Multi-tasking potty chair
The only thing better than a brilliantly designed kid's product is a brilliantly designed kid's product that can vaporize your enemies and transport you to a tropical paradise is multi-functional.
Take Boon's potty bench, for example. Not only is it a sturdy, freestanding potty chair complete with storage space to hold toilet paper, wipes, and a copy of The New York Times, when cleaned and closed it can serve as a respectable step stool, capable of supporting 300 lbs.
A soft and flexible removable deflector cup means the designers understand and respect the pain nearly every boy-child has experienced during potty training, which means triple bonus points on my score card. And if all this wasn't enough, the three magical words have also been attached to this product: no assembly required.
It doesn't feel like it when you're in the midst of it, but potty-training doesn't last forever, and it's refreshing to see a product designed for use beyond this one purpose. Not only does it save money, it's also good for the environment, and keeps clutter from accumulating in the home.
The multi-purpose potty bench is $34.99 and available through Boon's website.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Gabby 3-28-2008 @ 3:21PM
So, Angie, do you actually use this potty chair in your home? I didn't buy this model, because I figure the storage space would not only hold toilet paper and wipes, but also a good amount of my son's urine, which he so enjoys spraying all over the place. Also, it looked too wide to fit under our bathroom sink, so if used as a stepstool, it would also get in the way, for adults who needed to wash their hands. Just my thoughts. If I had a daughter and a large house, I'm sure I'd think it was a super product.
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Gabby 3-28-2008 @ 3:25PM
Oops, I didn't mean to ask if you personally used it, Angie, I was referring to your children! Ack!!
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Heather 3-28-2008 @ 3:42PM
It's hard to tell just looking at the pictures, but I think the opening looks a little small for older toddlers, especially boys.
The paper slot and reading material area are cute, but not really needed.
When my older son was potty-learning we had a similar (but cheaper) seat that was also supposed to convert into a stool. You know what? By the time he was done with it, so were we. There was no way we wanted that around anymore in any form, even if the step-stool part hadn't been flimsy plastic. Maybe this one is much better, but I doubt it.
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Heather 3-28-2008 @ 3:44PM
Oh I will add that I do love the lid, but it's not a good trade-off if you have to have that tiny opening.
We have a Baby Bjorn now for my youngest, and aside from the no-lid issue, it is perfect in every way. :o)
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Kristin Ford 4-17-2008 @ 12:49PM
I recently joined the team at BabyCrazy and we have some great items for potty training in public. We have a package of 12 public potty protectors for $5.95. I used them with my son and I plan on using them with my daughter. They are extra-large and drape over the front and sides where kids hold on. They have a soft towel-like feel. The cotton fabric is coated with adhesive strips to hold it in place. They come in a resealable bag that slides right into you diaper bag. I have never used them myself but I have several people who travel alot and they purchase them for themselves as well, not a bad idea. To view them and many other items such as biodegradeable diaper sacks, changing table covers, disposable placemats, disposable bibs, and no rinse hand sanitizer visit www.iambabycrazy.com/ford and click shop online and you can view any of these items. I f you want to know more contact me coachstewiee@yahoo.com.
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