for those of you that don’t like potty chairs, there is another device you can use. The toilet adapter seat is a separate seat that fits over the regular toilet seat, making it easier for your child to sit on the grownup’s potty. These seats can make your toddler feel safer when using the toilet. The only problem is that they are short, so you’ll need to also buy a stool that they can use to step up on. Stools are also good for helping them to push with their legs when having a bowel movement.
There are also adapter seats that come built-in with step-stools in the style of a folding ladder.
The Advantages of adapters
There are two main advantages for the adapters:
- They are lightweight and portable
- direct flushing – much cleaner
If you choose the adapter, you have to take into consideration that if you have only one bathroom, it can be hard for the rest of the family. Not only they will need to hold on from time to time, but you’ll also need to remove the adapter after your child finished the job.
Never leave your child alone on the adapter!
You are not punishing the child. Stay with them and if in 5 minutes nothing has happened, you both are free.
Even if you decided to use the potty chair, you should consider buying an inflatable or folding adapter seat for use when traveling or shopping. It will be a lot easier since all you’ll need is to flash out the water. No cleaning is necessary.