The idea behind this potty seat is very simple. The compact seat has two legs that flip out from the sides to create a little free-standing potty. Then, you place a plastic liner in the center that stretches over the sides and hooks around the legs.

In the center of each liner is an absorbent pad that soaks up liquid.

At first, this just struck me as weird – like scooping up after a dog with a plastic shopping bag. That was until…

…My 2 year old urgently needed to go potty when we were at the playground. There is no bathroom there, and she wouldn’t have made it all the way home without an accident.

Potette 2-in-1 On the Go Potty to the rescue. I broke out the potty seat, set it on the ground, and she was back to playing in under one minute.

After my toddler finished going tinkle, I popped out the liner bag, tied it, and tossed it into the nearest trash can.

We used the Potette 3 times that day and other moms at the playground all wanted to know where I got it.

Here Is The GENIUS Part

The Potette would be a winner with just the benefit of creating an on-the-go potty wherever you need one. But, they went one step further.

The legs of the Potette 2-in-1 On the Go Potty will flip out to the sides like wings and turns it into a potty seat for use on top of a full size toilet seat.

This one single seat gives you the benefits of both an on-the-go potty that works anywhere and also a traditional potty trainer seat.

The Potette was extremely helpful during our holiday travels. We carried one potty seat and always had a potty option for our 2 year old daughter.

To be fair, the Potette 2-in-1 On the Go Potty isn’t perfect. It can take a little effort to get the legs to snap into position. But, the simplicity of the whole thing keeps it small and light.

The Potette
also sits pretty low to the ground when used as a portable potty. Not a huge issue, but some kids may not like it (no problem for my daughter.)

If you have ever found yourself desperately looking for a bathroom while your toddler dances around shouting, “I need to go potty”, then give the Potette 2-in-1 On the Go Potty a look.

It’s perfect for people who like to camp, travel on long car trips, or just spend lots of time outdoors.

Getting up on the toilet might be a problem, so invest in a stool that they can use to step up on. Stools can also help kids to be able to push with their legs when having a bowel movement.

As with regular potty chairs, there are also adapter seats that come built in with step-stools in the style of a folding ladder. If this works for your child, by all means, take advantage of this technology!

Adapters are lightweight and portable and have the additional advantage of direct flushing, so there is no extra cleanup necessary. However, adapter seats can be a nuisance for the rest of the family if there is only one bathroom and the adapter is in the way and must constantly be removed and replaced in innovative ways. Some styles have tried to overcome that complaint.

Many of these seats come with vinyl straps implying that a child is left alone on the seat and needs extra safety protection. In the early stages of training, a child should not be left alone. No child should be strapped in place and then left!

That is likely to feel like punishment to a child. Stay with your child. If you haven’t gotten the desired results within three to five minutes, you aren’t going to. As children take on the responsibility of using the toilet with an adapter, they will be on and off by themselves in no time, and the strap is unnecessary.

You may wish to consider buying an inflatable or folding adapter seat for use when traveling or shopping, regardless of the method you opt for at home.

Using an insert type potty chair can make cleanup a lot easier, since all you need do is flush the toilet and perhaps wipe off the seat. Many parents also like the fact that these inserts are portable and easily moved from place to place. One of the big drawbacks, however, is that many children are fearful of the toilet insert at first. On the plus side, these inserts are generally quite inexpensive, so it may be worth a try.

Some parents wonder why they need all of these separate devices to ultimately teach their child to actually just go on the big toilet. They may be right. Potty chairs and adapter seats give the child a sense of safety. For a little one, the adult world seems very, very big, and that can scare them.

However, you may have a child like little Conner who refused both potty chairs and adapter seats. How do you teach your child to use the big potty?

This, however, isn’t written in stone, and many people go about this process in different ways. Having a potty chair readily available is a great tool when teaching your child about toilet habits. It’s something that is all their and no one else’s which gives them ownership in their young life.

Believe it or not, there are all sorts of different options when choosing a potty chair. And getting the right one can make all the difference in success during potty training.

