The Mayfair NextStep2 is a unique product that combines an adult-sized toilet with a tot-sized seat. They share a hinge, so switching between the two is as simple as lifting the lid. The smaller layer attaches to the cover with a magnet, and you must pull them apart to use it. We love that this offers a one-and-done take on a toddler potty; there is no need to remove or store it when not in use. In our experience, this seat is an ideal long-term solution for older kids who are still a bit nervous about the gaping hole of an adult-sized toilet. Your child will likely be using this up to 7 or 8 years of age. The slow-close lid is a nice touch that prevents the loud slam that may annoy parents and startle young children, and the smaller seat is removable when your child outgrows it. Practice makes perfect when it comes to toilet training, so what better way to do it than with this realistic training toilet that looks & feels just like an adult version. Who knew an adult-looking toilet on a mini scale could be such a must-have! Having the right equipment can make a big difference in how the potty training process goes. Just imagine approaching a toilet that is higher than your belly button, and you may be able to sympathize with how your toddler feels about grown-up toilets.

The chair allows their feet to touch the ground, which may make them feel more secure and can also be placed in convenient locations outside of the bathroom, such as play areas, as easy access is critical to success when they are getting started,” he says. However, toilet training is a big milestone in any toddler’s life, and it’s well worth the effort you are putting in. As one mom told me when I was despairing of potty training my very stubborn son, “He won’t go to college in diapers!”When shopping for a potty seat, one of the first things you’ll notice is products differentiated by seats versus chairs. There are a few important differences to keep in mind.

As a general rule of thumb, toddlers under the age of 2 or 2 1/2 often seem to prefer potty chairs, while toddlers who are 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 seem to prefer using the grown-up potty. Lastly, Kirkilas recommends looking for potty seats that have roughly the same oval or circular shape as your toilet. Is it better to potty train on a potty seat or separate potty chair? Practice makes perfect when it comes to toilet training (trust us we've been there) so what better way to do it than with this realistic training toilet that looks & feels just like an adult version. Who knew an adult-looking toilet on a mini scale could be such a must-have! In addition to making your child feel more secure, a toddler-proportioned potty can help with the ergonomics of “the go.” Having their legs at a 90-degree angle (or even slightly squatted), with feet flat on the floor or a footstool, and sitting securely will help your child move their bowels more easily.Children typically show signs of readiness, including dry diapers, an interest in the potty itself, running to a private area to poop, and predictable bowel movements, between the ages of 18 months to 36 months, according to Dr. Dylan Hes, medical director of Gramercy Pediatrics. With so many awesome features including a real life-like toilet flushing sound when you press the flush button, a lid that opens & closes and an integrated splash guard design that actually stays in place (hurrah) you'd be potty not to get your little one practicing using this. Then there are the loud flushing noises, and the sight of things just being whisked away to who-knows-where. (Does that thing swallow kids or just toilet paper? They’re not so sure yet).