best potty seat for travel

The Best Travel Potty Seats this Year (Tested)

We researched and purchased fifteen of the highest rated travel potty seats on the market. We tested them extensively based on their design quality, cleanability, portability, and usability to see which one was the best.

Tested Potties

Potty chairs vs. potty seat covers.

When researching the various portable toilet options on the market, the main types we encountered were freestanding potty chairs and potty seat covers that rest over the top of an adult-size potty. Some of the products we tested were a combination of both.

We tested all of the products using the same scale, with the knowledge that potty chairs would have a scoring advantage in some categories (such as stability), while potty seat covers would have a scoring advantage in other categories (such as portability).

We did like that potty chairs did not have to be used strictly in a bathroom like a seat cover did. However, we also liked that the potty seat covers came with sanitary storage or travel bags and were easy to travel with.

There are pros and cons to both options. When choosing the right style of potty seat for your child, you’ll want to take into account where you plan to use the seat, how portable you need it to be, and what you think your child will be the most comfortable with.

Because of the differences in these toilet styles, we picked an editor’s choice for both potty chairs and potty seat covers.

Recommended Potty Chair

Editor's Chair Choice

Our Editor’s Choice award and top pick for the best potty chair go to the OXO Tot 2-in-1 . It scored the highest in our testing process.

The OXO Tot is a combination of a travel potty chair and potty seat cover. We liked it as both styles, but especially as a freestanding potty chair. It is set up by pulling the legs outward until they snap into place in a standing position. You then slide one of their disposable bags into the opening, pulling the top over the seat and securing the flaps into small inserts on the side.

Something we loved about this seat is that the included disposable bags have absorbent pads attached to the inside. This helps catch and absorb urine and makes cleanup easier and much less messy. Once a child is done going potty, the bag can be removed from the seat and disposed of. This helps prevent messes if you have to temporarily keep the bag with you in the car or you aren’t somewhere that you can dump it out.

The only issue we had with this potty chair is that it only came with three disposable liners. You would either need to order more or use an alternative bag if you plan to use the chair frequently.

When using the OXO Tot as a potty seat cover, the legs simply extend further outward until they are parallel with the seat. The seat rests on an adult toilet seat, providing a smaller, more secure place for a smaller bottom to sit.

When resting on an adult toilet, the seat is smaller than an average potty chair seat, but the extended legs provide great security against it slipping off the toilet.

The OXO Tot is very portable and comes with a plastic drawstring bag for easy and sanitary storage at home or on the go. Once you’re done with the seat, the legs fold back into the underside and the whole thing slides into the bag. The OXO Tot is only about ten inches wide and less than eleven inches long, so it can easily slide into a backpack, cabinet, or diaper bag.

Our best travel potty chair pick, the OXO Tot, is a great choice for on-the-go families with potty training children. It provides an independent potty chair experience while also allowing kids to use the same, familiar seat when using a standard toilet or public toilet. This can be beneficial, especially when a child is first potty training. Experts say that disruptions to routine ( such as travel ) can hinder the potty-training process. Having a familiar potty to take on the go can help ease any anxiety a child may feel when out of their typical environment.

Related Reading : Best Portable Highchairs

Recommended Potty Seat Cover

Homsis travel potty seat.

Editor's Seat Choice

Our Editor’s Choice award for the best potty seat cover belongs to the Homsis Travel Potty Seat .

Seat covers like these are great for kids who are toilet training but need a seat more comfortable to their size.

Though we tested multiple seat covers, the Homsis scored the best in our testing and was by far the most stable.

The Homsis comes in a plastic bag for storage, and folds by quarters to a perfect travel size. Suction cups on the bottom of the seat help stabilize it to the toilet to avoid unwanted slipping. Note that we tested this seat on a wooden and porcelain standard toilet, and the suction cups stuck much better to the porcelain.

There are two seams for folding on each side of the seat, as well as one in the back, which could pose a risk for pinching while a child is seated. However, we felt that because of less movement from the seat due to the suction cups, there was much less risk of the seams opening and closing enough to pinch while in use.

Another benefit to this particular seat is that it includes a pry bar. This plastic bar is used to remove the suction cups from the surface of the toilet seat, making for a much easier and more sanitary removal process. This is especially beneficial if you plan to use the seat when traveling and using a public toilet if you don’t want to touch the adult toilet.

When testing this seat’s cleanability, we liked that the plastic material was very easy to clean. Some seats seemed to hold drops of liquid, but on this seat’s surface, liquid beaded up and rolled easily into the toilet.

Once folded, the Homsis measures to about 7″ tall and 6″ wide, making it very easy to store at home in a cabinet or toss into a suitcase, diaper bag, or backpack for travel.

The Homsis is a great option for families on the go or for parents wanting a stable but easily removable potty seat for their little one who is potty training or newly potty trained.

More Recommendations

Logie & gray poppy potty.

Recommended

Another potty seat cover we highly recommend is the Logie and Gray Poppy Potty .

This seat is similar in style to the OXO Tot, being a freestanding potty that uses a disposable bag to catch urine for clean and easy disposal.

This seat does not include absorbent pads in the bags, so you have to be careful of splashing, but the bags are biodegradable and overall very easy to install. The bags also slip over the top of the seat and tuck into openings on the sides of the legs. We thought the bags on the OXO Tot were a little easier to install, but these were still very effective and more came in a package.

Though the seat is only about 4 1/2″ off the ground, both our one-year-old and three-year-old test subjects seemed to be comfortable sitting on it. Once a child is done going potty, the disposable bag can be disposed of and the Poppy Potty’s legs fold inward for it to slip into a canvas storage bag.

My Carry Potty

A cute and fun travel option that we tested is the My Carry Potty .

