Nothing can be more challenging for moms and dads than to raise a child. Caring for your child starts at infancy, up to the moment that they leave the “nest” to build their own lives. A particularly challenging period during childhood is toilet training. Most children have grown accustomed to the convenience of “answering the call of nature” on their diapers, so that using a toilet can prove to be a bewildering and even frightening experience.
Some parents are unnerved when their kids run shrieking out of the bathroom at the mere sound of the toilet flushing. However, your child cannot wear diapers forever. They need to be trained how to use the toilet without imposing too much pressure and stress on them.
A critical decision that you must make is whether you need to train the child to sit on the toilet seat or use a baby potty chair. While many parents say that it is best to train the child to use the toilet seat right from the start, primarily because it easier to clean, toilet bowls are too high for the child to reach.
If your kid needs to use the toilet, he or she will have difficulty in climbing up the toilet seat, which could lead to spills and even accidents. In fact, some kids have gotten hurt when they slip right into the bowl. It is for these reasons that it is best to use a baby potty chair when the child is still very small.
There are certain things that you need to consider when buying a baby potty chair. First and foremost among them is comfort. It should be the right height and seat size so that it will be easy for your child to sit on it. Another consideration is your toilet floor.
Slippery toilet floors can have both your child and the potty chair slipping on it. Better buy a potty chair with a rubber grip at the base to prevent slippage. One important consideration is convenience of cleaning. Buy a potty chair that does not have any fancy curves or cracks that will make it difficult to clean. The best potty chair comes with a smooth bowl which is very easy to clean.
Last but not least, if you own a large house with more than one bathroom, make sure that you have a baby potty chair in each of these toilets in case your child needs to go.
