Ashton Kutcher: Put More Diaper-Changing Tables in Men’s Bathrooms!

Bravo! For all moms and dads!

Shout out to Wegmans! They not only have changing tables in both restrooms but also diapers & wipes if you are short!

@Debbe Sounds like you’re a bit paranoid and hold a very low opinion of most men in general. What’s the matter? Daddy not love you as a child? I doubt your “every female that I know…” statistic is even remotely accurate. Typical moronic misandrist.

Absolutely agree with Ashton! I was recently at the grocery store with my toddler and they had no changing table in the womens restroom! I had to put paper towel down on the floor and prop my sons head on my purse in order to change him. Unacceptable!! Its not like we were at a bar where you wouldn’t expect to bring kids. Terrible.

@Mrman – Whether you agree with someone or not, it’s not necessary to make unfunny and callous jokes to make your point. Unless you’re feeling defensive for some reason. There are many people out there – men and women – who have had great childhoods and are still concerned for the well-being of kids. No need to be traumatized or neglected in order to care. And the statistics that ARE very accurate show that sexual abuse of children is perpetrated disproportionately by men, so the concern is not unsubstantiated.
I give Ashton two thumbs up for being passionate about this. I give you two thumbs down for using this positive story to put someone down for no good reason. Using fancy words doesn’t make it any more impressive. You still sound like a very little man.

he’s right. So many times I had to do it because there wasn’t one in the men’s room. Seems sexist. this is 2015, put them in both bathrooms! OR have a room specifically for changing diapers and taking care of kids.

Family restrooms would be great. As the caregiver to a disabled person of the opposite gender it would be so appreciated.

I’ve often thought about this, too, since I’m a single mom. There are plenty of single dads out there who run into this problem plus men similar to Ashton who want to take their child(ren) out for daddy and me time. I understand some people’s reservations regarding putting a diaper changing table in the men’s room. A family restroom is really the perfect answer where everyone should feel safe – especially those with 3 or 4 young children. I have twins and had to use the handicapped stall for the roominess to keep us together after they were potty trained. Family restrooms are, again, the perfect answer for this (and perhaps with a heavy door to help keep the kids in).

There should be more family restrooms in places. One big room that is private and can be locked. Our local library has one and it’s really nice, my husband and I go in together and change our son. Babies r us usually has a mother’s room (where you can change your child and breastfeed them. They are usually kind of gross but are still a convenience. My son is terrified of the hand dryers in restrooms so I can’t change him in public restrooms that aren’t private and quiet.

@Debbe, its not right to say that changing tables in bathrooms for men would mean pedofiles can see a child…pedofile does not mean perverted men, it means perverted person who seeks children to look at. Men AND Women can be pedofiles. Check the papers…how many times do you see a female teacher in trouble with a student vs a male. I can tell you its just about double. So to say that a changing table in a men’s bathroom would be bringing on more predofilia is wrong. Ignorance is bliss tho eh?

I agree with Ashton, but I also think more womens rooms should have changing tables and not just in the handicap stall. The tables should also be a tad bigger and a little safer. Its hard to change a baby on those dinky little things. Some places are lucky enough to have “family bathrooms” But thats generally more limited to places such as rec centers or rest areas. I think either a family bathroom with a decent amount of changing space or more changing tables in general would benifit many parents out there.

mommytoane- Exactly! I’d also like to point out that it’s not naked children that turn a pedophile on…Its children in general. Therefore, the guy in the parking lot could be getting off on your snowsuit-covered child just as much as the guy in the bathroom looking at your naked child! I don’t get why people think that pedophiles aren’t attracted to children unless they’re naked.

That being said, I agree that we need more family restrooms.

Id say he needs to stop bragging about having sex with people first. Show your a decent human being before complaining about what they need to do.

FYI: the ideal (family friendly) places have family bathrooms..then you know a decent place to entertain family…you learn soon when having a baby in tow the clean places to take your family….knowing baby will need a change or two…Wait til you get to the highchair stage…

Go, Ashton!!!

Rich people problems! Men – use the FAMILY bathroom suite – that is where the changing stations are. Maybe you should talk to you Nanny once in a while, she will tell you how it works!

This fool needs to get out of where he lives.
I’ve seen them in men’s restrooms since about the 80s.
Even the restrooms oin Malls, toll road mens restrooms, truck stops on major roads. In family style restaurants, etc.

Get your nose out of Hollywood’s anus and explore the USA!

Mommylicious, last I heard, they are raising their child themselves at this point, with the help of grandparents babysitting sometimes. Just like everyone else. Not every celeb has a nanny, and it’s unkind to ridicule every celeb as if they barely recognize their child, just as it would be unkind to ridicule someone who has no money and struggles. It’s okay if they have money…and I say this as a person who wouldn’t watch any show Ashton Kutcher is in, though I expect to watch Mila Kunis’s new movie. Even though I’m not a fan of his, I don’t resent him having money for making films and TV shows I wouldn’t watch.

Anything to whine about….Do it in you car…When my kids were small it wasn’t in either bathroom and I do not remember one time anyone complained. Complain about something important geeeze!

The ssd thing is that more establishments would be quick to follow this advice if it were CHARLIE SHEEN complaining. “A free shoutout on Facebook from Charlie Sheen if he goes into my business’s restroom and sees changing tables? Sweeet!” Get off Sheen’s nuts. He ain’t paying your bills.

Changing tables in the men’s restrooms have been an issue since the burning of the bra’s in 1974. Having a Hollywood career has left you in the dork.

Good point Ashton!

I have yet to find a McDonalds men’s room that DOESN’T have a changing table. So much for the McD’s bashers.

Kathy, do it in your car? So, ifor eating a restaurant and the child has gone in there diaper that needs immediate changing bc they are not only wet, they should leave the restaurant and walk to the car. What if they valet parked the car? How about if shopping? It makes zero sense to go out to your car to change a diaper.