How to Buy a Potty Chair

You can choose from a number of potty training tactics, but buying a potty chair is generally a good idea no matter what approach you take. A freestanding potty chair allows your child to learn to ditch the diapers without contending with the big and sometimes-intimidating full-size toilet. Pick one up when your child is around 12 to 18 months old so she can become familiar with it, even if she's not quite ready for potty training.

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      Ask other parents for potty chair recommendations to benefit from their firsthand experience. Read parent reviews and check consumer safety ratings. Compile a list of possibilities from the feedback you gather.

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      Consider potty seats that feature characters or designs your child prefers -- to help her feel connected to it. Also consider models that play music as positive reinforcement when your child successfully uses it.

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      Select a sturdy chair that won't tip or slide when your child gets on and off it. She must feel secure to become comfortable using her potty. Get one with a high enough back for your child to comfortably lean against, too.

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      Purchase a product with a splash guard in the front and a deep pot to cut down on splashing if you're buying for a boy.

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      Inspect how easily the potty chamber pulls or lifts out, to ensure hassle-free cleaning. Remember, you need to empty and wash the inside every time your child uses the seat, so choose a model that keeps things simple.

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      Opt for a potty seat that includes a toilet paper holder. This facilitates cleanup for your child and minimizes her jumping on and off the chair.

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      Look for a model with a compartment for books or small toys. Your child needs to spend a good deal of time on her potty seat at first, and it's helpful to provide her with items to keep her occupied while waiting for things to happen.

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      Decide whether you need a product that folds up or disassembles for easy travel. It helps the potty training process if your child has access to her familiar seat when you go away. However, most potty chairs are lightweight enough to be portable even if they don't break down.

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      Buy a potty chair with other desirable features. These may include things like a padded or flip-up seat, a detachable seat that fits over the toilet seat, handles, the ability to convert into a step stool for use at the full-size toilet or seat belts for children with special needs.

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