The My Carry Potty can be ordered in a variety of cute, kid-friendly styles and looks like a small suitcase. The seat opens up to have a small potty opening that allows kids to use the restroom from anywhere. This is very helpful during potty training when your little one may not have much control and needs to go quickly.

We liked that this potty chair is cute and very discreet. When traveling with the My Carry Potty, it looks so much like a kid’s suitcase that nobody would think twice when seeing it. It’s very small when folded at about 10 1/4″ tall, 9 1/4″ wide, and 5 1/4″ deep. It can easily slide into the trunk of a car or even be used as a personal item on an airplane.

Because it sits directly on the ground, we felt that the chair was very stable. However, it is very low to the ground. The seat itself is only about 4 inches off the ground once opened up, so taller kids may have to adjust the way they are sitting to ensure they don’t make a mess when going to the bathroom.

The My Carry Potty includes a locking mechanism and a leakproof seal to keep contents trapped inside. When we tested the chair, we poured juice inside, closed it and shook the folded container around without any leaking. We wouldn’t necessarily recommend keeping the liquids inside if you do have the capability to dump it, though.

This is a seat that kids will love to pick out and use. Besides the dinosaur theme that we tested, the seat can be ordered in other animal designs like a ladybug, fox, or penguin, or also in solid colors like pink or blue.

This was the highest price option we tested a little over $30, so you will want to make sure it fits your needs and lifestyle before purchasing.

Potty seat covers and travel potty chairs, in general, are not very expensive products. The prices of the potties we tested ranged from around $10 to the mid $30 range, with an average of around $15-$20.

Standalone potty chairs tended to price a little higher than the seat covers, with the most expensive option being the My Carry Potty. We did not really think that the price point affected the quality of the products, as there were many great choices in a range of prices, giving you lots of options when it’s time to potty train.

A potty seat can make a great, budget-friendly gift option for a baby registry or baby shower.

Product Price Performance

Why you can trust us.

Our team of professionals has researched hundreds of children’s products over the past seven years. We have used much of the baby gear ourselves as parents and grandparents.

Our team extensively researched the most popular travel potty seats on the market. After purchasing the products, we read multiple buyer’s guides to find out exactly what people are looking for when shopping for a travel potty.

In addition, we read hundreds of critical customer reviews of the highchairs to learn common complaints. We based our extensive testing criteria on all of these findings.

We purchased all the products in this review at retail prices and did not receive any incentive or compensation from manufacturers. All recommendations and opinions are strictly our own.

How We Tested

Some of the most common complaints we noted when researching these potty seats are that they are unstable, difficult to clean, and too big or small.

Other common complaints were that they trapped a lot of urine or that they pinched kids’ legs when seated.

Based on this information, we geared our testing criteria toward four different categories:

Design Quality (30%) Cleanability (30%) Portability (20%) Usability (20%)

We set up each individual seat and performed a myriad of tests on them to determine the best overall chairs and seat covers.

Product Ratings, Tests and Specs

Testing categories, design quality.

In this category, we tested the design aspects of each potty. We set up each one and had a child sit on it to test its stability. We took into account if it had any stabilizing elements, such as grip pads or suction cups. A child should feel secure when using the restroom, and many critical reviews complained that kids felt like they were going to fall when using a potty seat.

We also tested the practicality of the design in this category, noting if it was too bulky to really be considered “portable,” if it had seams on the seat that could pinch a child’s legs, or if a child could easily slip their fingers under the seat and pinch them.

For example, we liked the Maliton Green Frog potty seat a lot, but the front ends could easily be pulled up and one of our test subjects did slip her fingers underneath and get pinched.

Here are the overall scores in the Design Quality category:

We were pleased with the features of many of the seat covers. Some, like the Jool Baby Foldable and the Homsis came with suction cups to secure the cover to the toilet seat. Others, like the Gimars and the Maliton came with rubber pads to help stop sliding.

The Hippypotamus included bands that slid over the seams of the seat to protect a child’s legs and bottom from getting pinched. This was a feature we wish was included on more of the seat covers.

Generally speaking, the freestanding potty chairs were more stable than the seat covers since they sit directly on the floor and are low to the ground. We did notice, though, that the chairs tended to be very low to the ground and were not always as comfortable.

We also noted whether or not potties that may hold liquid would leak. One such style of potty is the OneDone Urinal. This cute, boys-only cup includes a funnel that slows down any potential leakage. When we filled the urinal with liquid, closed it, and shook it up, a few drops leaked out, so we would recommend dumping it as soon as possible, but it does well at keeping liquid contained under normal conditions.

Cleanability

In this category, we tested each potty to see how easily it could clean when taking on inevitable messes. To keep things sanitary, we used a squirt bottle of apple juice and sprayed it on and in the seats. We tested if the chair potties were easy to empty or dispose of messes. Potties that have cracks or crevices that trap urine are more difficult to clean.

A couple of seats, like the OXO Tot, included absorbent pads in their disposable bags. We liked these better than potties with just plain bags because the absorbent pads prevented splashing and made clean-up much easier. All of the seats with any kind of bag, though, were very easy to keep clean.

Seats like the BabyBjorn Smart Potty and the Summer Infant Play had removable bowls that could be easily dumped into a toilet after use. We did find, though, that seats like these tended to have crevices where the bowl met the seat that could catch liquid and either drip or be harder to clean up.

Standard potty seat covers that simply rest on the top of an adult toilet seat were overall the easiest to keep clean since they are not collecting any waste themselves. There was also less splashing with these kinds of seats, since there was more distance between the seat and bowl than with a shorter potty chair.

Something else we took note of was whether or not a potty included a splash guard. Many critical reviews complained that they didn’t feel like their boy could easily use certain seats because of the lack of a splash guard. Many of the portable toilet seats did not include a splash guard since several of them folded into quarters and were open at the front. All of the non-folding seats did include splash guards.

