https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:14:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757599 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:27:02 +0000 danda 2757599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both types - the first was great for my daughter, but awful for my son because there isn't a pee guard. I think it set us back in potty training because he didn't like the pee squirting out - it's easier for me to hold him on that toilet than have him sit on the integrated insert. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757556 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:30:09 +0000 Alba4 2757556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one similar to #2 but made by Munchkin. We love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757546 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:15:34 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2757546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks for all the feedback. I didn't really think about the need for a splash guard. Sounds like we will probably have to repaint once he's completely trained. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757500 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:21:44 +0000 lilyofthewest 2757500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, and re step stools: The grippy stuff on the bumbo one you linked looks awesome, but it is only 6.5" tall, so, it might be a better bet for older kids. We have a 10" step stool that's only just barely tall enough for my 36" tall 2-year-old to use the toilet. We just pick him up to wash hands because 10" doesn't get him close to reaching and neither of our bathrooms are large enough to accomodate a 2-step stool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757493 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:08:30 +0000 fmmtk 2757493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We loved the convenience of the integrated seat and actually purchased the one you have linked. </p> <p>While I recommend the integrated seat, we found that the child's seat on this particular model (because it comes off so easily) moved around a lot while our LO was on the toilet, which resulted in a lot of damage to the adult seat. We just put our original toilet seat back on because I was tired of looking at all the markings and our LO doesn't like the child's seat anymore! </p> <p>TopSeat, Delta &amp; Kohler make a similar seat which appear to have a more secure child's seat :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757488 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:05:17 +0000 Foodnerd81 2757488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had the Bemis integrated seat and it was great. So nice to have it all connected. It's a slow close lid so they won't bang their fingers. That said, we didn't potty train early- she was about 2.75, so I think younger kids do tend to like the little potties. I was happy to not have a separate little potty though! We have a munchkin brand seat reducer that has handles on the side that we use as well and it's probably more comfortable on little tushes but less convenient unless it's a bathroom only LO uses. </p> <p>For stools I got a two step one. The regular ones were still too short for my short girl.</p> <p>ETA: I have a girl so the splash guard wasn't really an issue. I see how it could be for boys though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757483 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:57:31 +0000 lilyofthewest 2757483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got an integrated trainer like your first link (this one: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B3FEQPU)" rel="nofollow">https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B3FEQPU)</a>, but it hasn't been sufficient for initial training because there's no pee guard and the opening is still too big for my skinny-bummed LO. I think it'll be great for when he's 3 or 4, but, for now we're using an IKEA ring very similar to the Bjorn one you linked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757469 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:37:38 +0000 Raspberry 2757469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Bjorn and it's great, really easy to tighten. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757461 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:20:28 +0000 gingerbebe 2757461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: We have the Bemis lid on our bathroom toilet but for boys, there's no splash guard in the front so my son was peeing out the front a lot. Also, when they start training, they like to just sit there forever and the seat was making his tush uncomfortable. So while I think the seat will be useful ultimately, for now we have one of those cheap padded/cushy rings that go on the toilet seat (we have two - one is the Mommy's Helper one and one is the same thing from Walmart - they were like $8). He finds it much more comfy and there is a slight splash guard in the front that can catch most of the pee if he remembers to keep his penis pointed down. We have a hook attached to the side of the toilet bowl and its part of his routine - he pushes his stool up to the toilet, places his ring on the seat, pees/poops, rips a piece of toilet paper and throws it in the bowl like an offering, flushes, and then puts everything back (hook, stool, etc) before washing his hands.</p> <p>For the stool, we have 2 of those Ikea $5 step stools and we keep one by the potty and one by the vanity so he can get up and down more independently. We have the Prince Lionheart faucet extender as well.