wouldnt just a regular stool work the same? Does this work for kids? My 7 y/o has potty issues and hemorrhoids already and this sounds like it might
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I would think a regular stool would work the same if it's the same height as this one. The benefit to the squatty is you can slide it back against the toilet out of the way when not in use. I would think it would work for kids as well as adults, because we have the same anatomy.
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Hi friend. A regular stool might work, as long as it was wide enough. That's been the problem with most stools -- we never knew that the feet had to be wide enough apart to let the torso rest in between, which appears to be about 14 inches. Then lean the body forward about 35%, till your stomach is light touching your thighs. You'll find yourself in a natural squat position.
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Laura I believe any set up you can rig will work as the whole idea is to have you or your kids in the squatting position. Just imagine if you were squatting in the woods. I have a 9 inch tall stool I put my feet on and it works perfectly for me. As far as fitting under the toilet for storage is concerned, the little stool I have just folds flat and I stand it up between the wall and the toilet when not in use. Good luck!
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The wrap around shape of the Squatty Potty positions your feet on the sides of the toilet, which allows your business to fall where it should. It is perfect for those of us with hemorrhoids or other gravity issues. The weight of your body shifts onto your feet and off of those delicate tissues. Stronger muscles then hold your body weight, allowing you to relax and go. I still think it's much more fun than the conventional way. A sound piece of advice came my way recently from my favorite old timer- Drink a cup of water first thing every morning. It really helps!
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yes--it works for kids. i dont know why a stool or box or something to raise legs wont work as well as this--but its true. as i have 1 in 1 bath room and every once in a great while i get stuck in the other bath room--i can tell u beyond a shadow of a doubt--a small stool or trash can doesn't work. this product is great and i regret when i cant use it. i bought this for my 97 yr old grandma who still wont use it--but im damn glad i bought it and i can tell u--its the best thing since sliced bread--it will benefit ur u,child or any 1 using it, and is well worth every penny!!
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the height might be a problem for a child or perhaps the opposite since they are likely to be more limber but yes, a very low stool or one of those plastic single step folding ladders people use in their kitchens for higher shelves would serve the same purpose
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Curiosity got the best of me, so I got my regular stool and tried it out. Absolutely not!! That's NOT at all what happens when you use the Squatty. It made my feet be too close together. When I shifted my weight onto the stool, my bum was no longer over the bowl. Or I could just sit on the bowl with my feet awkwardly off the ground - which defeats the purpose of simulating a squat.
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A stool should work. You might try that first to see if it helps. The main advantage of the SP is that it fits under the toilet when not in use. You can push it under and pull it out while sitting. It's also slanted slightly forward so it puts less pressure on the ankles than a flat stool would. I don't know about kids. I don't see how it would hurt, unless they are too small, and putting their feet up would cause their rear end to fall in, but I would probably check with the doctor first to figure out the cause of the problem.
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you can use a regular stool and we did for years even with my little 4 year old girl until we saw this and we ordered it. With the potty stool your feet are in the proper position for it to be a more natural flow and my 4 year old uses it. We absolutely love it. Plus when not in use it can fit tightly up against the toilet and out of the way.
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As one who recently purchased and installed this toilet in my home...an adult could probably sit on it just fine. It's very sturdy. But why? It's tiny and meant for little kids, not adults. With that said, I would recommend not buyin it if you need an adult to use it.
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I bought it for a 6 year old. The little stool is actually big & sturdy enough for an adult. So her little legs will definitely dangle while sitting on it. But, I was happy that it is a piece she will not grow out of!
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i used this exact one with my first son and he loved it. only thing i didnt like was that because the seat is detachable and able to use on a regular toilet, it is always coming off and kind of a pain in the butt to keep having to adjust and fix. i dont know why it says "not for boys" when there is a built in pee guard (the green cup in the boys picture) for the boys.
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My 3 yr old can use it by herself, but only with a step stool. The hump in the front prevents her from simply scooting or lifting herself onto the toilet without the step stool.
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The steps are close together, but that's not the issue. It doesn't fit properly on all toilet seats, so it's quite unsteady. My girls were afraid they were going to fall when climbing. I ended up getting rid of it, buying a step stool and a small potty seat that goes on top of the regular toilet seat. It works much better and it's cheaper.
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You would still have to use the potty seat underneath. The fabric is not strong enough to support the weight, it only acts as a barrier.
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I am not sure what a lowboy toilet is, but my toilet is not high and it works. It is a bit wobbly however. I was a little disappointed in that. My husband has only used it once and said he didn't like it because it felt unsafe. I have to agree. It works if you don't pull on it vey much. Put your weight directly over the handle bars. Would I buy it again, no. I wanted to buy one that had 4 legs like at the hospital, but bought the wrong one. My husband likes the bedside commode better.
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No not at all our daughter never had an issue with it. All it really is is a somewhat raised smooth plastic hump in the front it's not in their way or on them or anything. Our daughter is five and a half 40 pounds and 39" tall and she still uses it with no problem if we are on a road trip and she has to go on the side of the road or when she's at her grandparent's house because they only have one bathroom and she might need to go while someone is in there so it should work perfectly for your little one too. This is the best potty ever by the way!
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Yes it still works great without the toilet seat on, completely stable. We loved this potty, it's survived 2 kids and about to recurve a third beating which I'm very confident that it will live to see another. The only down side to it is that the seat comes off too easily so we added velcro strips so the little ones couldn't just take it apart any time they want to. Five stars!
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I believe it would be very cumbersome in a standard tub. I believe there are smaller stools available.
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It's pretty generic in that a standard toilet seat will work. It's worth a try.
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Yes, it would be hard for them to reach the faucet even with a stool. I don't have small children but have done enough remodeling to know that it's just too high for them to reach over. It is best for ages 8 and above.
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I have 2 and I stack them for my 2 year old. he's a little over 2 and the one stool isn't tall enough and I happen to have 2 of these in my home. it works great and is stable. he hasn't had an issue with them and he is rough.
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It may be kind of small for a child that age. My son is 6 and 49" and 59 pounds and it's a pretty perfect size for him. The stool is very small also. It is great quality but definitely for younger kids.
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Super easy... Simply sits on top of adult seat... My daughter, who is almost 2, has figured out how to do it herself. It's secure enough that she feels stable & there's no sliding or shifting. FYI: I believe our toilet seat is a bit smaller than most standard sizes. Hope this helps...
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These diapers are great for urine, possibly bowels too. They have a thin lining so you have to supplement the diaper with a pad to absorb the liquid. We have not used them for bowels yet, but I'm sure they would do ok. I get the mens Depend pads and stick them to the inside for pee problems for our 15 year old Boxer/Rot. They have the cupped shape and fit well. 2 or more diapers are good for interchanging during washing, especially if you are dealing with poo a lot. Good luck!