Thirty years ago who would have thought that something as simple as choosing a potty training seat could turn into a mind boggling experience. As a parent who is getting ready to enter the world of potty training for the first time in his life I have started to look into the whole process. All I can say is Oh My Gosh! I have read a few things, talked with other parents who have gone through potty training, and started to look online and I have very quickly realized that this is no simple decision.

Potty training seats and chairs are probably the single most important piece of equipment in this whole process and there are literally hundreds of models to choose from. Trying to decide on a seat or chair is actually something that every parent really needs to look at and figure out what will work best for them and their child’s needs because lets face it folks, if the kid hates the potty they aint going to use it!

Every child is different and for that matter so is every parent and when it comes time to get your first potty I have done some research that will hopefully help other parents in making their decision. Below are a few pros and cons for the potty training seat and chair.

Potty Training Seat

Pros

• No additional steps in training process (no need to go from chair to seat on the toilet)
• Pee and Poo go right in the toilet
• Seats are portable

Cons

• Seats can only be used in the bathroom
• Kids feet dangle over the edge of toilet instead of being firmly planted on the floor
• If the whole family is using the same bathroom it can be a nuisance removing the training seat all the time

Potty Chair

Pros

• Less intimidating than the real thing
• Kids tend to enjoy have their own private potty
• Feet are firmly on the floor making it easier for a child to use their muscles to initiate a bowel movement

Cons

• Sits on the floor and can get in the way, especially if you have a smaller bathroom
• Parent has to manual clean, dispose of waste and disinfect the removable bowl
• Not portable

There you have it, a few simple yet very important pros and cons to consider when it comes time to get your little one on their way to “going on their own” Take some time and click on the links to check out some of the different models to help you decide which potty training seat or potty training chair is right for you and you little.

Happy Training!

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