Best Potty Training Seat Buyer’s Guide and Reviews

There are various guides on the internet on potty training for toddlers, no matter the method, the use of potty training seat or potty chair is imperative, and the end goal remains the same; getting kids to use the toilet at the appropriate time with little or no supervision.

Potty training is one of the things that give new parent a huge concern. Would should be in-charge, when is the appropriate time to get started, how do we teach kids to use the toilet on their own, with little or no supervision. This article is strictly about the use of potting training seat, the basic things to consider when buying potty seat, and a short review on what I consider the best potty training seat in market as at the time of writing this blog post.

One of the most important aspect of potty training is deciding if you should use a potty training chair or potty training seat. While both item serves the same purpose, they have slight but significant differences in their purpose of usage. I would write briefly about their differences and move on to important factors to consider when buying potty training seat.

Potty training seat is designed specifically for older kids; aged 3 and above, while potty chair is designed for toddlers below the age of three (3), although it is quite possible to use a potty training seat for kids younger than 3, It’s not advisable to do so, most especially for the child’s safety.

It’s been shown that, kids who fall from the toilet seat usually end up with some sort of phobia for it’s usage in the nearest future. So if you have a younger kid (below the age of three, then you should read about potty chair).

Most parents would opt for potty training seat over potty chair because it’s easier to just flush away the poo when the kid is done, than having to wash the potty chair every now and then. Beyond safety and the stress of cleaning the potty chair, both items are pretty much the same thing.

Best Toilet Seat with Built in Child Seat (Ultimate Guide On Toilet Potty For Kids)

Name	Quality
Mommy's Helper Contoured Cushie Step Up (Editor’s Choice)	A+	Check Price
BABYBJORN Toilet Trainer	A+	Check Price
Cozy Greens® Potty Seat	A+	Check Price
Bemis Potty Seat	A	Check Price
Primo 4-In-1 Soft Seat Toilet	A+	Check Price
KidsKit 3 in 1 Potty Training Seat	A	Check Price

The products listed below represents the top 10 potty training seat that are being sold on amazon. Careful consideration has been giving to the rating process, such that, each of the items listed below meets about 80% of the criteria listed above. As such, the products in this section can be considered the best in market as far as potty training seat is concerned.

Mommy’s Helper Contoured Cushie Step Up

This is currently the number one bestseller potty training seat on amazon. The reason for being the best isn’t far-fetched. From the elegant design, to quality of material, comfortability and ease of use, the name mommy helper isn’t a faux.

Ergonomically designed to support the kids weight. Kids won’t feel intimidated to use the bigger toilet because this potty seat would have converted it into something less intimidating that is suitable for their use.

​Things I Like

• It’s one of the few properly designed potty training seat with ladder.
• Very nice design and perfect color (white), such that it easily blends with the actual toilet seat.
• Ease of use. It can be easily assembled and dismantled as the need arise. You don’t even need any tool to separate it.
• ​The seat is well cushioned, which makes it super comfortable for kids during usage.
• ​It’s foldable. Making it easy to move around as it does not consume much storage space.
• ​The handle at the top of the ladder provides additional support for kids
• The training seat fits perfectly for both standard and elongated toilet seat. So you’ve got little to worry about as regards if it would fit your toilet top or not.

Things I Don’t Like

• The step is made of plastic and there has been reports about it not being sturdy enough. This might result into kid’s fall if proper care is not taken. However, this complain is from a few number of buyers.

BABYBJORN Toilet Trainer

This product is made of plastic. Well designed to provide the best the required comfortability during usage. The material, though plastic is strong enough to accommodate kids weight. The surface is smooth and well finished, hence there is no fear of irritation during or after usage.

The most important feature of this potty seat is its simplicity. It’s very easy to use, and can be easily removed when it’s not needed. All you have to do is unhook the clip and keep the potty seat somewhere safe.

One of the downside of a complicated potty training seat is the difficulty that comes with cleaning it. You can avoid such stress by going to this product. It’s easy to clean, it’s also designed to avoid splash from the toilet. With a well shaped angle.

Things I Like

• Neatly designed for ease and comfortability
• It’s cheap, and serves it’s purpose
• Easy to clean after usage, since it’s made of plastic material
• It’s an all size fits all. Which means it works well for both standard toilet seat and elongated toilet seat.
• Easy to install and remove when not needed.
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Things I Don’t Like

• It doesn’t come with a stool. So you would have to buy a separate potty step stool or stay with the kids when they’re using the toilet in other to hold their hands for additional support.
• Based on buyer’s review, the item is much more suitable for girls than boys.

