Changing diaper on restaurant table sparks online debate

The story of an Ottawa mom who was chastised for changing her baby's diaper on a restaurant table has sparked a range of support, outrage and disgust online after airing on Ottawa Morning.

Reaction on Twitter after story told on Ottawa Morning

CBC News Posted: Sep 11, 2015 1:03 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 11, 2015

Candice Pouliotte says parents shouldn't have to leave family restaurants to change their children's diapers. (CBC News)

The story of an Ottawa mom who was chastised for changing her baby'sdiaper on a restaurant table has sparked a range of support, outrage and disgust online after airing on Ottawa Morning.

Mother wants changing tables mandatory in Ontario restaurants

Candice Pouliotteis petitioning for allbusinesses in Ontarioto install baby change tables, includingrestaurants, community centres and movie theatres.

Changes to theOntario Building Code that came into effect this Januaryrequirenewly built, larger restaurants to have a family washroom with a change table but the rule doesn't apply to older establishments.

Ottawa Morning host RobynBresnahanasked for your thoughts on Twitter.

'Just gross'

@RobynBresnahan @OttawaMorning when I think back what my boys put out.... #yuk! Change them on something I eat off? Never!
—@AngryKitchenMom

@CBCOttawa I have a kid who is still in diapers and I'd NEVER even think to do that. Just gross! Many other options. Owner totally right.
—@DWHTweets

You are right @AngryKitchenMom Disgusting. We plan our restaurant meals around allergies, as many do. Some plan for accessibility.
—@jennjilks

'Restaurant's fault'

@OttawaMorning I sympathize w/ the mum who changed the diaper on restaurant table - this is a regular challenge for dads in many places.
—@DadGoesRound

@CBCOttawa if they don't have change tables, it's the restaurants fault. Where else was she supposed to change the baby, the bathroom floor?
—@redden0t8

@OttawaMorning change a baby on the grass or on a nearby park bench? sure, if it isn't the winter!
—@Dave_Mielke

Floor is fine

@AngryKitchenMom @OttawaMorning @RobynBresnahan I changed mine on the floor. Never hurt them - they are now in their 20s.
—@cuttingejs

@CBCOttawa I've had to use a diaper pad and the bathroom floor a few times. Not ideal but not a big problem either.
—@Jenn_Parker

@RobynBresnahan @OttawaMorning so no, not mandatory. We went out to our car and made it happen with a disabled child!!!!
—@Aussie5Heron

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