Does this Potette Require bags to use!? Is it basically just a hole?
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It depends on where you are going to use it. You could technically use your own plastic shopping bags, but I would double up in case there are tiny holes. The bags that you buy with it have an absorbent pad at the bottom and fit really well on the seat/chair. You don't need bags if you are using it as a ring on a standard toilet.
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It is like a regular potty seat that you put over your toilet when your child is potty training. Then you can also take it into your car and set it up so that your child can sit on it (the seat rests on the handles so it's off the ground) and then you put a plastic bag under it so when your child is done, you can just throw bag away. It's pretty good because you can use it two ways...on the toilet or in your car/camping/outside!
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There is an accessory called "Potette at Home" that is a reusable silicone insert that you can wash like a regular plastic potty, except it's squishy and you could pack that too if you're going to be in hotels or at a house.
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Yes, it requires bags. I bought 30 for $12, thinking after I ran out of them I'd use regular grocery store bags. But so far I haven't run out of the liners that I bought. They fit so nicely. I actually think I'll buy the liners again once I run out, since we don't go through them very quickly.
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It does require bags which are the best part because the have diaper like inserts in the bottom of the bags so no splashy mess when removing the bag . I bought them here on Amazon for a decent price as well.
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It is a hole and you will need to use bags with it. I actually used plastic grocery bags a couple times :) the bags attach around the potty.
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It is just a "hole" with legs I guess is a good way to describe it. If you use it out doors you could get away with not using a bag for peeing. I primarily use it in the car (so bags are mandatory) or when we travel (hotels, public restrooms, visit with friends/family without children) so our daughter doesn't fall in or put her hands on nasty toilets to anchor herself.
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We only use this on the go for emergencies and yes you need the bags. This toilet is such a lifesaver time and time again!
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No, it is a single piece, no seams. Being stainless it is easy to clean as well, I never use bags.
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It has holes for stakes to go in but I never used them. You might need to use string and stakes
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Not really. You need the little round valve on the bag so the unit can make a seal and remove the air. It is possible to use the zipper bags buts its difficult and doesn't seal properly.
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No drain hole. That was the only thing that was inconvenient about it. At the end of the day we just bailed it out like a leaky boat and then when it was empty enough a couple of us picked it up and took it over to the lawn to dump it. Otherwise it is really great. :)
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Yes, very much so. I didn't much care for it and bought one that doesn't need bags.
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My daughter in law says that it is velcroed into the bag and can be removed. I remember when we unpacked it that the pump part was boxed up. I think the bag has a place for the plug to go through so it can be plugged in without removing it from the bag, and all of the tubing and things are easily stored in the bag, so she has been using the pump in the bag.
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No, But I only use a bag in the trash side. It comes with a few bags for each side but after they were gone I just used the ones I had. Hope this helps!
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Most pots have holes in the bottom and require a saucer underneath to capture water runoff...this type has no holes, but has an inner chamber that stores the excess water for later absorption. :)
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Seems they have made a change to this product. I just received mine last week, and it has no holes in the bottom. In fact, there is text stamped into the bottom of the pot (with arrows pointing to small circles) that says "drill out for drainage if required". Therefore, the current product offering does not require a saucer to catch drainage.
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No. I don't believe it is designed to use bags, there are no hooks. I just rinse it with a garden hose after each use.
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Sorry, Havent' done this yet, But its a structured bag I can see it being easy to remove 1) lay on its side, 2)tap the root ball, 3) out it should come. My roots have not infiltrated the fabric.
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It doesn't have holes, but doesn't need them.We have assembled, but not yet filled with dirt the one that we bought.The bottom is constructed from several wood boards, and there is space between themWe might need to use landscape fabric to hold the soil in the planter.
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There is one hole with a plug included. I drilled an additional 3 holes because I filled planter with dirt instead of setting pots into the bed. One hole did not seem enough. I put a liner (like you use to prevent weeds from sprouting thru bark mulch) in the bed to prevent soil from clogging holes. Planting a are doing well.
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The only thing you need to do is fill the bottom with water or sand, your choice. I use sand because it's more dense. Nothing is needed inside the bag itself once you put it together.
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It is like a regular vacuum bag. It works great but not needed. I use them so I don't have to clean the inside just take the bag out when it's full.
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Hi.. It depends. There are no holes in the bottom of the pot. There are spots where you can drill them out, which I did for water drainage. Of course once I drilled the holes I did need a drip pan. If you leave it as is, (no holes) you won't need one.