Before you say goodbye to diapers forever, equip your little one with a solid potty chair or seat for the journey ahead. Some kids may begin potty training as early as 18 months, but readiness is critical for a successful journey. Whether you prefer a stand-alone potty, a toilet insert, or a combination of both, we put 22 of them through multiple tests to find the best potty chairs and seats for your child.

We took time setting up the potty chairs following the manufacturer’s directions. While testing each potty training chair, we paid attention to the potty chair/seat size, describing whether it took up too much space or was small enough to fit in a corner. While some potty chairs and seats didn’t take up much space, others had to be placed against a wall when not in use, like the Skyroku Potty Training Seat. OFF BABY B'GOSH: Savings based on MSRP. Select styles. Prices as marked. Excludes clearance, Sneak Peek and LITTLE PLANET®.While many of us would prefer to minimize our baby gear, a toddler potty seat or chair is a very worthwhile investment. One accidental tumble into the toilet may be all it takes to scare your toddler away from the porcelain throne for a while. (And who can blame them?!) This kind of seat is much easier when it comes to clean-up. As opposed to potty chairs, which have a bowl that needs to be dumped and wiped out, you can flush away waste.

Since it doesn't have any extras like a step ladder or handle bars on the side for stability, it's important to always have an adult there when your child is using this seat. Unless you also get a step stool, they'll definitely need help getting up and down from the potty and may want you to offer support to make sure they do not fall off the toilet. our tester said. We think this seat is best for larger potty users who aren't quite ready for the standard toilet seat. Easily clean the surface with a household cleaner or antibacterial wash. You can detach the legs for hassle-free, hygienic sanitation. We like that the removable bowl makes for easy cleaning, and the contoured design of the bowl prevents any dirt or other germs from hiding in unwanted places. Once you’ve washed it with soap and water, liquid simply pours out of the side spout for mess-free cleaning. Not only is this a versatile potty chair by its own design, but we also think it's versatile for both potty training beginners and advanced kiddos. For a budget-friendly potty that doesn’t sacrifice functionality and convenience, the Skip Hop Multi-Stage Potty Seat is an ideal choice. Throughout testing, we like how Its low-profile design allows little ones to sit unassisted without tipping over. The small, lightweight potty chair is great for travel or as a space-saving option at home, mainly thanks to the nesting design for ultimate portability.Our editors and their kiddos tested 22 potty chairs and seats in the comfort of their home, assessing each on several attributes, such as stability, ease of cleaning, design, and overall value. We also consulted with Arthur Lavin, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio, for guidance on toilet training for both kiddos and parents/caregivers. EASY-CLEAN BOWL: The potty bowl is easily removed for cleaning and securing liners for fast, easy cleanup Due to its larger size, it's slightly more expensive than our best overall (also from BabyBjörn), but isn't near the top of the price range for these products. UP TO 50% OFF: Savings based on MSRP. Select styles. Prices as marked. Excludes clearance, Sneak Peek and LITTLE PLANET®.