We were pleased that most of the potties did wipe clean pretty easily with a damp cloth.

Portability

In this category, we tested to see if the potties could easily be used in travel.

Most of the seat covers came with some kind of storage bag. These not only helped keep them contained but also helped keep things sanitary by keeping the seat folded into a clean, confined space.

The folding potty seat covers were by far the most portable option we tested. Those particular seats fold to a quarter of their unfolded size and can easily slip into a diaper bag, backpack, or even the seat pocket of a car.

Though a portable toilet seat is certainly more travel-friendly than a freestanding chair, the chair-style potties did have decent portability. They could all easily fit in the trunk of a car for use on the go.

Even some of the non-foldable options came with carry bags for easy transport. The Logie and Gray Poppy Potty, though a freestanding potty chair, folds into a compact circle that slides into a canvas drawstring bag for travel and storage.

In the usability section, we tested how user-friendly each of the potties was. We set them all up, had children sit on them, took them down for storage, and determined their universality.

Most of the potties were pretty easy to set up and did not have very many components. The only ones that required much assembly were those that included disposable urine bags, and that setup process is generally very simple.

Here are the usability rankings for each seat:

We had child test subjects sit on each of the seats to see if they were size appropriate and comfortable. A lot of the potty chairs, like the BabyBjorn and the My Carry Potty were very low to the ground, and the test subjects, especially the three-year-old, seemed a little uncomfortable.

The seat covers did not have the issue of being too low to the ground, but if they slid around at all on the regular toilet, the children did not seem as comfortable sitting on them. We felt that the Gimars and the Kalencom when folded out slid around on the toilet the most.

We tested the disassembly of each potty, especially the seat covers, to see the process. If you had to touch the actual toilet to remove the seat cover, we docked a few points. This was a common complaint among critical reviews, as people wanted to avoid touching the toilet, especially in public restrooms. Seats like the Homsis with its pry bar scored higher in this area.

Finally, we tested the universality of each potty, both in gender usability as well as how seats fit on various types of toilets. Certain ones, like the OneDone Urinal, scored lower in this area because it cannot be used by both boys and girls. However, the OneDone can be ordered in styles suitable for girls. Our preference is potties with features like splash guards or that can easily be used on toilets of different shapes.

Travel Potty Seat Safety

We are not aware of any credible research on the safety of travel potty seats, nor are we aware of any statistics directly related to accidents or injuries while using one. We did find one seat that was recalled because of lead paint many years ago.

When testing these products, though some slipped around a bit, we did not feel that the designs of any of the potties were unsafe. All of the potty chairs were low enough to the ground to prevent danger, and even the seat covers that slipped some never felt like they would fall into or off the adult toilet.

For any seats that have included instructions, is it important that parents follow the directions when setting up the travel potties. Additionally, regardless of the safety measures taken by manufacturers, an adult should remain nearby for safety while a child is using a travel potty.

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The Best Potty-Training Seats for Quick, Mess-Free Potty Training

Our top picks make the potty training process a little more fun and a lot less messy

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Parents / Alexander Huang

Potty training a toddler can be intimidating for everyone involved, and having the proper tools on hand is necessary. Toddlers can be easily overwhelmed by the size of a regular toilet bowl, so using a potty chair or a training seat for the toilet (or a combination of both) is the best way to start transitioning them away from diapers. 

The best potty training seat is one that is sturdy, comfortable, and easy enough that your toddler can adjust to using it on their own. It should also be simple for you to clean, since you’ll likely be spending a lot of time doing so, and for more hesitant potty trainers, consider one with fun features, like music or a flushing sound, to make the process more enticing. 

We put 20 of the top potty training seat models to the test, sending them home with our editors to use with their potty training toddlers. After setting them up and introducing them to our kids, we observed our kiddos’ reactions, how well they fit, and whether the seat or chair feels comfortable and stable. We also observed the design features, like an attached step stool, handles, sounds, and flushers, noting how well they work and if they truly add value to the toilet. Finally, we cleaned the seats after our kiddos used them, noting how easy and sanitary the process is, as well as if the splash guard is effective.

Depending on the type you choose, potty training seats can range in price from $20 to $70. Our top picks include a wide variety of styles and features, so you’ll find one that will actually make your kiddo want to go.

Our Favorites

Best overall: munchkin arm & hammer multistage 3-in-1 potty, easiest to use: babybjörn smart potty, best seat: babybjörn toilet trainer.

• Best for Kids' Bathroom: SKYROKU Potty Training Seat

Best Characters: The First Years Minnie Mouse ImaginAction Potty and Trainer Seat

Best support: babybjörn potty chair, best to stash in the car: summer infant travel potty deluxe.

• Best for Small Bathrooms: Bemis NextStep2 Children's Potty Training Toilet Seat

Best for Avoiding Public Restrooms: OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty

Best design: béaba ergonomic training potty.

Why We Like It: The innovative multi-use design allows you to use this as a potty chair, toilet seat, or step stool. 

But Take Note: The odor-neutralizing disc is an unnecessary expense and replacements are a separate cost. 

This best-selling Munchkin Arm & Hammer potty seat earned the top spot on our list with its versatility. It’s a potty chair, toilet seat, and step stool all in one relatively compact package, so it’s meant to stay with you through all the stages of potty training. It starts off as a potty chair for toddlers who are just learning, complete with a built-in splash guard to keep the mess to a minimum. One toddler tester loves that the seat has a cover that they can open and close, just like a real toilet. 

The removable seat can be placed on top of a toilet bowl once your kiddo is ready to move on to that step. We appreciate that the sides come up a little on either side, so they can be used like handles for extra stability. Once closed, this potty can be used as a step stool to get onto the toilet or to prop their feet up for better positioning when using the bathroom. We found this one to be stable and simple to use, and, conveniently, the collection bowl is removable for easy cleaning. 

