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Potty training toilet seat recommendations?

3 replies

Kat9876 · 28/01/2026 12:27

We are potty training 2 year old boy. He’s doing quite well. What toilet seat did you find worked best for you? We are looking at either one of the integrated family seats with a small stool or one of those ones where it’s got the stairs attached.

I have a newborn and I am 2 months post c section so one that allows him to get on a bit easier by himself (fully supervised) would be welcome.

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SleafordSods · 28/01/2026 14:13

I just used the plastic one and a step. I found being able to steam clean the plastic seat helpful.

BarnacleBeasley · 28/01/2026 14:18

We have a family seat in one of our bathrooms and it's great. Much easier to get on and my 4 year old now doesn't need a stool any more (whereas the ones you put on top obviously end up a bit higher).
My 2 year old is still a bit intimidated by the big toilet, so he just goes on his potty, but I think he'll come round to the family toilet seat first as it looks more normal and is lower to the ground.

Hoplittlesbunnieshophophop · 28/01/2026 16:30

Yes the family seats are great, no clutter, no faffing if they're in a hurry and it's less pain than having to clean out a potty every time. We have them in both of our toilets.

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