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The 8 Most Kid-Friendly Restrooms in Chicago

Certain malls, play spaces, museums and hotels across Chicago and the 'burbs are radically changing a trip to the loo for the better. Find out about them here!

By Maria Chambers March 5, 2015

You’ll have a hard time finding someone who enjoys the public bathroom experience, especially with infants and toddlers. But certain malls, play spaces, museums and hotels across Chicago and the ‘burbs are radically changing a trip to the loo for the better. You’ll no longer poo-poo the idea of stopping at a public restroom once you get to know our top 8 kid-friendly choices. Click through our gallery to see them all.

The Field Museum

This bathroom has a unique claim to fame: Cintas ranked it #1 in their 2011 Best Restroom Awards. So what makes this commode located on the ground floor so special? Besides the bright, airy feel, exhibits encased in glass, and tranquil clouds painted on the ceiling, the lowered seats, door locks and sinks make this a convenient family friendly pit stop. Breastfeeding moms will love the separate nursing area complete with a couch and sink.

1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., Museum Campus (312-922-9410 or fieldmuseum.org)

Did we miss your favorite family lounge? Let us know in the Comments!

— Maria Barnes, with reporting by Tabitha Green