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Poptarts22 04:42 PM 09-19-2016
I think there is a small forest being cleared every week for the amount of toilet paper my DCK are going through. It is getting to the point that I worry about my septic system. I find it impossible to accompany every child to the facilities...but I am at a loss for ideas. Any input?
Michael 04:44 PM 09-19-2016
Read this thread on Toilet Paper Dispener: https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15596
Poptarts22 04:53 PM 09-19-2016
You are my HERO!!!
Michael 07:10 PM 09-19-2016
Thanks. You can find s lot of great posts by using the TAG search. https://www.daycare.com/forum/tags.php
Magic 07:33 PM 09-19-2016
I have a really REALLY old Septic ...so I use the cheapest paper there is ...
you can test you paper to see how fast and well it disolves ...few sheets in glass of water over night ...
if it looks the same in the am ...well it will look and stay that way in septic for long time
if it turns to milky white in am and mush ....it will help your septic
as for you bum ...that a different story ...lol
you can test you paper to see how fast and well it disolves ...few sheets in glass of water over night ...
if it looks the same in the am ...well it will look and stay that way in septic for long time
if it turns to milky white in am and mush ....it will help your septic
as for you bum ...that a different story ...lol
Unregistered 09:22 PM 09-19-2016
Did you see the popular Pinterest thing with the stop line? They put a line of masking tape a couple inches below the toilet paper tube and write "stop" or "that's enough" or something and you show the kids to only pull the toilet paper down to that line. Doesn't help if they believe they need more wipes though. :/ Something to try!
Snowmom 09:58 AM 09-20-2016
I have the Kimberly Clark dispensers listed in that post Michael linked to (toilet paper and paper towel dispensers).
I love them! Got them off Amazon and I have refills on "subscribe and save".
It does still take some training on them with the kids. They are only allowed to take one at a time. But it does help cut down on the excess usage tremendously!
I love them! Got them off Amazon and I have refills on "subscribe and save".
It does still take some training on them with the kids. They are only allowed to take one at a time. But it does help cut down on the excess usage tremendously!
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:32 AM 09-20-2016
In the meantime, try squishing your roll so the tube inside its a perfect circle anymore. It makes the roll stop after each roll.
Controlled Chaos 02:06 PM 09-20-2016
I have tried to coach the children to take as many squares as they are old. Sometimes it works 
I have one who I wish he would take MORE. I took 1 sqaure when he needed...lots. He had his finger all the way in his bum, I made him wash his hands before pulling up his pants (he's very independent 3yo but I didn't want him getting poo all over his pants and everything else) so he screamed n my face like a maniac that I stole his pants and wouldn't let him poke his butt...yep sorry I realize this isn't the venting thread. Just needed to get that out apparently
I have one who I wish he would take MORE. I took 1 sqaure when he needed...lots. He had his finger all the way in his bum, I made him wash his hands before pulling up his pants (he's very independent 3yo but I didn't want him getting poo all over his pants and everything else) so he screamed n my face like a maniac that I stole his pants and wouldn't let him poke his butt...yep sorry I realize this isn't the venting thread. Just needed to get that out apparently
daycarediva 03:41 PM 09-20-2016
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
In the meantime, try squishing your roll so the tube inside its a perfect circle anymore. It makes the roll stop after each roll.
genius!!!In the meantime, try squishing your roll so the tube inside its a perfect circle anymore. It makes the roll stop after each roll.
NillaWafers 04:39 PM 09-20-2016
I took some masking tape and taped below the roll how much they should roll out.