Little Colorado Personalized Soft Pink Potty Chair
140NA Made in Denver, Colorado. $134.00 Our Adirondack Chair is a classic design from Maine. It can be used indoors and outdoors. All three available colors are Sherwin Williams water-based latex house paint, so they are safe for your toddler. Because we don’t use solvent-based paint, we recommend that you store the Adirondack Chair indoors when not in use in order to extend its life or use it on a covered porch or deck so it is not directly exposed to the elements. Our Natural finish is intended for indoor use. and will not hold up to the elements. The Adirondack Chair nicely complements our Adirondack End Table , Adirondack Rocking Chair , and Toddler Picnic Table . Made in Denver, Colorado. Collections: All , Outdoor Furniture , Personalized Furniture , Unfinished Furniture Our review ranks today's top 9 potty chairs that can the potty training journey. After much consideration, we selected and purchased our lineup of potty chairs for testing. We brought the seats to the home of our 2-year-old toilet trainee and evaluated each product's function, ease of cleaning, portability, and durability. Our favorite chairs were simple, subtle, and easily transported from room to room. With the right seat, potty training can be less of a hassle. Let our hands-on testing help you make the right choice. As little ones grow, they enter into new phases, like potty training and more. If your little one is getting ready to move out of diapers, they might also be ready to use a favorite snack catcher (/topics/nursing-feeding/best-snack-catcher) , a favorite sippy cups (/topics/nursing-feeding/best-sippy-cup) , or even a top-ranking water bottle (/topics/nursing-feeding/best-kids-water-bottle/buying-advice) . The bowl on this seat is more shallow than the competition, and the splash guard is also low. If our tester leaned back too far when doing her business, pee easily sprayed over the edge and onto the floor. In addition, the seat is somewhat wider than some contenders and doesn't have a contoured shape, so it doesn't cradle tushies. This may not matter if your toddler is potty training at an older age. The BabyBjörn Smart Potty is a smaller size with a deeper bowl and could be a better fit for smaller children who seem to hold bottoms better. Overall, we love the OXO Tot Potty Chair's durable design and think it is a good go-to option for most potty training tots. While the Smart Potty's tiny size makes it a great portable product, it can be too small for some. If your toddler is on the older/bigger side, the seat's low profile and narrow shape might not be as comfortable. The product we purchased came slightly warped and wouldn't sit flat on the ground. We did not notice that it affected performance, but we suggest checking a seat you buy and returning it if it seems like a problem. Also, our tester preferred seats with a high back, but each child is different, and we've used this seat successfully in the past with our own children. The OXO Tot Potty Chair has a high back with a handhold for easy transporting from room to room. The BabyBjorn is hard to pass up for value and convenience, and we recommend the BabyBjörn Smart Potty for families who want something smaller or easy to transport. In many ways, this is a potty training dream solution. However, when you introduce your child to the potty, they may be too small to use this seat without help. It will require a stepstool and adult assistance every single time . As a result, your toddler may be more open to using this seat once they are old enough (and tall enough) to use the bathroom independently. We also would not recommend using this as your only potty during the first stages of training. It only works in conjunction with an adult toilet; therefore, you cannot keep it next to your child from room to room. The Mayfair NextStep2 also works with your toilet and is a slow, drop-down, smaller seat for littles that flips up quickly for adults. It means less handling of a potentially soiled seat and doesn't require storage. Keeping these things in mind, we still highly recommend the BabyBjörn Toilet Trainer and think it is a seat you will appreciate its simple design and long-term functionality. While the NextStep2 is much more expensive than many other options, we think it is worth it as you can use the product for years. Installing it is more of a process, requiring you to remove your old seat entirely and attach the new one. You will need a screwdriver and a can-do attitude to get the job done. However, you will only need to do this once, and it is not that difficult. This product may be better for older kids, as it does not have a splash guard and is not portable, so your child must have sufficient bladder control to make it to the bathroom. If you want to use your toilet for training but don't want to replace your entire seat, the BabyBjörn Toilet Trainer is a soft seat that fits on a standard