I always had a really hard time making it to the bathroom when I was sick. The best advice I can give is as soon as they arn't feeling good put a bucket or large bowl by them. Best case scenario they don't need it. It's good to have it there for them. And it's easy clean up. Plug your nose, dump in the toilet, flush, and rinse outside with a hose. Then put back beside bed because it may be needed again.