Proponents of the potty chair say it allows a child to be more independent, since a parent doesn’t need to lift the child to the toilet. It also allows a child to place his or her feet squarely on the floor when bearing down while pooping, and the child can also use the support of the chair’s arms.
As we’ve said, because a potty chair is obviously the child’s own, he or she will take pride in possessing it. Choosing the right potty chair should begin as soon as your child shows an interest in using the potty. Involve him or her in the process of picking out their own chair.

If you have a potty in the bathroom, you and your child can go to the toilet at the same time. For some adults, this is a frightening thought as their privacy means the world to them, but it can make all the difference during the training process.

One disadvantage is that a boy will not be able to pee standing up -it will be too difficult, and there will be too much splashing. Another consideration is that it needs to be cleaned out by you or the child. In the beginning, cleaning out the pot will be fun. With experience, it loses its appeal for a child — and probably for you, too.

If the thought of using a potty chair appeals to you, you should get one before you start training, so it becomes a familiar piece of equipment for your child. In fact, you may even let your child shop for the chair with you. You can narrow the choice down to two or three styles, and let you child choose from among those. This can make the child all the more anxious to try it.

Personalizing a potty chair will also make it more unique and interesting. You can do this by adding a few stickers or decal of your child’s choosing. Or, you could also use press-type letters and spell out your child’s name.

Let your child know that it’s okay — for now — to sit on the potty with clothes on to get used to it, but when he or she is ready, it will be used like “Mommy and Daddy use the toilet.” Avoid using the seat at other times so as not to confuse the issue.

If you opt for a potty chair, you will probably choose a miniature version of an adult toilet, a molded one-piece style chair a child straddles, or a plastic molded stool-type chair. Many potty chairs today convert to adult toilet seat adapters as well.

Before purchasing a potty chair, check to see how the pot is removed. If the pot is hard to get out or has to be tipped, don’t buy it.

If you want a urine deflector, look for a removable one to be made of flexible plastic. Potties with deflectors seem to be easier to find than those without them, but if your child is hurt by one when trying to seat himself, he may refuse to use the seat.

Buy a floor model that won’t slide around and is stable.

Consider buying more than one potty chair, especially if you have more than one bathroom or a two-story house. The extra one can always be used for car travel or left at Grandma’s.

Be aware that if you get a potty chair with a tray, lifting it up will be one more step your child will have to master.

Look into the possibility of buying an adult camping portable potty for a child who’s larger than other toddlers.

Believe it or not, there are some amazing “special” potty chairs that can make going to the bathroom a fun and interesting experience for your child. A friend of mine bought a race car potty for her grandson that made racing noises when he peed or pooped in it.

There are potty chairs that play music, too, when the child goes. Some potties have shapes in the bottom of the pot that change colors when the child pees. One product on the market right now comes complete with a handle for flushing and makes the sound that the big toilet makes when it is flushed.

When considering this type of potty chair, keep in mind that eventually, all of the bells and whistles can tend to get old quickly. This is especially evident when you find your child thinks it’s fun to pour water in it just so they can hear the fun sounds.

Expect to spend anywhere from $12 to $100 on a potty seat. The cheapest ones you will find are plain, white types that don’t have any optional features, but they do get the job done. The high priced potty chair is usually made of wood, and can even look like a replica from the Victorian age!

Whatever type of potty chair you choose, make sure your child likes it. I think one of the reasons Conner disliked sitting on his potty chair was because it didn’t hold any interest for him. It was just a generic style chair with a lift able lid and removable bowl. I wonder how much easier our experience with him would have been if we would have invested in an Elmo potty chair!

When you buy a potty chair, you should really have one for every bathroom in your home. Some people even go so far as to have a chair in every room of the house. While we think this is a bit of overkill, if you’re having trouble, this could actually be a great tool.

We definitely advocate having your child with you when you are picking out a potty chair. Once you get it home, introduce it in a casual way. It’s alright if your child wants to play with it a little bit. Show your child how it works and talk to him or her about how they are supposed to use it.

Make a big deal about the fact that your child has something of their own that they can use and should use! You may want to try putting the potty in a room where they play often – even in the kitchen where you can supervise.

Encourage use of the potty chair by putting a chart up on the refrigerator. Explain to your child that each time they use the potty chair, they will get a sticker. This will be an incentive for using the chair. Kids love earning rewards, but we’ll get to that in a later chapter!

Potty chairs aren’t your only option during potty training.