toilet seat and can be removed when not in use without permanently changing the seat. However, if you are looking for a potty chair to help your little one feel more comfortable using the toilet on their own and want something that will blend seamlessly into your home, then the Mayfair NextStep2 is an excellent choice for all family members. Having lived through potty training days with more than one child, our BabyGearLab team has learned all the tips and tricks over time as parents and professional caregivers. Two-year-old toddlers gave us help with hands-on testing. We started the potty training journey with many options and quickly narrowed it down to our favorites. Throughout the toilet training days, we kept track of which potty chairs testers could use by themselves, which ones they were drawn to, and which ones we had the easiest time cleaning and toting. BabyGearLab has been testing baby gear hands-on since 2013. We have experience testing a wide variety of products across categories. As parents, caregivers, and experienced testers, we bring real-world experience and expertise to the table. Senior Review Editor Abriah Wofford draws from her experience as a nanny and older sister to inform this review. Finding a great potty chair for potty training can be easy, with many great options. We think keeping a few things in mind can help you in a successful search. Depending on your needs, you might be more or less interested in a compact and highly portable potty. Some little ones find potty training easier when the potty can move locations, while some parents feel keeping it in the bathroom is the best answer. Something connected to or used in conjunction ith a standard toilet might be more your speed and easier to associate potty training with feeling grown up. But a smaller portable stand-alone option might make it easier for smaller children to take care of business by themselves. Your chosen style is up to your needs, goals, and your child's interest levels. No one likes potty clean-up duty, but some options are certainly easier than others. A seat affixed to the toilet might be easiest as it is part of what already receives regular cleanup. A two-part system with smooth components and no places for urine to hide could be the ticket to a quick cleanup of a portable potty. We think avoiding those with nooks or crannies and hard-to-clean or reach places is best. Potty training can be messy, and there is no need to use a product that makes the process messier or harder to manage. To find the best potty chair, we considered ease of use, ease of cleaning, portability, durability, and how much toddlers like to use the potty chairs. Whether you want a self-standing option or something that attaches to the regular toilet, we tested it. Luckily, none of the potty chairs are that expensive. However, if your budget is tight, there may not be room for error or for choosing multiple products to find one that fits your needs. The top-scoring OXO Tot Potty Chair and BabyBjörn Smart Potty are budget-friendly, with impressive performances during testing and prices suitable for almost any budget. We think these two are good choices for most families, no matter their goals, as they are easy to use and clean. The Mayfair NextStep is also a good value since it can be used by everyone in the family, and when your child grows, the smaller inner seat can be removed, leaving the main seat intact. One of the most critical factors to consider when choosing the perfect seat is how much your toddler likes to use a potty chair. After all, your toddler is the one that needs convincing, and if they don't like it, they won't use it. We consider how cushy the seat is and how comfortable it is to sit on. Products like the BabyBjörn Toilet Trainer and the Dreambaby Soft Touch Potty Seat have deeply contoured shapes designed to fit your baby's bum and make them comfortable for long sitting sessions. However, both of these seats sit on top of an adult toilet, and younger toddlers cannot use these chairs independently. If your child is a bit older, they will likely want to use the chair more independently. The OXO Tot Potty Chair is the top-scoring option. This potty is light enough for toddlers to carry around by the handle, giving them a sense of pride and ownership in their potting training journey. The BabyBjörn Smart Potty 's simple design does not look fun or exciting compared to some other products. But it is easy for toddlers of all ages to sit on and be comfortable when they need to take their time. It can be tempting to get a potty chair that is fun and flashy, but fun features can also be great distractions from the main mission or increase cleaning challenges. We had better luck keeping things simple to prevent any possible distractions. The Nuby My Real Potty Training Toilet is the most toddler-enticing chair in the group, with a design that mimics an adult seat and a flush handle that makes gurgling sounds when pressed. But beware, if the potty becomes a toy, it may be challenging to keep them focused on the real goal. The lowest scoring option is the Summer Infant My Size , with a hard-to-use seat that falls off easily and offers a smaller opening. Cleaning the seat is a job that falls to parents, and you probably want to find something that is simple and quick to tidy up. When choosing a potty, take a look at the design. Are there any nooks and crannies that may trap liquids? How do you remove the bowl? Will it easily fit into a sink for a quick rinse? All are essential considerations. The BabyBjörn Smart Potty is one of the most straightforward chairs to clean. It has two solid plastic parts, and both are small enough to fit in the kitchen sink for a good scrub. The bowl on its own is small enough to fit in any restroom sink for on-the-go scenarios. The Jool Baby is one of our least favorite products to clean. It has multiple parts to wash and many crevices that allow pee to reach unexpected places hard to reach with a paper towel or scrub brush. The Mayfair NextStep2 requires no more effort than what you would put into your standard bathroom cleaning routine. No dumping, no rinsing, and no storing. We love it. The Dreambaby Soft Touch Potty Seat is the next best thing, as it is a single piece of vinyl-covered foam that has no cracks to catch the liquid. However, beware of surface tearing that could allow pee or other matter to reach the foam core. While maybe not the first thing that comes to mind, portability is more important than you would think, even if you don't plan to use the seat outside the house. Having a potty chair that is light and convenient to carry around can mean the difference between a successful potty experience and a mess on the carpet. Size and weight come into play when considering portability, including the number of parts and any carry handles. If you plan to take the chair with you on outings, the BabyBjörn Toilet Trainer is ideal because it is easy to stash in the bottom of a stroller or the trunk of your car. Despite the slightly larger size, we like the OXO Tot Potty Chair because it has a handle that makes it convenient to carry and is even fun for toddlers to tote around on their own (make sure it's empty first). It is essential to have a seat that is easy to keep near toddlers at all times. In the early days of potty training, kids do not always have enough bladder control to make it to the bathroom in time. The least portable is the Mayfair NextStep2, as it semi-permanently attaches to the adult toilet. How much do you ask of your potty chair? The level of durability you need depends on how long it takes to potty train, how many kids you plan to potty train, and how frequently you plan to bring it along on outings. We are confident that all of the seats we tested are sturdy enough to last through the training of at least one toddler, but some stand out as an item that you would be able to reuse for a second child or pass along a friend. The Mayfair NextStep2 is as durable as it comes and can endure years of use by toddlers and adults alike. When little ones grow up, the smaller seat is removable, leaving you with a traditional toilet seat with a slow-close lid. The Munchkin Arm & Hammer 3-in-1 has some of the stiffest plastic we encountered, and the lid is extra thick, so it can act as a stepstool when not used as a potty chair. Both of these seats extend their longevity by being multifunctional and highly durable. The least durable in the group are the Summer Infant My Size and the Jool Baby Potty Training Chair . Both products have several moving parts that feel like they could break or have a shorter lifespan. The plastic on both is also thinner compared to the competition. If you buy something from the links on this page, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? So, have you noticed some signs that your baby is ready to potty train? If your little one is hiding to go to the bathroom, taking off their diapers, and is generally just curious about potties, then it’s time for you to buy a potty chair. Giving kids a potty chair is a gentle nudge: it's a gift that gets them excited about going to the potty. It’s a bit of independence, and it's great for parents, aunts, uncles, and grands to gift their favorite toddler . There are so many options on the market, so how do you know which is best for your little one? And when should you use a potty chair versus just an insert on the adult toilet? Don’t worry—we’re here to help. Children need to feel in control, and choosing a potty chair designed just for them can make the whole thing easier, more engaging, and more comfortable. I spoke with child psychologist and former director of an Early Childhood Education program for 2-year-olds, Nancy Zwiebach , for potty training tips and some shopping pointers. Zwiebach tells Best Products that a potty chair is a much better first potty choice than the