This simple design choice stands out to kids and makes the potty feel a little more fun, which is always a plus. Our large intestine has a kink near the bottom that doesn’t straighten out unless the thighs are against the torso, so you’re fighting biology to poo any other way. Despite how light and small this is, we found it to be very stable, thanks to the anti-slip material on the bottom. Handy if you want to keep your child’s feet from touching the floor so that they can’t escape… but not very ergonomic for the squat.

We’ve got lots of stylish options with enough room for all your baby essentials and some even come with a portable mat included.Leave the potty around and the toilet training seat in the bathroom so your child becomes familiar with it, let him sit on it and start talking about what it is going to be used for. Plus, the bowl is removable and fairly easy to clean, although we did find that some of the pieces are too large to fit in a normal-sized sink, which could potentially be annoying. Potty Training book and method, to understand what types of features to look for in a potty and to understand how to set these young kids up for success. Of course, you could go the whole hog and get a pedestal squat toilet like this (no need for a trainer seat then!

It also doesn’t fold away for storage, but that’s part of what makes it feel sturdier for them to sit on than other options.Look for seats that are easy to install and remove, allowing for efficient cleaning and maintenance. Yes, it might leave a red mark – but you get a red mark every time you sit on the loo, you just don’t notice because you don’t look in the mirror every time you stand up. But Take Note: There’s no grippy material on the bottom, so it might move around a bit on hard floors. Rubber grip that clings to the seat rather than plastic insert that goes in the hole – and rattles around as your baby moves. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines.