Step Stools for potty training
Stools are the thing that’s also overlooked by clients on my supply lists, and as soon as we begin we are all reminded just how helpful a good stool is.
Nothing breaks my heart more than a child wanting to do it all themselves, and then can’t because the environment doesn’t permit. A good stool not only inspires independent big potty use and hand washing, but also fosters feelings of self efficacy— essential for esteem and confidence building. Maybe I’m reading too much into a step— potty training products in general are really easy to become swept up in, however this is also a tool a family can utilize for years.
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Most of these stools are wooden, which can oftentimes be more expensive than their plastic counterparts.
In my opinion, wooden stools are overall more aesthetic, meaning the consumer is more likely to keep them around longer, thus reducing waste.
The stools below are stools I would choose to have and use within my home, with heights and features I could find usage for in the years to come.
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All of the wooden options below feature some sort of handle or hand hold.
I find these to be so useful. Kids feel unstable clamoring onto the potty in the beginning— handles offer security. When a child feels secure, they are more likely to use/try it again— independently.
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Link to buy: Portable Folding Step Stool
Price at Publishing: $26.99
Features:
Solid Construction: To provide long-lasting strength and use, this folding stool is made using lightweight yet durable plastic construction that supports up to 300 pounds.
Easy to Carry & Save space: The collapsible design folds down exposing a durable handle, while also making it easy to store in any tight space when not in use.
Safe Rounded Corners: The rounded corner creates a soft edge that can prevent injury.
Multifunctional use: Our child step stool can provide extra height to help toddler, train them to go to the toilet, brush their teeth, and wash their hands by themselves. Also particularly suitable for bathroom, kitchen, office, garden, camping, fishing, outdoor and more
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Link to Buy: StrongTek wooden 2 step stool
Price at Publishing: $41.95
Our 2 step stool is crafted with premium-grade Lauan hard wood plywood, and strong enough for all purpose usages. We use anti-slip and water-resistant material for the surface of each layer and also add four anti-slip feet. It is convenient and portable with the easy-grab handle and the 350lbs weight capacity make it safe for adults to step on as well.
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Link to Buy: Convertible Step Stool
Price at Publishing: $87
Whether they want to sit, stand or reach a bookshelf, our convertible step stool is here to help. The footrest flips up to become a backrest for leaning back and handle for stability while standing, while a shelf below offers space-saving storage. Cutout handles make it easy to move wherever it’s needed.
DETAILS THAT MATTER
Made of solid wood, MDF and plywood.
Finished in Pottery Barn Kids exclusive oil-based Simply White.
All sides finished.
Seat back can be folded down, you can see the photo above.
Stool has EVA pads on bottom to protect flooring.
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Link to Buy: All Circles Two Step
Price at Publishing: $127.20
Help your little ones get up to where the action is with the All Circles Step Stools. Whether the stools are in the kitchen, the bathroom, the playroom, or moving around the house, they are sure to be beneficial to your child’s development and help ignite of their interests.
About All Circles: All Circles started by a group of dads, who looked for available ways to develop our children and design something beautiful for our homes. All Circles creates natural play furniture designed to enhance your home and spark imagination in your child. Since our founding, we’ve built our company on designing and manufacturing wooden climbers, slides, and furniture for your children and your home. We believe that well designed, simple and beautiful play features can encourage creativity, learning and imagination in the lives of our children. For your children because we believe open ended play can encourage creativity and imagination essential for development.
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LInk to Buy: Pop Pop's Children's Furniture: Kids Maple Step Stool
Price at Publishing: $135.00
Description
Children's Maple two-step stool with handles! Age range: 18months-8years. 100lb weight limit. Please allow for natural variation in the wood grain patterns and color of these items. Parental supervision is recommended during use. Please note that monogrammed items can take up to 7 business days to ship out and are final sale. Please also note the last picture is to display what the monogram will look like.
About Pop-Pop's Children's Furniture: Based in Ashland, Oregon, Pop-Pop's is a father & daughter business. Kate, a mother of three young children, discovered that finding locally hand-made wooden children’s furniture was a challenge. Her father, David, has over 40 years of experience hand-making wooden furniture. They decided to join forces to create a source for beautiful, high-quality, hand-crafted children’s furniture in Southern Oregon. David’s grandchildren call him "Pop-Pop", and hence Pop-Pop’s Children’s Furniture Company was born.
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Link to Buy: StepUp Stool Natural
Price at Publishing: $79.99
Description
The Little Partners® StepUp Step Stool helps children with independent tasks. It is sturdy and perfectly sized for a child's use in the bedroom, bath, closet and kitchen or anywhere a child needs a "step up". A two-position step helps making those hard to reach places even easier. Carrying it from room-to-room is easy with the built-in handle. Though built for a child, it is sturdy enough to support up to 200 pounds! Optional non-slip treads are available if needed. Little Partners® Step Up Stool is a 3-position adjustable height step stool that helps give little ones a boost to help promote their independence. Room-to-room movement is easy with integrated carry handle. Solid wood construction for long lasting stability you can count on after years of use. Sleek and beautiful finish fits seamlessly in any decor. Perfect for the bathroom, kitchen, or nursery. Smaller footprint is great for small spaces. Assists parents or caregivers with putting child in and out of crib.
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Link to Buy: KidKraft Two Step Stool
Price at Publishing: $59.99
The KidKraft Wooden Two Step Stool brings kids two steps closer to independence. Sturdy wood construction makes this ideal for kids who like to do things on their own. It can be used to climb up to reach books or toys on a shelf, or it can used as an extra seat. The rounded open handles on the sides allow little hands to easily pick up and carry from place to place. Parents will love the handsome, easy-clean finish.
My Pick: Pop Pop’s Kids Maple Stool
The height and handle placement of this stool would make this my pick.
The handle are in just the right spot for toddlers to grab while they are stepping up to the potty, sitting on the potty, and to grab as they come down from the potty.
Also Great: StrongTek Wooden Two Step
The StrongTek Wooden two step is also great due to it’s handles on the top, and the added grip on the steps.
Ultimately, stools are stools. This one will work. it can easily be stored when not in use. My only reservation are the lack of handles, meaning less stability. If you are potty training an older child or one who demonstrates physical prowess, this would not be an issue- you can teach them to hold onto the sides of the toilet bowl when they climb up.