Good potty for a smaller baby? - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

azureskies · 02-18-2013, 06:33 PM

Hi,

I've been trying some EC, but so far have only been successful with pee. I think part of that is because she doesn't feel comfortable on the potty.

We have a small potty, but it is the step stool one that is biodegradable from Safety First. It is quite big and I remember it was a bit of a stretch to sit on for my older daughter at 18 months.

My younger daughter definitely has trouble with it at only 10 months. Her feet dangle. And it looks uncomfortable for her thighs/knees. She doesn't like to sit there long.

A friend has something a bit more comfortable, but I'm not sure it is available on the market anymore.

Anyone have a good potty recommendation? I don't want a lot of bells and whistles. I just want a basic potty that I won't mind putting in my living room so we can work on the pooping.

Thanks!

Leiiki · 02-18-2013, 06:46 PM

Three that worked great for us:

Baby Bjorn Little Potty - best overall across ages from birth to PL and beyond. Short enough for tiny ones, but still usable by my tall 2.5yo

My Carry Potty - best portable potty before they can use a seat insert. We still keep this in the car for emergencies, and it's nice and short for tiny learners.

Pottette Plus - best portable insert (also works as a standalone potty). Most of the portable inserts are flimsy pieces of junk that will dump your kid into the bowl. This one is sturdy and easy to use.

adrianev83 · 02-18-2013, 06:57 PM

The one ikea sells is pretty small.

MtnHarmony · 02-18-2013, 07:51 PM

I would second the Baby Bjorn Little Potty. It use to be $10. I know some $ stores have sold similar knock off pottys. I haven't seen them but other EC'ers have reported other's do exist.

We used this from birth on up. In fact, I still take it camping for going potty at night in the tent, without having to go outside and freeze. It may not hold a full adult bladder but it can come close as I have used it many times, so any age "can" use it.

We never used a travel potty so I can't comment on those. We had a very old potty seat that worked but I didn't feel comfy using it until my child was older.

homebirthmom · 02-18-2013, 08:00 PM

yep ikea $4

jen_batten · 02-19-2013, 08:41 PM

Baby Bjorn little potty! They don't sell them anymore, but check around at used stores. We have two, and I'll never sell them, lol. We use one at home and keep the other in the car for potty/throw up emergencies.

~*~Sunflower~*~ · 02-20-2013, 12:12 PM

When I did EC with #4, I used Baby Bjorn little potties. I still have them, 10 years later.

JensDesigns · 02-20-2013, 07:59 PM

very helpful! I'm so excited for my little one...due in 2 months!

angilles · 02-22-2013, 02:56 PM

I have a 10month old who is tall (but more of a long torso than long legs) and she can barely sit on the ikea potty. I think the Bjorn little potties are lower than the ikea potty. But I like the ikea price!

agriculturista · 04-30-2013, 03:40 PM

Does anyone know if the baby bjorn smart potty is the same size as the little potty?

02-18-2013, 06:33 PM	#1
azureskies Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 18	Good potty for a smaller baby? Hi, I've been trying some EC, but so far have only been successful with pee. I think part of that is because she doesn't feel comfortable on the potty. We have a small potty, but it is the step stool one that is biodegradable from Safety First. It is quite big and I remember it was a bit of a stretch to sit on for my older daughter at 18 months. My younger daughter definitely has trouble with it at only 10 months. Her feet dangle. And it looks uncomfortable for her thighs/knees. She doesn't like to sit there long. A friend has something a bit more comfortable, but I'm not sure it is available on the market anymore. Anyone have a good potty recommendation? I don't want a lot of bells and whistles. I just want a basic potty that I won't mind putting in my living room so we can work on the pooping. Thanks!

02-18-2013, 06:46 PM	#2
Leiiki Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: WI Posts: 4,864 Ratings: 43 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Three that worked great for us: Baby Bjorn Little Potty - best overall across ages from birth to PL and beyond. Short enough for tiny ones, but still usable by my tall 2.5yo My Carry Potty - best portable potty before they can use a seat insert. We still keep this in the car for emergencies, and it's nice and short for tiny learners. Pottette Plus - best portable insert (also works as a standalone potty). Most of the portable inserts are flimsy pieces of junk that will dump your kid into the bowl. This one is sturdy and easy to use. __________________ Wife to my best friend , SAHM to DD1 (4/15/10) and DD2 (5/16/13) ISO/IHA

02-18-2013, 08:00 PM	#5
homebirthmom Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,021 Ratings: 273 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Good potty for a smaller baby? yep ikea $4 __________________ unassisted, homebirthin mom to 5 7 miscarriages. Had I not birthed children into the world and become a mother... I would not know true love, laughter or insanity.

02-19-2013, 08:41 PM	#6
jen_batten Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Elk Creek, MO Posts: 3,513 Ratings: 14 Feedback: 100%	Re: Good potty for a smaller baby? Baby Bjorn little potty! They don't sell them anymore, but check around at used stores. We have two, and I'll never sell them, lol. We use one at home and keep the other in the car for potty/throw up emergencies.

02-20-2013, 12:12 PM	#7
~~Sunflower~~ Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,313 Ratings: 124 Feedback: 100%	Re: Good potty for a smaller baby? When I did EC with #4, I used Baby Bjorn little potties. I still have them, 10 years later. __________________ Homeschooling mother of 6.