What should I do if a toy fell into the toilet and now it’s backed up?
Asked by Frieda Seitz 
6 months ago
Last Updated: June 7, 2024
Hey, so a toy accidentally fell into the toilet and now it’s all clogged up. Do you think I need to replace the whole toilet, or is there a way to fix it?
Give snaking a try or remove the toilet to retrieve the item
Remove the toilet and place it in the bathtub
Vacuum it with a shop vac
Seriously?
Sounds good, let’s try
Indeed, give it a go and reach up there, or attempt to remove it with an auger, just watch out you don’t push it deeper in. What kind of toy is it? Perhaps the vacuum will do the trick
Since you have smaller hands as a female, try wearing long kitchen gloves and reaching into the toilet trap to see if it’s stuck there
I agree with this. When my (then) 3-year-old flushed a toy police baton, I had to insert my hand into the bowl to retrieve it, despite not being able to see it. I managed to retrieve the baton, along with 2 hot wheels and some loose change.
Back way?
If you’re unable to access it. Another option would be to check behind the toilet after removing it to see if it’s stuck before entering the pipe. If
You know, Ask A Plumber can be really helpful too. They might have some clever tips to assist you. Wishing you good luck!
If the Grinch is hiding in there, he might grab it