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Meredith DeSantis posted a reply on Re: Diapers & Wipes
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Said: Hi Kelsey! We are planning to put out feminine products in our restrooms soon. Do you have a sense of how often they need to be replenished/how much you go through? Thanks for any info!
Kelsey Enderle posted a reply on Re: Diapers & Wipes
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Said: We try to always have diapers in sizes 1 - 5, as well as pull-ups in sizes up to 5T. Since they are by request only right now, we are able to stock small amounts of many sizes. I am considering whether we should put out all sizes or sti...
Erica Campbell posted a reply on Re: Birthday Gift Brainstorm
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Said: At our museum the birthday kids get a $10 (might be more now that prices for everything have gone up) voucher for the gift shop. That can get one $10 item, several smaller things or put it towards a larger purchase.
Pamela Peacock posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Automated access gates - lessons learned?
Hi all,
The Canadian Children's Museum is undergoing a large renewal project. As we plan a new entrance to the space, we are being asked by senior leadership to integrate automated access gates similar, for example, to gates to get into subway stations/metros. (Note that we haven't undertaken a feasibility study, so we do not have a specific model yet in mind. Sample images below).
--> Does anyone have a similar system at their Museum? Any lessons ...
The Canadian Children's Museum is undergoing a large renewal project. As we plan a new entrance to the space, we are being asked by senior leadership to integrate automated access gates similar, for example, to gates to get into subway stations/metros. (Note that we haven't undertaken a feasibility study, so we do not have a specific model yet in mind. Sample images below).
--> Does anyone have a similar system at their Museum? Any lessons ...
Valerie Coffman posted a reply on Re: Diapers & Wipes
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Said: I am curious about this as well, and am wondering what sizes you would put out/ have on hand? What about pullups? Do you put out feminine products as well?-Val
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