EpcoTim
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Do parents really put their older kids in diapers for a trip to Disney world?
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2excitedkids
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my kids are 3.5 and 6, while i would never never think of putting my 6 year old in a "diaper" or a pullup my 3 year old is just now getting the potty thing down pat. i told her as incentive to using the potty that she doesn't want the princesses to know that she is still peeing her pants. wow, that worked!!!! i never thought it would, it is like a light went on in her head on how to use the potty every time. we still have probs with #2 in the potty thus the reason she will definitely be wearing pullups on our trip in 3 weeks. plus we have an 11 hour drive ahead of ourselves. she is on the verge of 100% potty trained but disney is going to be so overwhelming for her. i do think parents that pull older kids in diapers are just plain lazy!!!! i have 2 kids that i have to take to potty, i just hope that get on the same bathroom schedule!! it can be a 15 minute ordeal to take them to potty, but you know what they are kids and we are the parents, take them to the bathroom!!! don't traumatize an older child by putting them in diapers!!!!:hammer:
adamthegetupkid
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My parents did this for me, I didn't see anything wrong with it. I was only 16, I hadn't mastered the total mechanics of everything. Since, I have learned my lesson, but I understand where these parents are coming from.
DisneyWood
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wow
I don't think that I would advise this for anyone. I just got back from our trip in December & I have a 4 yr & 3 yr old. I made sure that the children went to the restroom before we stood in line.
I think it would be demoralizing for any child to be put back into diapers, especially after finally being potty trained.
IMHO, I don't care how inconvenient it is or would be, I would definitely take my children to the restroom, instead of putting diapers on them due to long lines.
I don't think that I would advise this for anyone. I just got back from our trip in December & I have a 4 yr & 3 yr old. I made sure that the children went to the restroom before we stood in line.
I think it would be demoralizing for any child to be put back into diapers, especially after finally being potty trained.
IMHO, I don't care how inconvenient it is or would be, I would definitely take my children to the restroom, instead of putting diapers on them due to long lines.
slappy magoo
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If a parent knows that their child is prone to "accidents"-getting so wrapped up in the excitement of the moment, he/she doesn't know it's time to go until it's too late, that's one thing. Or if the kid might get the"stuff" scared outta him/her. But a diaper out of selfishness, not wanting to lose your place in line, is something else entirely.
One thing I hate is one person "holding a place in line" for the rest of their party, which could be quite a few people. But that's entirely different than a parent needing to leave the line for a kid's sudden need. I'm sure there are some doo schnozzles who would complain about cutting, but I'd rather let someone take care of their kid and get back in line than stand next to a kid marinating in the Florida sun.
One thing I hate is one person "holding a place in line" for the rest of their party, which could be quite a few people. But that's entirely different than a parent needing to leave the line for a kid's sudden need. I'm sure there are some doo schnozzles who would complain about cutting, but I'd rather let someone take care of their kid and get back in line than stand next to a kid marinating in the Florida sun.
i thought this post was a joke a first like "OMG IM FINALLY IN DISNEY WORLD!!" and crapping your pants or something. Think about it 5 and 6 year olds are aware of their environment. I couldnt imagine just releasing myself standing in a line. thats disgusting and people doing that shouldnt be alowed in the parks.
Ella's Mommy
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okay the diaper thing sounds like s real wackadoo idea. But I have to confess that I make my now 8 year old nephew get in a stroller cause he is very slow. I also like to know where he is at all times because he has a tendency to wonder. And my crowd this year is 15 for the family trip, so this will ensure his safety and my sanity. He has had no irreversible damage. He still gets really good grades and plays well with other children. 
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We have 4 children and they have never been a problem even during potty training at disneyworld. You pass a bathroom practically everywhere. When somebody has to go then we all go. Sometimes we have to make a few of them go but thats because we are the parents. Sometimes they get nervous right before getting on a ride and they say they have to go but I have always told them they have to hold it and they do. The potty should not be that big of an issue with an older child that they need to be put in diapers. It sounds totally lazy on the part of those parents and mortifying to the child.
I have read a lot of different websites on traveling to Disney. Never once have I came across something this crazy! I think that it sounds kinda like maybe you were considering doing this yourself and wanted to see what everybody thought. My daughters are 4 & 7 and wouldnt dream of using a diaper. If I mentioned to them having to wear a diaper at Disney they would rather just stay at home. Not much of a vacation at that point! I agree with the previous post that mentioned that this would be traumatizing for children! It actually makes me sick to even think that someone would try to put there children in such an awful situation!
Dwarful
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On our trip in Dec. we met up with other family members. We had a total of 18 people ranging from 3-71. The first day people didn't go all at the same time and we found that within' 20 mins someone else needed a go. So after that first day everyone went at the same time (well, you know what I mean I hope) and we went on a regular basis. No diapers, no problem.
My girls wouldn't dream of putting a diaper on anything other than Baby Alive!
My girls wouldn't dream of putting a diaper on anything other than Baby Alive!
hrcollectibles
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DisneyLindz
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As a child counselor, I would highly suggest staying away from the diapers. I had a client about a year ago that was 8 and having problems with accidents during the day. His parents made him wear pull-ups to school for fear that he would ______ his pants during the day.
Instead of looking for a solution to the problem, they were adding to the problem. This confused him, embarassed him, and he didn't learn how to gain control over his urination. In addition to working on his wetting the pants, we had to work through his anxiety and embarassment from wearing the diapers.
Instead of the diaper, I would highly suggest looking up the literature on daytime enuresis (habitually wetting the pants during the day), even if they don't have enuresis. This will give you good tips and suggestions for helping your children learn how to control their bodily fluids during the day.
As a parent, I would also make a conscious effort to take frequent bathroom breaks, say every two hours (depending on the age of your children). Also, bring a extra change of clothes just in case there is an accident.
I understand that a child wetting their pants in the middle of Magic Kingdom after waiting for ride for an hour is frustrating and inconvenient. But isn't that better than your child wearing a diaper and being confused, embarrassed and regressing back to being a toddler?
Just my opinions though.
Instead of looking for a solution to the problem, they were adding to the problem. This confused him, embarassed him, and he didn't learn how to gain control over his urination. In addition to working on his wetting the pants, we had to work through his anxiety and embarassment from wearing the diapers.
Instead of the diaper, I would highly suggest looking up the literature on daytime enuresis (habitually wetting the pants during the day), even if they don't have enuresis. This will give you good tips and suggestions for helping your children learn how to control their bodily fluids during the day.
As a parent, I would also make a conscious effort to take frequent bathroom breaks, say every two hours (depending on the age of your children). Also, bring a extra change of clothes just in case there is an accident.
I understand that a child wetting their pants in the middle of Magic Kingdom after waiting for ride for an hour is frustrating and inconvenient. But isn't that better than your child wearing a diaper and being confused, embarrassed and regressing back to being a toddler?
Just my opinions though.
Dukeblue1016
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wait...... there's an age when you stop using diapers??????? 
smk
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To "quote" another poster....."it depends"wait...... there's an age when you stop using diapers???????
3fordisney
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I would never dream of sticking my son back into a diaper or pullup. He is 4 and would pitch the fit of all fits if I even attempted to put one on him. We take frequent bathroom breaks and all is well. I seriously question anyone who would suggest doing this. It is very selfish to place a fully potty trained child into a diaper so you can delay going by the restroom.
Dukeblue1016
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getting his diaper changed. 
Hakunamatata
Le Meh
Excellent points. I would never put a diaper on a child that had been potty trained. Too danged hard to get them passed the diaper stage to risk them reverting back.