An odor-fighting deodorizing disc sticks to the inside of the cover to help fight smells. While this sounds like a great feature, we feel it’s a little unnecessary, especially if you’re cleaning the toilet after each use. On top of that, replacing the disc means separately purchasing new ones, though you can purchase a bundle with the potty and six refills for $38, just $7 more than buying the toilet itself. But overall, this multi-use seat provides great value and will get you through the entire training process and beyond. 

The Details:

• Type: Potty chair
• Dimensions: 15.55 x 13.58 inches  
• Weight: 3.5 pounds 
• Special features: 3-in1 design, odor-fighting deodorizing disc

Why We Like It: Lightweight and straightforward, this is an option that kids will feel comfortable using themselves. 

But Take Note: There are no handles for kids to hold onto, and it’s small enough that they’ll grow out of it pretty quickly. 

This is a great option to get your toddler started on their potty training journey. It’s a low-key potty chair, and while there are no exciting features or fun add-ons, it gets the job done and it’s easy to use. Despite how light and small this is, we found it to be very stable, thanks to the anti-slip material on the bottom. Even when we actively tried to push it with our foot, it didn’t budge, which made us feel good about our toddlers squirming around on top of it. 

A high splash guard keeps everything inside the bowl, and since the potty’s low to the ground, it’s easy for tiny humans to squat down over it. It’s also small and lightweight enough to be a portable option—at just 1 pound, this is really easy to move around. That said, one editor did note that while it was convenient to move around the home if needed, this isn’t an item their family needed to take with them on the go.

To clean this potty, you remove the collection bowl and wash it out, so it’s pretty simple. As a bonus, it’s aesthetically pleasing and available in neutral colors, and it’s compact enough to hide away when necessary. We don’t love that this doesn’t have handles for kids to hold onto while sitting, though. It’s also worth noting that this is a very small potty, so if your child is bigger, they’ll grow out of it quickly. 

• Type: Potty chair 
• Dimensions: 12.64 x 10.04 x 6.81 inches 
• Weight: 1 pound
• Special features: Removable bowl for easy cleaning

Why We Like It: It’s a compact option that adjusts to fit on the toilet, so it won’t wobble around. Plus, a sloped back and lip in the front keep kids comfortable and the mess contained. 

But Take Note: It has some narrow areas that can be a little tricky to clean. It also doesn’t have any handles for kids to hold onto and will require the use of a step stool. 

If you want a potty seat that doesn’t become a permanent fixture on your toilet, this is a great option. Since you can adjust it to properly fit your toilet, it feels much more stable than some other options, and we found that it doesn’t wobble around when our kids sat on it. It only has to be adjusted to the toilet seat once for a great fit every time, though note that this means it’ll need to be adjusted for any toilet seat that’s a different size, so moving it from room to room may not be practical. 

This seat also has a more ergonomic design than some other toilet seats. The back is angled to keep kids in place, making it comfy for them to sit down, while the inward-sloping splash guard prevents a mess without getting in the way. (One editor notes that this is especially handy for little boys.) 

Thanks to the carrying handle on the back of this, it’s easy to pick up and move around as needed. You can even hang it on a hook in the bathroom when it’s not in use, so it’s a good fit for a smaller space. It’s also really easy to wipe clean, although we did notice some more narrow spots that could be a little tricky, but ultimately, it wasn’t a big deal. 

• Type: Toilet seat
• Dimensions: 11.5 x 4 inches 
• Weight: 14 ounces
• Special features: A carry handle and adjustable size

Best for Kids' Bathroom: SKYROKU Potty Training Seat

Why We Like It: With a built-in step, handles, and back support, this is very stable and easy for kids to use on their own. Plus, you don’t need to clean it with each use.

But Take Note: It’s not a portable toilet seat, so it has to stay in one bathroom. It will also need to be removed each time an adult has to use the toilet and isn’t compact. 

Potty training toilet seats often just come with a seat that goes on top of a toilet bowl, meaning you’ll still need to either help your little one up onto the toilet or buy a separate step stool so they can get up on their own. This seat, however, is packed with features that make it stable enough for kids to use by themselves, giving them a sense of independence (and also giving you a little bit of a break). It comes with a built-in step, which kids can use to climb onto the toilet by themselves—one editor’s timid toddler had no problem using the step—and prop their feet on while going to the bathroom. Built-in handles give them something to hold onto the whole time, and a high back offers extra stability and comfort. 

Other kid-friendly features include the cute bear ears on the back, which one editor’s daughter adored, as well as a high splash guard to keep the cleanup minimal. Since this goes directly on the toilet, you don’t have to clean out a small potty bowl every time they go to the bathroom, which is a plus for busy parents. We also love that the soft cushion on the seat takes away that cold toilet feeling and may leave your kids feeling happier to use it. All in all, this is a very comfortable option for toddlers. 

One thing to note is that the seat isn’t very portable. Our editor had to slightly adjust the height to fit on their family’s toilet, so it wasn’t convenient to move it to other toilets in the house, as that would mean readjusting it. It also has to be removed from the toilet every time an adult has to use the bathroom, then placed back on again. For these reasons, we feel it’s an ideal fit for a kids’ bathroom. For the family bathroom, it’s slightly inconvenient, although we still feel it’s worth it for the attached step stool. (If you’re looking for a super portable option, the Baby Björn Toilet Trainer weighs under 1 pound.)

• Type: Toilet seat 
• Dimensions: 25.59 x 14.57 inches
• Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Special features: Has a step and handles to keep kids stable

Why We Like It: There are reward buttons and a realistic flushing sound on this potty chair. It can also be used as a toilet seat.

But Take Note: It doesn’t have handles to hold onto for added stability, and there is no step stool included. 

