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Potty Seats
Everything You Need to Know
By Kelly Burgess
-Potty seats with handles for extra security.
-Flip-up seats that stay on the toilet.
-Seats with built-in steps.
In Dr. McVittie's opinion, as both a mom and a potty seat expert, it doesn't really matter what type of seat you choose as long as it interests your child.
"Eventually children have to make the transition to the big toilet," says Dr. McVittie. "That may be easier if they start out there with some type of adapter. But regardless of what method you choose, your child will eventually make that transition. They're not going to be going off to college with their potty chair."
A child should have some input into what type of potty chair he or she uses, but, cautions Narmin Parpia, founder of Potty Training Concepts, a parent first has to decide what works in their home and then can give a child options to find out what's right for the child.
"A parent needs to analyze how the family works, how the potty seat will work in the family bathroom and where this is going to be located," says Parpia. "From there, a parent can pick several types and give the child a choice from within that range."