Cozy Greens® Potty Seat

If a company is so confident in her product, to the extent that they’re willing to offer a lifetime money back guarantee on the product, then I see no crime in giving them a try. This is exactly what Cozy Green is offering. If you dislike the product months or years after purchase, they would either replace the product or refund your money. How else do you gain consumer’s trust?

Anyway, the guarantee is simply worthless if the product does not serve it’s purpose. But Cozy Greens potty seat does serve it’s purpose. And listed below are the things we like about this particular product.

Things I Like

• Life time guarantee and refund policy
• Easy to use and store when not needed.
• Suitable for both boys and girls
• It has an urine splash guard, which helps in avoiding any messy splash. The guard also makes the cleaning process easier after use.
• Ergonomic design with baby’s comfortability in mind.
• Anti-slip makes it hold firm to the actual toilet, and as such there is no fear of slipping.
• It comes with a FREE ebook with various illustration on potty training. This is very handy for first time parents.
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Things I Don’t Like

• It does not have it’s own handle. This would have made it more easy for parents.
• You need to buy a potty training stool to provide additional support for kids feet.

Bemis 1583 Slow Elongated Flip Toilet Potty Seat.

What I love about this potty training seat is that, it’s built for both adult and kids. You don’t have to pass through the stress of fixing and removing the potty seat, as it is with other potty training seat listed in this article.

It’s designed simply as a replacement for the regular toilet seat. All you have to do is fix the lid, and you’re good to go. Oh, and yeah, this is one of the few wooden potty seats you would find in the market.

Things I Like

• It’s simple design and blends perfectly with the toilet seat
• No hassle as far as fixing and removing is concerned.
• The small lid for children is made of plastic, which makes it more comfortable and durable.
• It’s easy to clean.
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Things I Don’t Like

• It’s not designed for younger kids (aged 3 and below).
• It’s a little bit pricey
• It doesn’t have a foot support.

Primo 4-In-1 Soft Seat Toilet Trainer and Step Stool White with Pastel Blue Seat

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This is one of the best designed potting training seat in the market. It’s designed in such a way that, as kids grow, they gradually move from one stage to the other. This item can be used for four (4) different purpose, based on the arrangement.

It can serve as a stand alone potty for toddlers, it can also serve as step stool for kids when the lid is covered, it has an inner lid that can be used as seat reducer for adult toilets. The last but not the least of it’s feature is that the seat reducer can be removed and carried anyway; this comes handy for travelling purposes.

The design is not the only thing that makes this potty training seat one of the best in market, the material also pronounce quality. The inner seat reducer is made for comfortability, allowing the kids to take as much time as they want when using the toilet. It can be easily detached when being used as a potty chair, this makes it very easy to dispose the content when kids are doing using it.

If you’re not very sure about getting a potty chair or potty training seat, then this is the best item to get. You can easily covert it from a potty chair to seat reducer.

Things I Like

• It’s a 4 in 1 item, you can’t loose money buying it, because it serves different purposes.
• It’s easy to clean
• The seat reducer fits for both round and elongated toiler seats.
• It has an handle integrated into the seat reducer part. This makes it very easy to detach from potty chair and place on toilet seat.
• It’s mobile, as the toilet seat reducer can be carried along when travelling.
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Things I Don’t Like

• Although it’s supposed to serve as step stool for kids in the bathroom, we really don’t advice this, because they base does not have a rubber support, and as such, when placed on tile, it has the tendency of slipping.

KidsKit 3 in 1 Potty Training Seat For Boys and Girls

This item is pretty similar to the primo 4 in 1 potty training seat, the only difference being the design and the quality of materials used.

It basically has all the features of the primo potty seat, joined with a ladder. The ladder makes it more elegant than Primo. In comparison with the mommy’s helper reviewed earlier, this item is far better off, because it can be used separately as a potty chair, and also as a seat reducer.

Things I Like

• Elegant design with stylish color.
• Easy to clean after use
• Sturdy grip of ladder to the floor, preventing fall.

Things I Don’t Like

• It’s not very easy to detach the ladder and seat reducer from toilet seat. This might be a little bit laborious every now and then.

Arm and Hammer Secure Comfort Potty Seat

This removable potty seat can be fitted on the existing toilet seat.  Attaching this potty seat securely for your toddler is very easy, as you just have to place it on the toilet seat and it sets in place.  This potty seat comes fitted with a snap-in deodorizing disc which uses baking soda to deodorize.   You can easily clean this potty seat as there is no collecting bowl in this model.  All the waste goes straight into the toilet; you just flush.  This model is appropriate for standard toilet seats and is designed to accommodate both Genders. The contours of this seat are designed to effectively hold the child in place while on the seat.  Easy grip handles are provided for stability and non-slip edges keep the seat from moving while in use.  Arm and Hammer Secure Comfort Potty Seat is currently available at price of $13.49.