If your kiddo is reluctant to potty train, an option with fun characters can make using the potty chair more enticing. This bright pink one features Minnie Mouse ears and a picture of several favorite Disney characters, making it instantly attractive to a kid. (One editor reports that their child took one look at it and immediately said, “I want to use the pink potty!”) We love the other kid-friendly features of this chair, like the realistic flushing sound it makes when you push a button. We especially love the reward button, which lets out an enthusiastic “Yay!” every time it’s pushed. “Now, I can’t fathom not having the reward buttons,” an editor noted, since their daughter just loved them that much. 

The versatility of this design is also a big plus. It has a removable bowl for easy cleaning when used as a chair, and once you’re done with that stage, you can remove the seat and place it on top of a toilet. It’s stable as both a chair and toilet seat, although we did find that it shifts a bit when a child sits on top of it, it’s not a dealbreaker. While it does have a splash guard, there are no handles to hold onto and it doesn’t come with a step stool to use with the toilet, so you’d need to purchase one separately. 

All of these fun features make kids want to use the potty chair, but keep in mind that the features are located on the chair, so they disappear when you remove the seat to use directly on the toilet. Overall, we feel this has a good value since it will get you through a few different stages of toddler training—and it can be a useful tool for kiddos that are hesitant to potty train. (It also comes in a Mickey Mouse design , if that’s more your kid’s speed.) 

• Dimensions: 13.5 x 9.5 x 
• Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Special features: Turns into a toilet seat, has a realistic flushing sound

Why We Like It: The high back makes the seat comfortable and stable for busy little ones. 

But Take Note: This is a very basic design for the price point. 

Toddlers like to move around a lot, even when using the bathroom, so it’s important to have a potty chair that is stable and supportive enough to keep them in place as much as possible. This Baby Björn potty chair has a high back that makes the seat more comfortable while offering plenty of support. We like that the back sort of wraps around on either side, which helped keep our toddlers from falling to the side. And, the high splash guard helps prevent a mess and can even be used as a handle for kids to hold onto when sitting. 

While this one doesn’t have a lot of extras, one editor points out that their daughter loves the little bear logo on the front of the potty (She calls it “her bear potty.”) This simple design choice stands out to kids and makes the potty feel a little more fun, which is always a plus. We also appreciate that it comes in aesthetically pleasing muted colors that make even something like a potty chair seem a bit more stylish. 

At just 2 pounds, this potty is light enough to easily be carried around the house as needed, but it’s also stable enough that it didn’t slide around when kids sit on it. Additionally, the bowl is removable so you can easily dump it out and clean it after each use. All of that being said, the price is a little high for a more basic option, and it lacks some of the convenient features other options have for just as much or even less money. 

• Dimensions: 14.21 x 14.13 x 12.4 inches 
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Special features: High back for support

Why We Like It: It folds up to a compact size that makes it easy to keep in your car and take on the go and can also be used on a toilet seat. 

But Take Note: We found that this seat didn’t feel very stable when placed on top of a toilet seat and felt it would require adult supervision to use that way. 

A travel potty is a necessity if you plan on leaving your house with a toddler in the midst of potty training. Although some of the lightweight potty chairs can double as travel potties, it can be more convenient to use something like this Summer Infant option. This is more of a flat seat than an actual chair, and the small legs fold up against the seat when not in use. When folded (and even when open), this is compact enough to stash in your car or even to slip into a bag to take on the go. We were impressed with how stable this one felt when a toddler was using it. The legs fold out and click into place so you know it’s ready to go, and we didn’t have an issue with it wobbling around at all. 

To use this potty, you fold a disposable bag over the entire seat and they go to the bathroom in the bag. This makes cleanup fast and easy: you just carefully lift the bag up and throw it away, so very little cleaning of the seat is required. We found that lifting the bag was very easy and fast. We also liked that you don’t have to use the bags it comes with – you can use any disposable plastic bag that will fit. 

A versatile feature worth noting is that you can also use this seat on an actual toilet bowl. Simply fold the legs so they’re flat, then place the seat over the toilet. The legs become handles your child can hold onto, and then they can sit on a toddler-sized seat and use the bathroom with no cleanup required. While we appreciated this option, we did find that the seat didn’t feel very stable or sturdy when used in this position. We felt it couldn’t be used without an adult holding onto it. 

• Type: Travel potty chair 
• Dimensions: 11.93 x 9.84 inches 
• Weight: 1.48 pounds 
• Special features: Comes with disposable bags, can be folded up to be more compact

Best for Small Bathrooms: Bemis NextStep2 Children's Potty Training Toilet Seat

Why We Like It: This seat attaches to the toilet and is a more permanent fixture, so it’s very low-maintenance once installed. 

But Take Note: Since there are no handles and it doesn’t come with a step stool, this isn’t ideal for toddlers who are just learning how to use the potty—it’s better for more experienced kids. 

Potty chairs can take up a fair amount of space in your bathroom. If you have no extra room, a more permanent option like this one is a great choice. This is an actual toilet seat that replaces your current one: You attach it to the toilet bowl, and when you lift the lid, a smaller toddler-sized seat is there. Then, adults can lift the small seat to reveal a regular-sized toilet seat. We found that it’s easy to use and feels stable when a child sits on it—the seat didn’t move around at all. 

There are a few advantages to using this seat: There’s virtually no extra cleanup because everything goes right in the toilet bowl, and it makes the toilet bowl less intimidating for toddlers who don’t want to feel like they’re sinking into a big seat. It also saves on space, as it’s one less thing in your bathroom, and once it’s attached, you don’t have to do anything else. 