</p> <p>We have the $5 potty from Ikea as well and for some reason my kid is NOT about the potty - he wants the big toilet - so I'm glad I didn't waste any money on a fancier seat. However, for those who did like potty chairs, my friends have all liked the Baby Bjorn one with the higher back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757452 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:54:54 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 2757452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loved the Bjorn. It adjusts really well to keep from sliding, and that was big for my first son, who was nervous getting up there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757451 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:53:29 +0000 MenagerieMama 2757451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the first one (or something very close) on the 2 toilets that LO uses. It's great! It's a soft close too which is nice. She actually trained on a little stand alone potty because she randomly trained so young, but we phased those out once she could climb on with a stool and we love them! She doesn't fall in and we don't have a separate device to deal with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757446 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:49:56 +0000 mamabolt 2757446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: no, and actually the trainer prevents the lid from closing all the way if it's in place. But our lid is also a soft-close so no risk of it slamming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757404 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 08:21:47 +0000 josina 2757404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any of the suggested, but we use a seat similar to the bjorn with a step stool. It hangs on our towel shelf and DS can easily put it on himself.<br /> The first one would be awesome though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757392 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:56:32 +0000 Pollywog 2757392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My toddler is scared of the big potty, so a seat like the first one didn't work. We got this and he loves it: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Potty-Teal-White/dp/B00F667QNC/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1499864050&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=Little%2Bloo%2Bpotty&#038;th=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Potty-Teal-White/dp/B00F667QNC/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1499864050&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=Little%2Bloo%2Bpotty&#038;th=1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757391 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:55:10 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2757391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mamabolt: did she attempt to close the lid by herself and hurt herself playing with the toilet lid? My biggest hesitation with the trainer is LO getting hurt or startled by playing with the wood lid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757385 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:51:14 +0000 looch 2757385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Integrated seat(first option) all the way. I liked it so much at our house I got one for my parents house! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757384 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:50:52 +0000 mamabolt 2757384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used the second with DD and she liked it a lot. She was an odd child who didn't like the stand alone potty but loved the big one. We put a command hook on the wall next to the toilet to hang it when not in use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757382 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:48:51 +0000 HappyBaker 2757382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also have the first one, on both toilets in our house. We potty trained DD with a little kid potty and then got the new seats when she was a little older, I wish we'd gotten them from the start! Now we are potty training DS and it's been so much easier to just use the replacement real seat. Lots less to clean and it's also easy for them to flip it down themselves so they don't need as much help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757360 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:59:02 +0000 bushelandapeck 2757360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the first one. It's been wonderful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757354 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:26:09 +0000 gilmoregirl 2757354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend has that first one and every time we use it at her house I'm jealous and mean to buy one for myself. I love it and my 3 year old does too. It wouldn't have been good for him while potty training because he was too scared of the big potty but it's great for added confidence now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/potty-seat-options#post-2757346 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:56:24 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2757346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO likes to stick his hand in the toilet and we try to keep the lid down. However, I want to capitalize on his curiosity by setting up the bathrooms so he can use them.</p> <p>There are the two options I am thinking of for the toilet. Do you have any experience or feedback with this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013IJKI1K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1BBFTG4AXBPEO&#038;psc=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013IJKI1K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1BBFTG4AXBPEO&#038;psc=1</a> that replaces the current toilet? </p> <p>Or experience with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BABYBJORN-Toilet-Trainer-White-Black/dp/B0009PAN7Q/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1499852967&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=bjorn%2Btoilet%2Bseat&#038;th=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/BABYBJORN-Toilet-Trainer-White-Black/dp/B0009PAN7Q/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1499852967&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=bjorn%2Btoilet%2Bseat&#038;th=1</a> and similar <a href="https://puj.com/collections/all-products/products/puj-easy-seat-toilet-trainer?" rel="nofollow">https://puj.com/collections/all-products/products/puj-easy-seat-toilet-trainer?</a></p> <p>Using Lucie's List I have settled on this stool <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bumbo-BMB301-Step-Stool-Blue/dp/B00ATLI7QO/ref=pd_sim_75_4?_encoding=UTF8&#038;refRID=ESE8KYJ1N95XM45Y3K7R&#038;th=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Bumbo-BMB301-Step-Stool-Blue/dp/B00ATLI7QO/ref=pd_sim_75_4?_encoding=UTF8&#038;refRID=ESE8KYJ1N95XM45Y3K7R&#038;th=1</a>, do you have it? like it? </p>