Things I Like

• Available in assorted colors
• Manufactured using high grade polypropylene
• Snap in deodorizing disc lasts for ninety days
• User friendly design
• Built in deflector, backrest and feet for easy storage

Things I Don’t Like

• Not fully compatible with elongated seats

The Arm and Hammer Secure Comfort Potty Seat is quite appropriate for toddlers of either gender.  The front piece is specially designed for  boys so  urine goes into the toilet seat rather than all over the floor.

Summer Infant Lil’ Loo Potty

This unisex, standalone potty seat is suitable for potty training your child.  This seat is designed to fit in with the existing décor of your bathroom.  The removable bowl fitted in the potty is removable and quick and easy to clean. The high back of this potty trainer is designed to provide extra comfort for the lower back and to your child stable while using it.  Summer Infant Lil’ Loo Potty, White and Teal measures 14.5 x 14 x 12 inches and is suitable for children weighing up to 33 Lbs.  This potty training set is currently available for $9.99.

Things I Like

• Easy to clean removable pot
• High back design for extra comfort and stability
• Splash guard at the front for boys to avoid accidental urine spray
• Manufactured in United States of America
• Available in different colors

Things I Don’t Like

• Cannot be used with pre-existing standard toilet seats

The Summer Infant Lil’ Loo Potty is comparatively higher and wider at the seat as compared to other models of the same category, which makes it quite perfect for the bigger toddlers who weigh up to 33 lbs.

The First Years Soft Grip Trainer Seat

This trainer seat is designed for ease of potty training and can be used with your existing round or elongated standard toilet seat.  You do not have to snap this seat on your toilet seat as it comes with small parts that prevent it from sliding if your child is a squirmer.  The built-in pee-guard safeguards your surroundings from accidental sprays.  The widely spaced handles and small hole of this seat allows even the small sized children to use this toilet seat without any danger of slipping in.  The First Years Soft Grip Trainer Seat, Blue is currently available for $10.80.

Things I Like

• Available in two colors
• One piece trainer seat compatible with all types of standard toilet seats
• Pee-Shield for avoiding accidental mess
• Easy to install and clean

Things I Don’t Like

• Not spray proof
• and Ridges in splash guard are a bit difficult to clean

It is quite easy to keep things simple with the Soft Grip Trainer Seat as it is designed for an easy potty training experience for your child with the required comfort and security.

Fisher-Price Potty Training, Learn-to-Flush

This certified frustration-free standalone  potty trainer can be used as either a fixed bowl potty seat or as a potty trainer on your existing toilet seat.  This Fisher-Price product is designed to be more deluxe as compared to their other existing potty training models.  The standalone feature of this potty trainer is the flushing action.  This action includes lighting up of the water tank and is accompanied with a water flushing sound and a cheery yay to reward success and build confidence.  The removable potty ring can be used separately on the existing toilet seat, which helps children move from trainer potty set to the real one.   Fisher-Price Potty Training, Learn-to-Flush is currently available for $26.98.

Things I Like

• Combines toilet training with fun rewards, thus providing encouragement and rewards success
• Easy to use
• Pretend water twirls to provide realistic touch
• Removable potty ring to be used on standard toilet seats

Things I Don’t Like

• Potty trainer must be completely dry or else it will keep singing, which can be disturbing

This potty trainer is quite a good purchase as it can be used to gradually move your kid from standalone potty trainer to the standard one.  The water twirl incorporated in this design allows familiarizes toddlers with the flushing operation present in the actual ones.

OXO Tot Sit Right Potty Seat with Stand Right Base

This potty seat is a perfectly designed as the size of the hole is perfect for the small bottom of a toddler and its nonslip edges keep it stable, even when used on different types of toilet seats.  The soft side handles provided with this potty seat help kids to stabilize and position themselves in a comfortable position.  The angle provided in the front of this seat prevents unwanted mess, especially in the case of a male user.  The extra side shield provides relief from splattering, while the smooth outer surface makes cleaning of this product quite easy.  The flat base of this potty trainer allows convenient storage as you can store it in an upright position anywhere you like.

