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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another perspective here: As someone who suffers with IBS, I often spend about 15 minutes in the bathroom. And it's usually at the same time every day. If you're uncomfortable you should definitely talk to her, but since you mentioned that it happens at the same time each day it could be some kind of bathroom problem. If there are other problems and you suspect that she is neglecting your child frequently, it may be something different, but if you like everything else about her and are just worried about a period of 15 minutes each day (around the same time) then I suspect it's possible for it to be something personal with her body. So while I am not saying to NOT talk to her, just keep in mind that it could potentially be an embarrassing thing for her to talk about. I leave my charges alone for about 15 minutes while I'm in the bathroom. They are always in their play area, which is fully child proofed. I won't leave the bathroom door opened even a little bit due to cameras in the house. My employers have never said anything to me, but honestly? I would be embarrassed if I had to explain my bathroom problems to them. At the same time though, I'd also understand why they were asking me. Just my 2 cents.[/quote]

I fully support the IBS issue and would not care if you were on the toilet for 15 minutes, but as a parent I would be concerned my kids were unsupervised for that long.  We all have those issues at times.  I would put a small PNP/bouncy seat/activity center by the door so I could see and hear my child at all times.[/quote]

That could work if there weren't a dozen cameras in the house. When my charge was young (heck, even now) he haaaaated to be left alone and insisted on accompanying me. Sometimes I'd encourage him to play in his room where I could see him with the door cracked, and sometimes he would insist on playing on the bathroom floor. It was exhausting trying to use the toilet while supervising a toddler, so I think your suggestion of a playpen or bouncy seat would be perfect - but OP has to make sure there are no cameras even remotely pointed that direction. [/quote]

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