Toilet Seat Lock
There are child safety locks available which can be purchased and installed on any toilet seat. This prevents small children from lifting the lid and falling in. It also prevents kids from throwing items into the toilet that don't belong there.
The child can still flush the toilet, which will waste water, but they won't be able to throw anything in the bowl. Without the excitement of watching the toilet flush, they are much less likely to pull the lever. Another option instead of installing a safety lock on the toilet lid, you could choose to install one on the bathroom door, but you will need to make sure you keep the bathroom door closed at all times.
Turning Off the Valve
There is a valve behind the toilet, which can be closed to prevent water from running to the toilet. You may choose to keep this valve off except when you actually need to use the toilet. This way, as many times as the child may flush the toilet, the water will only exit the bowl once, and the tank won't refill until the valve is switched back on.
Teaching Rules
Once the child is getting old enough to be potty trained, you should be able to teach them to operate the toilet correctly. Teach them when it is appropriate to flush the toilet, and when it is not. Walk the child through the entire process of a regular bathroom visit. Once the child understands the purpose of the toilet and begins to use it as intended, their interest in it will decrease. Eventually, a child will naturally exit this phase of mischief, but by using one or more of these prevention tips, you can make sure you can get safely through the phase without having to call a plumber once a week for costly repairs.
However, if you are in need of G.I. Joe, Barbie, cellphone, remote, or car key retrieval, contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072.
There are child safety locks available which can be purchased and installed on any toilet seat. This prevents small children from lifting the lid and falling in. It also prevents kids from throwing items into the toilet that don't belong there.
The child can still flush the toilet, which will waste water, but they won't be able to throw anything in the bowl. Without the excitement of watching the toilet flush, they are much less likely to pull the lever. Another option instead of installing a safety lock on the toilet lid, you could choose to install one on the bathroom door, but you will need to make sure you keep the bathroom door closed at all times.
Turning Off the Valve
There is a valve behind the toilet, which can be closed to prevent water from running to the toilet. You may choose to keep this valve off except when you actually need to use the toilet. This way, as many times as the child may flush the toilet, the water will only exit the bowl once, and the tank won't refill until the valve is switched back on.
Teaching Rules
Once the child is getting old enough to be potty trained, you should be able to teach them to operate the toilet correctly. Teach them when it is appropriate to flush the toilet, and when it is not. Walk the child through the entire process of a regular bathroom visit. Once the child understands the purpose of the toilet and begins to use it as intended, their interest in it will decrease. Eventually, a child will naturally exit this phase of mischief, but by using one or more of these prevention tips, you can make sure you can get safely through the phase without having to call a plumber once a week for costly repairs.
However, if you are in need of G.I. Joe, Barbie, cellphone, remote, or car key retrieval, contact Chicago area Morning Noon and Night Plumbing at 773-880-0072.
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