Important TP poll

nittanyllama · February 2013

I found an image on Pinterest over the weekend (I can't PIP it for you to see because my work won't allow Pinterest) but it was a sign that parents put up below the toilet paper roll that says "do not pass" to show a child how much TP they need to use when potty training. I thought it was a smart idea, but then I realized it only allowed the child 3 squares. I showed it to MH saying "this can't be right"... to which he proceeded to tell me I use way too much toilet paper. I probably use like 10 squares - I like to have a nice handful.

So my question is, how much TP do you use? Have I really been doing it wrong all these years? Surprise

missyishere · February 2013

I'd say I use around 4 squares. I use Cottonelle TP, and it's pretty thick, so anymore seems wasteful.

mamaZbo · February 2013

I think it depends on the brand of toilet paper and what you are using it for Wink

. We use Scott brand, so I use a good handful when I need it.

jwls84 · February 2013

I, like you, use way to much toilet paper. I always wrap it around my hand a few times before it have "enough" I try to use less but I very absent mindedly do it! 3 squares would be way too little for me!

CMonkey515 · February 2013

I use as much as I need to get clean. I've never measured the amount of squares I use, but I know it's more than three. Especially if its #2. Im sure I use too much. Better too much than too little IMO. I'm all about keeping my hands clean.

LCass · February 2013

I definitely use too much, too. But I do think it depends on what kind of tp you have. At my parents' house I use far less because my mom buys, like, 5 ply (I know it's not that much, but it's crazy thick). At home, we use 2 ply (except when we accidentally buy the really thin stuff, which is horrible). I'm trying to be better about using only about 4 squares for pee. For #2, I would much rather use too much than too little.

pennysuedog · February 2013

#1- 1'

#2- 2' or more

cantalopes24 · February 2013

I once watched something on TV and one of the things they were discussing on the show was how many layers of TP poop can go through and it was 10 so I use 5 double ply sheets for poop and like 3 or 4 for pee. I fold, I don't bunch.

kagl08 · February 2013

cantalopes24:
I fold, I don't bunch.

I also fold. I use at least 10 pieces for #2. #1 I don't use that much.

sharksfan · February 2013

1 I probably use 45 squares. 2 is probably double that. But our LO's bottoms are much smaller, three squares for them is probably enough.

pennysuedog · February 2013

sharksfan:
1 I probably use 45 squares. 2 is probably double that. But our LO's bottoms are much smaller, three squares for them is probably enough.

I hope you are on your phone..and don't really mean 45 squares dang. Stick out tongue

pennysuedog · February 2013

crystalbaby:
sharksfan:
1 I probably use 45 squares. 2 is probably double that. But our LO's bottoms are much smaller, three squares for them is probably enough.
45 squares?! (J/K, I know mobile sucks.)
I saw that on Pinterest and thought WTF? If I was potty training my kid, the last thing I would give a hoot about is how much TP they were using. I agree with PP that I would rather use too much than too little, especially for poop. Yuck.

I'm just happy if you get it in the toilet.

sharksfan · February 2013

crystalbaby:
pennysuedog:
sharksfan:
1 I probably use 45 squares. 2 is probably double that. But our LO's bottoms are much smaller, three squares for them is probably enough.
I hope you are on your phone..and don't really mean 45 squares dang.
I beat you! 

ugh...how have they not fixed this on mobile bump yet?! Oh well, 45 squares I'll own it!

cantalopes24 · February 2013

Also if you are PTing your kid aren't you wiping their azz FOR them? You kind of have to stand there to make sure they really go and aren't just in the Fing around or peeing all over the floor. I bought the Kandoo wipes and I wiped or at least supervised until he was at least 5 and started having man sized/smelling poos and he started to get self conscious.

DoctorWorm222 · February 2013

This is a constant fight between me and my DH -- he swears that I use waaayyy too much. I'll go through a roll per day. I pee all the time.

nittanyllama · February 2013

WineBaby22:
Maybe you should switch to family cloth or start rolling your own? I use Cottonelle and I use a lot. If someone tried to ration my TP I'd probably rebel and use more.

It was just one of those things where I never realized I was "doing it wrong". Glad I'm not the only one though! And no thanks -- family cloth is not for me.

missyishere · February 2013

I also utilize my pp bottle to clean the big messes before using tp or I use flushable wipes. It makes me feel oh so clean.

thetheisens · February 2013

Yeah, when pting you're usually just happy when they stop yelling, "Mommy, come wipe my butt!"

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