However, we do feel that this seat is a little bit better for more advanced potty users who are comfortable getting onto the toilet and using a bigger seat. There are no handles for a child to hold onto for support, and it doesn’t come with a step stool they can use to place their feet on or step on to get onto the seat. It’s a great fixture in the long run, but when they’re just starting out, you may want to get them something a little more fun and kid-friendly. Also, this price point is considerably higher than other options, but since this is a more permanent purchase, we feel it makes sense.  

• Dimensions: 2.2 x 17 x 14.3 inches 
• Weight: 7.35 pounds 
• Special features: Attaches onto the toilet seat as a more permanent fixture

Why We Like It: This can be folded flat and comes with a carrying case to make it extra portable. 

But Take Note: It’s very low to the ground and may be a little harder for older or taller toddlers to use. 

A portable potty is a great way to stay out of public bathrooms and make pit stops whenever necessary on a road trip. Weighing less than 2 pounds, this OXO Tot option can go anywhere with you. The legs fold up for an even more compact footprint, and it comes with a durable plastic bag to stash it in whenever it’s not in use. The seat can be kept in your car but is also small enough to fit in a large diaper bag (inside the included storage bag, of course). 

While it’s primarily a toilet seat, it has a special additional function: You can click the legs out, place one of the included disposable bags over it, and have your child use it as a discreet potty chair, no matter where you are. You can also fold the legs up to use it as a toddler toilet seat—the legs are supposed to lock into place so the kid can sit on it and go to the bathroom comfortably, but our editors do feel it isn’t as sturdy in that position. And since it lacks handles and a stool, we recommend adult supervision the entire time it’s being used. 

The small size of this potty is one of its main advantages, but take note that it sits very low to the ground. One editor found that their toddler feels like they’re almost sitting on the grass when using it, which may make it harder to use for older or taller toddlers. Still, we love that this requires almost no cleanup: The bags go over the entire seat, so you simply pick them up and toss them out when your kid’s done. We also appreciate that the included bags have an absorbent pad inside to help prevent any breaks or spills. 

• Dimensions: 10.75 x 10 inches 
• Weight: 1.54 pounds 
• Special features: Folds into a compact size and comes with a travel bag and disposable bags

Why We Like It: A high, saddle-shaped back is designed to fit little bodies comfortably. 

But Take Note: There are no fun features to keep kids interested, and it’s very small. 

If your child doesn’t feel comfortable when they sit to use the potty, they probably aren’t going to want to use it (and can you really blame them?). Having a seat made with their comfort in mind is imperative, which is why we like this Béaba seat. It has a high saddle-shaped back that offers plenty of support and keeps them in place. The ergonomic shape is designed to fit their small bodies and won’t leave marks or indentations in their skin, since nothing is going to be digging into them.

The corner-less design means there are no tricky-to-clean crevices, and the removable bowl is easy to dump out and wipe clean after use. A high splash guard in the front gives kids something to hold onto (and helps prevent a lot of mess). We also appreciate the carrying handle in the back that makes it easy to move around, and at under 2 pounds, it’s super lightweight. Still, our editors found that it sits flush with the ground and is very stable, thanks to an anti-slip bottom, and it didn’t move when their toddlers sat on it.

With the pretty color options and compact size, this option is aesthetically pleasing, as far as potty chairs go. It won’t take up much room in your bathroom, though it does sit quite low to the ground. One editor said that while their son used this one, he did prefer the potty chairs that had fun features, like the Fisher-Price Learn-to-Flush Potty.

• Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 9 inches 
• Weight: 1.35 pounds 
• Special features: Removable bowl and carry handle on the back

Best Bells & Whistles: Fisher-Price Learn-to-Flush Potty

Why We Like It: It plays music and makes a flushing sound to keep kids entertained, and the seat can also be removed and placed on a toilet seat. 

But Take Note: There’s no grippy material on the bottom, so it might move around a bit on hard floors. We also feel that the fun features can be a little distracting at times. 

Potty chairs don’t get much more fun and interactive than this Fisher-Price option. Not only does it display a cute, smiling character on the back, but it also has some cool features kids will love. When pressed down, the flusher on the back makes a flushing sound and even elicits a swirling water action in the bowl. There are buttons to press for music and lights, and it also spouts reward phrases for your child to hear. All of these things can make using the potty seem like a fun activity rather than a boring chore, and they may encourage your toddler to use the bathroom more. 

Despite its fun features, it’s still practical. The seat has a small splash guard to keep messes minimal and handles on the side for kids to hold onto. Plus, the bowl is removable and fairly easy to clean, although we did find that some of the pieces are too large to fit in a normal-sized sink, which could potentially be annoying. The seat itself can also be removed and placed on top of the regular toilet to help kiddos through that transition, too. The handles on the side give kids something to hold onto when used in that position. While the potty is not exactly aesthetically pleasing, our editors’ kids really love the design. 

We found that this model is pretty stable, but since it doesn’t have an anti-slip grip on the bottom, it may slip around a bit more on tile or hardwood floors. For a more stable option to use on harder floors, we love the anti-slip bottom on the Beaba Ergonomic Training Potty. And while all of the features are exciting, we also think they could be a bit of a distraction from the real task at hand. “I could tell when my child started to only become interested in hearing the song versus wanting to use the potty,” one editor said. 

• Dimensions: 3.4 x 4.87 inches 
• Weight: 2 pounds 
• Special features: Fun sounds and lights, seat removes to go on the toilet

Our Testing Process 

To find the best potty training seats, we looked at 20 popular products on the market, including potty chairs, toilet seats, and on-the-go options. We sent them home with our parenting editors to use the seats with their toddlers, who are either currently potty training or recently potty-trained, to test the stability, ease of cleaning, design, and overall value. For stability, we noted whether the seat moves around when a child sits on top of it or if it stays put, and we also observed whether each seat has handles for kids to hold onto or if it comes with a step stool to help toddlers get onto the toilet. To check how easy it is to clean, we paid attention to how effectively the splash guards work, when applicable, noting if there’s easy access to clean each nook and cranny or if it’s inconvenient. For potties that use disposable bags, we looked at how easy the bags are to remove (and if they leaked). In terms of design, we checked out any bells and whistles that the potty might have, such as a flushing sound, music, or handles. Finally, we considered all of these factors and weighed them against the potty’s price to determine whether the seat is truly a worthwhile purchase. 