regular toilet because “putting a young child on a regular toilet can feel frightening since there’s no security from any dimension.” That’s why inserts are really only great for people with limited space and have no other choice, or for inserts that provide stability and handles. But how do you choose? Well, that’s up to you. There are fancy potties that some kids adore with bells and whistles such as sounds and lights like the potty chair from Sunny Days . There are also basic plastic potties that are the easiest to clean like Jool Baby , and very convenient travel potties, such as the folding potty in our recommendations . There are a few things to think about before making your purchase. First, how easy is it to remove the waste receptacle to clean? Trust me, you’ll be doing that multiple times a day. Second, if you’re having a boy, I suggest getting a potty that can be wiped down easily because they will try to stand to pee, and it will go everywhere—and I mean everywhere . We used a combination of traditional, direct, hands-on testing, where we called in a product and had our testers use and interact with the potty in real-life scenarios in their own homes, and also spoke with scores of parent testers and fellow editors to learn which they were using in their homes and what they thought of them. If multiple parent testers and editors used the same potty with positive experiences, we featured them here. I also included the potties that I used with my own children that I loved (as much as one can love a potty chair). We made sure we had a range of potties to suit a range of styles and needs, like if your family wants something to use on the go, or if they wanted something that affixes to the toilet to save space, and perhaps get the kids onto the regular toilet sooner. These potty chairs are used by toddlers in all sorts of potty training stages with many training styles. So whether you choose to do the “pants-free potty training” week or the more staid “Pull-Ups” approach, there’s a potty chair included here that will work for your family. We found a range of potties for parents to lure their children away from diapers and messy changes. From silly characters to super basic potty chairs, we have you covered. Hear me out: Sometimes you just need a potty that gives you options. The Jool Baby Real Feel potty does just that. Not only does it have the option of using waste bags instead of having to empty a potty bowl, but it also gives you a place to store wipes and toilet paper. Plus, it makes a really fun flushing sound. Our tester loved being able to use the liners instead of constantly wiping out the bowl and also loved that the seat is cushioned and soft for tender baby bottoms. The splash guard is also a standout thanks to how tall it is, and the space where wipes can be stored was used for storing the potty bags. It’s a real winner all around. The tester also noted that they’re a huge fan of the toilet seat height because it’s not super low to the ground like some others, but also comfortable for more petite potty trainers. All in all, it’s a heckuva seat. More: Find The Perfect Potty Training Bribery Gift for 3-Year-Old Boys Instead of buying both a potty chair and a step stool, this one has both! Flip the lid down and it becomes a step to help kids reach the sink. Just don’t let them move it all around when it’s full — that could lead to some disastrous results that no one wants. This is a basic potty that oodles of parents have suggested to me over the years. It’s simple and it gets the job done, and according to one parent tester, “I’ve basically boiled the hell out of this one after an illness swept through the house, and it’s still fine.” What more could you want for $25? Some families don’t have room for a traditional potty chair and instead need to make their toilet their potty chair. There’s an easy way to do it! The Mayfair NextStep2 toilet seat with a built-in potty seat is a seamless option for potty training your baby and keeping spaces neat. It’s a high-quality toilet seat available in round or elongated with a built-in inset seat for your baby. Yes, you’ll likely need a step stool in your bathroom for baby to use to get to the seat, but a Squatty Potty is a good idea for everyone. Our testers loved how easy it was to install and that you absolutely cannot tell there’s a toddler potty in the room by looking at it. It completely disappears under the lid—if your family members remember to close it, that is. This is one of my favorite potties on the market. It’s so simple for kids to use and so easy to clean, and there’s nothing to empty at the end of the day. It’s just a simple solution to a sometimes gross process. Babies love that the seat is soft, and the handles are easy to hold onto when climbing onto the seat and while seated. Our 3-year-old testers had no problems getting situated and they also liked being able to move it themselves. It gave them great independence.