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.

Westfield Hawthorne Vernon Hills

You could straight up move into this family lounge that’s a peaceful escape from the mall’s hustle and bustle. Located next to the play area across from Gymboree on Level One, you’ll find private nursing stations, TVs, bottle warmers, toys, a microwave, and lowered toilets and sinks perfect for little legs.

122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills (847-362-2600 or westfield.com)

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

— Maria Barnes, with reporting by Tabitha Green

 

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