
51.6%
of parents choose to visit stores and restaurants with kid-friendly restrooms
38.5%
of parents actively avoid stores and restaurants without kid-friendly restrooms
of parents said a safe, floor-mounted step stool would make their life easier.
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