When it comes to integrating dry toilets into your home, a question that often arises is whether they will work well with your children. Dry toilets may seem unusual to some, but they offer numerous benefits for families!
Contrary to common beliefs, they can be perfectly suitable for younger individuals. At ICAG, we are convinced of this.
In this article, we will explore the compatibility between dry toilets and children while providing practical tips to facilitate the transition (tested and approved at home!).
Instilling Early Environmental Learning in Your Children:
Children are often curious and receptive to environmental issues. Dry toilets offer an opportunity to learn about water conservation, waste reduction, and composting. This environmental awareness can make them proud to actively participate in environmental protection.
Fun in the Bathroom!
In addition to teaching them eco-responsible habits in their daily lives, children generally have no problem using dry toilets. They find them entertaining for many reasons:
Unique Sensory Experience: Dry toilets offer a sensory experience different from that of traditional toilets. They are out of the ordinary, and children love that!
Interaction with Nature: Dry toilets allow children to feel more connected to nature. By using organic materials like sawdust, they understand how these materials can be used in an environmentally friendly way, fostering a closer connection with nature. They learn how “nothing is wasted; everything is transformed” through the sawdust reuse and composting process.
Camping at Home: For children who have had camping or outdoor experiences, dry toilets can remind them of those enjoyable moments in nature. This can create a positive association and make using dry toilets more fun for them.
Of course, all children can have different reactions, and some may need an adaptation period.
Dry Toilets and Child Autonomy:
Using dry toilets can give children a sense of independence and responsibility. They learn to manage their needs independently and take care of the dry toilet space by following the appropriate instructions. They will take care to cover their waste with the sawdust, which they will love to handle. However, sometimes you may need to supervise children when they add sawdust, so that you don’t find a good portion of the sawdust reservoir on the floor of the house.
You can further their learning by involving them in the process of emptying the toilet with you.
The ICAG Junior Model Designed for Younger Children:
We designed a dry toilet piece of furniture specifically for children following our own experience with our child when he was two years old. After making a small dry toilet cabinet for him (perfectly normal for a dry toilet manufacturer!), and seeing his enthusiasm with each use, we then equipped a kindergarten. The success was immediate.
The appropriately sized ICAG® Junior makes it appealing for children to use!
You can place this model anywhere—in the living room, under a staircase, or in a bedroom. It does not emit any odor (like all dry toilets). If it were otherwise, we would not have kept it! In fact, traditional “potty chairs” are much more odorous!
This miniature version of our original iCAG Premier dry toilet cabinet measures 32.5 cm and is suitable for toddlers and children aged 3 to 10.
Do you still have questions about installing dry toilets in your home? Feel free to contact us; we will be happy to assist you!
