These Seats Make Potty Training Easier for Most Kids
There comes a time in everyone’s life when you have to tackle potty training. Either you are being potty trained or trying to help a toddler go potty like a big kid. It is a simple fact of nature. No one wants to wear a diaper for life, and it is a part of growing up.
The catch is, to ensure it is enjoyable for both parents and toddlers, you must create a way to make it “fun”. Not scary. We have done the work to try and find the best toddler seats available and have put them in a list of the top 10 best potty training seats of 2020. Our hope is that we can make it a little easier for your toddler to be a big kid.
Train your kids to use the toilet is important when they are at the age of 18 months up to 3 years. Pick one from our favorite list below as a gift for your girl or boy.
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Our Favorite Potty Training Seats
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1. Summer Infant My Size Potty
If you want to really potty train your child, you may want to consider introducing them to a potty that looks very realistic. It looks and feels just like an adult toilet, with a few convenience features. These features include a “splash guard” and a built-in wipe compartment. When the handle is “flushed” it makes realistic flushing sounds.
For you, this toilet is easy to clean. It has a flip-up lid, a removable and easy to clean bowl. This toilet is ideal for boys and girls from 18-months old to about 50-pounds. The seating area measures 9.5 x 11.25-inches. The seat opening measures 4.5 x 6.25-inches.
Conclusion: For many kids, the hardest part of potty training stems from fear of a toilet and having a toilet hole that is larger than their bottom. This realistic toilet promises to give them confidence by being just the right size for them. We think it is a great option for most easily spooked or hesitant potty goers.
Pros
• Easy Assembly
• Simple to Clean
• Durable
Cons
• Easily Comes Apart
2. Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat
This very portable potty seat is designed for boys or girls. It can be used at home or away from home. It has contours to keep your child securely in place while they are sitting on it, while a non-skid edge keeps the seat where it needs to be. There are also handles for your child to grip if they are afraid of sitting on a toilet.
When your child is finished, you can stand it on its “feet” by the toilet. This allows you to transform your toilet from big person to little person and back again quickly. It is also plastic to be very durable and lightweight.
Conclusion: For years, kids have been potty trained on toilet seats like this. It sits firmly on the toilet, making the hole smart enough that they don’t feel as though they are going to fall. Because of this, we do feel it is worth looking at to see if it meets your child’s needs.
Pros
• Durable
• Easy to Clean
• Easy to Set Up
Cons
• Not for All Toilets
3. Nuby My Real Potty-Training Toilet
This realistic toilet by Nuby looks like a real toilet in every way. It even has a life-like flushing sound when you press the flush button. It has an open/close lid for sitting on to go potty. You lift the bottom lid and the waste bucket is easily removed to make it easy for you to clean.
There is a splash guard to ensure that accidents do not happen while your child is going. This is a great feature for little boys. The toilet has an anti-skid base to keep it in place, even on tile or wooden floors. On the back, or “tank” you can store baby wipes. It locks in place for your convenience.
Conclusion: We do like this lifelike toilet for toddlers. It ensures that they have a comfortable “throne” of their own, which could make potty training much easier. It eliminates the “fear” factor that can slow down training for some kids. We think it is a great option to consider.
Pros
• Easy Assembly
• Sturdy
• Cleans Easily
Cons
• Pee Guard Isn’t High Enough
4. Jool Baby’s Potty Training Seat
This potty seat promises to fit both round and oval toilets. You can choose either blue or pink, depending on what color your child, and you, like the most. Both have a splash guard to prevent accidents and keep your bathroom clean. Your toddler will like that it is made with non-slip materials. This gives your child confidence because they can sit safely.
It is very simple to use. As your toddler begins to master potty training, they will be able to put the toilet seat on themselves. When finished, they can hang it on a hook that you put in an easy for the area. It comes with a satisfaction guarantee if you aren’t happy with the seat.
Conclusion: This toilet seat for kids allows them to sit on the big toilet safely. It is compact enough that you can take it with you when you travel to grandma’s so that training doesn’t stop because you leave home. We like that it has a splash guard and feel that most parents will appreciate it as well.
Pros
• Comfortable
• Durable
• Simple to Clean
Cons
• Needs a Flat Toilet Seat
5. Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends Railroad Rewards Potty
Fisher-Price is known as one of the top brands which produce high-quality toys. Little boys, and some girls, love Thomas the Train. This is why many people feel that it is a great training toilet. It is shaped like a train and there is a Thomas image on the back of the seat. There are also fun train sounds and tunes that will encourage and reward a successful “go”.
This potty chair is easy to clean and has a built-in splash guard for boys. As your toddler gains more confidence in the bathroom, it can also transform into a potty ring for a big toilet while the base becomes a stepstool to make it easy for them to get on a bigger toilet.