We also spoke to experts to get their input on what to consider when buying a potty training seat and to hear some of their best potty training tips. We consulted Mona Amin , DO, FAAP, a board-certified pediatrician, developmental expert, and founder of Peds Doc Talk ; Christine Brown , a child behavior coach, sleep consultant, and founder of Bella Luna Family; and Michelle Swaney , a potty training consultant, speaker, teacher, and CEO of The Potty School.

Factors to Consider When Buying a Potty Training Seat

Type of seat.

There are three basic types of potty training seats to choose from. Both Dr. Amin and Brown recommend having one potty chair and one toilet seat to give your child options on which to use, along with some sense of control about the entire process. 

• Potty chair: A potty chair is a small chair that‘s designed to look like a mini toilet bowl. It’s low to the ground and less intimidating for small children to use, and it’s also portable, so it can be moved around as needed. As Dr. Amin notes, transitioning to a full-size toilet will be required at some point—if your child grows too accustomed to using a potty chair, that transition can be difficult. However, Swaney points out that a potty chair being that close to the floor can also make it easier for toddlers to pass bowel movements. 
• Toilet seat (AKA seat reducer): A training toilet seat is basically a child-sized toilet seat that sits on top of your toilet bowl. Some are adjustable, some are removable, and some come as an integrated seat, where you can just lift the training seat up to reveal the adult seat. While these can be intimidating for some children, they also allow toddlers to adjust to a regular-sized toilet immediately. 
• Portable seat: An on-the-go portable seat is a great option to have in your car or even in your diaper bag, especially for toddlers who are just starting to potty train. These are usually very small seats that fold up into a compact size with disposable bags that go over the seat for waste collection. 

Ease of Use and Cleaning 

Potty training can be a messy experience for everyone involved, and the type of training seat you choose can sometimes add to that mess. Look for a potty training seat that’s easy to clean, since you’ll be doing that a lot. For parents who want a low-maintenance option, potty chairs aren’t as ideal: The bowl will need to be emptied into the toilet after each use, which can get messy (especially if your little one wants to help). As Brown notes, cleaning these after each use can get messy and tiring, especially when you’re in the throes of potty training. In comparison, a toilet seat requires very little cleaning, since everything already goes into the bowl and can be flushed. 

You also want the potty training seat to be easy to use—so easy, in fact, that your toddler can use it on their own eventually. Make sure they can sit on it without it falling over, and if using a toilet seat, make sure they’re able to get onto it on their own, whether it’s with an attached step stool or one you purchase separately. 

Stability and Design

Stability and comfort are key when it comes to a potty training seat or chair. Kids are naturally squirmy, and you don’t want to risk a wiggly seat sending your toddler slip-sliding into the toilet bowl. “A seat reducer shouldn’t be able to slide at all,” Swaney says. “If you’re really looking for quality and longevity, I’d suggest investing in a built-in seat reducer to put as part of your actual toilet.” You want to make sure the toilet seat doesn’t wiggle, which can be scary for little ones, so Swaney recommends finding a model with an anti-slip grip to steadies the potty chair on the floor, or one that keeps the seat reducer stable on the toilet bowl.

Adjustable seats, like the Baby Björn Toilet Trainer , are a good way to prevent slips and falls, and seats that come with a step stool, such as the Skyroku Potty Training Seat , are ideal. “It’s important to use a stool or steps for them to climb up,” Dr. Amin says. “The steps allow them to stabilize their feet and bring their knees up to a more natural position (compared to dangling).”

Splash guards are a great feature as well. “For boys, who are learning to point their penis down, it can be helpful to have a raised front so that if they forget, the mess may be minimized,” Brown says. It’s also useful if a potty training seat has handles, which provide safety and comfort. Dr. Amin suggests looking for an option with a backrest, like the Baby Björn Potty Chair , or armrests—after all, a comfortable toilet can help your kiddo stay on the potty longer. 

Potty training can be stressful for toddlers, so anything that makes them want to use the potty can be used to your advantage. Features like a flushing sound, a cute cartoon design, or other sounds aren’t necessary for the process, but they can be fun for kids and encourage them along. If kiddos love something about their little potty chair or toilet seat, they’ll actually want to use it. So, in some cases, paying extra for these kid-friendly features can be worth it in the end. One editor found that the characters and flushing handle on The First Years Disney Minnie Mouse Potty and Training Set made their tot more excited to go, while another reported that the music and flusher on the Fisher-Price Learn-to-Flush Potty were enticing for their potty-training kiddo.

How to Make Potty Training Seats Work

Potty training seats are extremely useful, but they won’t do all the work for you. Here are some potty training tips to help guide you through the process. 

• Avoid putting pressure on your kid. Before you start the potty training process, make sure your toddler is truly ready for it. “It doesn’t matter which seat you choose or how much gear you buy, if they aren’t ready for potty training, it can result in a true power struggle, drawing the process out,” Brown says. Don’t pressure them into using the potty, because it will backfire. 
• Give them choices . Both Brown and Dr. Amin suggest offering at least two different kinds of potty seats. This gives kids a sense of control, and they may prefer one over the other. 
• Add a stool into the mix . This is especially key if using a toilet seat. “A stool or steps are really important to help with safety, independence, and proper body mechanics,” Dr. Amin says. 
• Use wipes instead of toilet paper. Brown suggests starting with wipes instead of toilet paper since that’s the feeling toddlers are accustomed to. “When big changes are happening, it can be helpful to keep as much the same as you can,” Brown says. “It helps little ones to feel more comfortable.” We recommend using flushable wipes, though you can also toss disposable ones in the garbage.
• Keep the seat comfortable. If your child is uncomfortable, they won’t want to use the potty. Choose an ergonomic model, and inspect the seat you pick before introducing it to your child. “Be mindful of sharp plastic edges,” Swaney warns. “It happens from time to time with manufacturing.” She recommends running your finger over all of the edges and smoothing any rough plastic edges with sandpaper. 

