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Mom Tries To Change Baby’s Diaper at McDonald’s, Something Stops Her Twice

Mom Tries To Change Baby’s Diaper at McDonald’s, Something Stops Her Twice

Summary

A mother traveling through Alabama found two McDonald’s locations with baby changing tables riveted shut, preventing her from changing her infant’s diaper. The local restaurant owner explained this was a temporary safety measure due to damage, but the mother remains frustrated and shared her experience online, which gained widespread attention.

Key Facts

  • Ellen Hall stopped at a McDonald’s in Montgomery, Alabama, and found the baby changing table was riveted shut.
  • She drove 15 minutes to another McDonald’s in Greenville, Alabama, and found the changing table there was also riveted shut.
  • The changing tables were secured as a safety precaution because they were damaged.
  • The owner of the two locations said repairs were in progress and that guest safety was a priority.
  • McDonald’s staff initially gave conflicting information about whether the decision was corporate or franchise-based.
  • Hall changed her baby in her car using disposable mats after failing to access the changing tables.
  • She shared a photo of the riveted changing table on Reddit, where it received over 73,000 upvotes.
  • Hall wants the tables replaced with a more secure but accessible design or removed entirely to avoid confusion.
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