Conclusion: We feel that this toilet is one of the most enjoyable so far on our list. We love the Thomas design and that it can grow with your toddler. In our opinion, if your child likes Thomas, it is a good toilet to check out.
Pros
• Easy to Use
• Sturdy
• Versatile
Cons
• Hard to Clean
6. The First Years Training Wheels Racer Potty System
You can put your child in the driver’s seat with this fun race car potty training toilet. It promises to be very fun and may even make them more excited to use the bathroom. It has a lift out pot so that cleaning is easy to handle, which makes it a good option for you as well.
This potty has a high pee shield for little boys. When they are ready to transition to a higher seat, you can move the potty ring to the big toilet. Whether on the small race car seat or the big toilet, handles on the potty seat will give them a secure feeling that most kids enjoy.
Conclusion: There is no denying the cuteness of this potty chair. From the racing seat back to the wheels, most little ones will love sitting in this car, even if you are urging them to go potty. For you, we like that it is very easy to keep clean and the high splash guard ensures that you do not get stuck with a big mess. We think it is worth a glance at least.
Pros
• Easy Assembly
• Simple to Clean
• Durable
Cons
• Small Size for Some
7. 711TEK Potty Training Seat Toddler Toilet Seat
For many toddlers, this will make an awesome training seat because it is a seat and ladder combined. It combats the big problem of needing a stool to get on the toilet. You can feel confident that they are safe on this step stool and your toddler can feel safe as they climb on. It is a win/win.
It is very stable and made with high quality materials. You can choose from blue, pink, or green. This seat comes with a 2-year worry-free warranty to ensure you are 100% satisfied. Questions or comments are also welcome and customer support is always available.
Conclusion: Anyone who has potty trained a toddler knows that it is difficult for them to get on the big potty. There is always a risk of falling if they have to climb up. This chair eliminates that concern by being a step ladder and smaller seat all in one. We feel it is a good idea and that most parents, and kids, will enjoy it.
Pros
• Durable
• Stable
• Easy to Use
Cons
• Small Steps
8. Summer My Size Potty, Pink
This pink toilet is great for little girls. It has a realistic look that prepares kids for getting on the big potty as they gain confidence in their ability to use the bathroom. It makes real toilet sounds and has a cubby in the “tank” for wet wipes.
The potty is easy to clean. There is a splash guard that can be helpful for both boys and girls. Toddlers can use it until they are around 50-pounds, which is normally when most are ready for the real toilet.
Conclusion: Every parent needs a little help when it comes to potty training. Most kids resist the idea of it. Each one may have different reasons for resisting. In our opinion, having a fun toilet that they like may make it easier for them to transition from diapers to potty chairs. At least, we hope it works that way for you.
Pros
• Realistic Sounds
• Easy to Clean
• Easy Assembly
Cons
• Small Wipe Compartment
9. MAYFAIR NextStep2 Toilet Seat with Built-In Potty-Training Seat
This two in one toilet seat is designed for both grown ups and toddlers. It is designed for parents that don’t want to deal with having training seats for their little ones. The big toilet seat attaches in the same way as other seats. The toddler potty seat secures with a magnet to the toilet seat lid when not in use. When it’s potty time, the seat will close slowly and quietly without pinching fingers.
One great thing about this toddler potty is that it will never come loose. However, you can easily remove it to clean it if you need to. It is an enamel wood seat that does resist damages and it is best suited for round toilets.
Conclusion: With this toilet seat, you are not left depending on plastic. It is made to be high quality and durable. In fact, it is made in the USA with very Earth-friendly materials. We like the idea of it and how easy it is to use. We think that most people will agree with us.
Pros
• Easy to Use
• Easy to Clean
• Comfortable
Cons
• Lacks Splash Guard
10. Jool Baby Folding Travel Potty Seat
Leaving home when you are trying to potty train is difficult. However, this toilet seat may make it easier. It is a folding seat that is designed for travel. It works on most standard and public toilets. You can choose aqua or pink in color.
This seat is very lightweight and small in size. It comes with its own travel bag. To attach it to a toilet, you simply use the eight suction cups, which keep your toddler safely on the toilet. It promises to be BPA free and comes with a lifetime warranty to ensure you are completely happy with it.
Conclusion: Going away from home is tough when potty training cause most public toilets have very high, oblong seats. This poses a big problem for little bottoms. We feel that that concern is lessened with this foldable seat and hope you do as well.
Pros
• Travel Seat
• Folds Easily
• Simple to Clean
Cons
• May Pinch
Final Thoughts
Potty training is never simple. You have to approach it by catering to what your little one feels comfortable doing. This often means battling their fears of the big “throne”, the loud noise, and other issues. The top 10 best potty training seats of 2020 are all great ideas for the right kids. We urge you to think first about their needs, and yours, and make the right choice for your family.