Things I Like

• Unisex design
• Compatible with any type of standard round toilet seat
• Small sized to fit kid’s bottom
• Sturdy
• Easy to clean
• Easy to store

Things I Don’t Like

• Not compatible with some elongated toilet seats

OXO Tot Sit Right Potty Seat with Stand Right Base is made of  smooth one-piece plastic, which makes cleaning easy.  The simple design and color of this potty seat  blends easily with any bathroom décor, making you happy,

Mickey Mouse Soft Potty Seat With Handles

This potty seat is quite irresistible for kids due to the presence of their favorite cartoon character, Mickey Mouse.  In addition to the aesthetic sense related with this potty seat, it is quite easy to use as you just have to place it on the toilet seat.  You can easily clean this potty seat as there is no collecting bowl used in this model.  All the waste goes straight into the toilet and you can just flush it afterward.  This model is appropriate for standard toilet seats and is designed to accommodate both genders.  The contours of this seat are designed to effectively hold the child in place while on the seat.  Easy grip handles are provided for stability and non-slipping edges keep the seat from moving while in use.  Mickey Mouse Soft Potty Seat with handles is currently available at price of $12.00.

Things I Like

• Appealing cartoon character design
• Compatible with all standard oval toilet seats
• Soft and gentle for comfort
• Easy to use and clean

Things I Don’t Like

• Tends to shift around when in use

With the Mickey Mouse cartoon character imprinted on it, this soft potty seat with handles is quite irresistible to kids as well as parents.

Babyjorn Toilet Trainer

This baby toilet seat is designed to be easy to use.  The ergonomic design of this seat helps the user maintain comfortable posture as it does not have any sharp edges or ridges.  The contoured curve on the backside of the seat helps toddlers get on and off without too much effort.  The opening of this seat is sized accurately in order to help the toddler wipe without being too big to allow the child to slip through it. The adjustable dial makes this seat compatible with all types of toilet seats.  The lower side of trainer comes with a soft rubber edge and adjustable wings to secure it properly on the toilet seat.  You can easily wash this seat with hot water and the handle provided on the back side allows easy storage.  The Babybjorn Toilet Trainer, White/Black is currently available for $27.99.

Things I Like

• Manufactured using high grade plastic
• Ergonomic design for comfortable and secure sitting
• Easy to install and use
• Inward slopping splashguard to avoid accidental mess
• Easy to store when not in use

Things I Don’t Like

• Priced high compared to similar products

Toddlers need to feel comfortable using the toilet. The Babybjorn Toilet Trainer is designed to do exactly that.

PRIMO Folding Potty with Handles

This foldable potty seat is quite perfect if you have to frequently travel with your kid.  By using this folding potty, you can ensure the safety of your kid even while using the public toilet as this seat does not allow any direct contact between the toilet seat and your kid’s bottom.

The built-in handles provide the user with an option of secure and comfortable sitting.  The rubber pads under the seat fix it securely to the toilet seat and extended overhangs provide the required stability.  The four hinges are designed to avoid accidental pinching of the skin.  Due to its foldable design, this potty seat is very easy to store when not in use.  You can even carry it in your travel bag.  PRIMO Folding Potty with Handles, White granite is currently available for $8.70.

Things I Like

• Very compact foldable design for ease of carrying
• Easy to install and use
• Provides security from unwanted infections while using public toilet
• Specially designed hinges to prevent pinching
• Suitable for children aged two and above
• Easy to clean

Things I Don’t Like

• Does not fit well with the elongated toilet seats.

As there are not many foldable potty seat models on the market, anyone looking for a portable and easy to carry potty seat for their little one can definitely opt for this one.

Accessories You May Need

I love the fact that this type of toilet seat starts kids off right away using the “big boy (or girl) potty” instead of having to then transition them to it later on. But toilets are tall for kids. So you may need a way for them to get up.

Try the Bumbo Step Stool (comes in black, blue or pink). Looks like the foot of an elephant and it’s really cute. They won’t slip and they can use it for the potty or to reach the sink to brush their teeth.

Hope these ideas helped! These are all bestselling products with good reviews. May your potty training days be short and successful.

Best Potty Training Seat Buyers Guide

Potty training your toddler can be a bit confusing due to a lack of information regarding the perfect age of the child to start this exercise or whether your child is ready for it. Most kids between the ages of 18 to 24 months are ready to be initiated, but it also depends upon the individual child. The gender of the child is also a major factor as boys tend to require a longer period of time compared to girls. You should start potty training when your toddler starts showing signs of readiness. These signs may include:

• Interest in using toilet seat by copying other members of the family
• Stopping all activities for a period of time when feeling an urge
• Clutching the diaper or showing signs of distress due to a soiled or wet diaper

While opting for potty training, the one of the most important things is selecting the best potty training seat for your kid. Usually there are two types of potty training seats which are standalone potty seats with removable bowls or small sized seats which can be fixed on the existing toilet seat. In this article we will go through some of the highly reviewed potty seats to help you potty train your little one.