Raised toilet and potty seat buying guide

Designed to increase the height of standard toilets, raised seats are particularly useful for elderly people or those with reduced mobility. They help to provide easier access to the toilet and increase user comfort. In turn, this offers greater independence and safety when using the toilet.

Stability

In order to ensure user safety, go for a model fitted with mounting brackets.

Material

The two main materials used to make raised toilet seats are polyester and polypropylene. These are lightweight and smooth materials that allow for efficient disinfecting for optimal hygiene.

Comfort

For a cosier seat, choose a model fitted with soft and comfortable padding.

Height

Some raised toilet seats are height-adjustable to adapt to the needs of the user.

Potty seats are used to reduce the diameter of the toilet seat to help young children to feel safe on the toilet and aid them in their toilet training. In turn, this helps them to be more independent. In order to ensure user comfort, your potty seat should feature certain characteristics:

• Stability, by means of a system designed to clip or fix the accessory to the toilet pan;

• Ergonomic design, e.g. the use of handles;

• Comfort, e.g. a model with soft and flexible padding;

• Easy maintenance, smooth surface to avoid bacteria build-up;

• Accessories, some models can feature a frame with steps to help children use the toilet unaided.

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