Your Questions, Answered 

Is it better to use a potty or toilet seat for potty training .

This ultimately comes down to a matter of personal preference. “Some children prefer the potty training chair because it is less intimidating than climbing up on the ‘big’ toilet,” Dr. Amin says. Then again, some kiddos prefer a toilet seat, since it makes them feel like a grown-up, she adds. Providing both options is a helpful way to give your toddler some control over the process and find the solution that works best for them. Keep in mind that using a toilet seat gets kids more accustomed to a toilet bowl than a potty chair does. 

How do you know when your child is ready to start potty training? 

Sometimes the signs that your child is ready for potty training are clear, and sometimes they’re not. According to Brown, the biggest indicator that a kid is ready to potty train is that they’re asking to use the toilet. Keep in mind that all kids hit milestones at different times, and trying to force the potty training process can backfire. “If we try to force children to potty train and they aren’t ready, it can create an all-out refusal to use the potty and it will prolong the process,” says Brown. Additionally, according to Dr. Amin, other signs include: 

• Bladder maturity, meaning they can stay dry for longer periods during the day. 
• More predictable bladder movements and no bowel movements in their diaper in the morning. 
• Walking, pushing, and pulling their clothing down, sitting down and standing up, or climbing onto the stool or stairs to get to the toilet seat. 
• Verbal cues, like telling you they went in their diaper or they have to go. 
• Non-verbal cues, like grunting to poop or pulling at their diaper. 

What’s the average age to potty train your child? 

Generally, potty training tends to begin between 2 and 3 years old, though some may be ready to start as early as 18 months old, while others may prefer to wait until they’re around 3.5 years old, says Dr. Amin. 

However, every kid is ready to start potty training at different ages, Dr. Amin emphasizes. So, it’s key to observe any signs of readiness your kiddo is showing you. “Following your child’s readiness helps to avoid regressions when starting too early and power struggles when starting later,” she explains.

Jessica Booth is a freelance writer who covers parenting, shopping, wellness, entertainment, and wedding content. She has been freelance writing since 2017 and before that worked as an editor at an online publication for seven years. She has written for sites such as Brides, People, Insider, Bustle, Romper, Refinery 29, Cosmopolitan, Delish, The Daily Beast, Reviewed, She Knows, Scary Mommy, The Knot, and What to Expect. She also has two young daughters and has been through potty training herself.

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Best travel potty for toddlers

• Best travel potty for toddlers overall : OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty
• Best travel potty seat for toddlers : BabyBjörn Toilet Trainer
• Best travel potty chair for toddlers : BabyBjörn Smart Potty
• Best folding travel potty seat for toddlers : Primo Folding Potty with Handles
• Best travel potty seat for toddlers with handles : Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat
• Best small travel potty for toddlers : Kalencom 2-in-1 Potette Plus
• Best portable urinal for toddlers : Onedone Portable Baby Urinal
• Best disposable potty for toddlers : Playtex Potty Genie Disposable Travel Potty

What is a travel potty for toddlers?

Once you start the potty training journey, you're in for the long haul. The ups and downs and oh, the accidents, and that’s just around the house. But the potential for problems really ratchets up when you have a fledgling potty trainer and you’re away from home. As parents all over the world know from experience, there’s no grace period for the newly trained: when they have to go, they have to go now.

But with a travel potty, you’re ready to swing into action, and nobody’s day is ruined. What’s the right travel potty to keep in your toolkit? When we went looking for the answer, we started in BabyCenter’s Community, searching for on-the-ground recommendations from moms and dads. We then handed that research to our experienced editors, who vetted their reviews to pull together a list of the best. Keep reading to find out the best travel potty seat for toddlers, the best folding travel potty seat for toddlers, and more. And if you’re in search of a potty for your home, our favorite potty chairs may help.

Why trust us?

Best travel potty for toddlers overall, oxo tot 2-in-1 go potty.

The OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty folds into a tiny little package that’s petite enough to go in a stroller basket or a large diaper bag, but when unfolded, it’s a sturdy standalone potty seat. Fasten a plastic bag on and it covers the seat, keeping it clean even as it holds on to whatever your toddler is jettisoning. If there’s a regular toilet available, the Go Potty’s legs snap to the side, the potty fits on top of the toilet seat, and now your toddler has a comfy, secure kid-sized throne. But perhaps the feature parents will most appreciate: you can use regular plastic grocery-store bags with this potty (though OXO sells its own bags, too). 

Parents say 

“We love this when we’re out and about, it can even be used in the car: OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty for travel.”

“For going to the park we rely on the travel potty by OXO called OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty.”

The seat can be a bit wobbly on larger public toilet seats. 

• 3.7 x 10.5 x 11.9 inches
• Maximum weight 50 pounds
• Refill bags available but not required

Best travel potty seat for toddlers

Babybjörn toilet trainer.

There’s a reason this venerable seat has been a parent favorite for decades: It’s simple and gets the job done. With rubber edges underneath the seat for a good grip, this seat has a rise in the back and an ergonomic molded plastic shape that keeps little bottoms in place. The seat also has plastic “wings” that adjust to be more or less prominent via a simple dial; adjust it once to fit on your seat, and your perfect fit stays that way. Parents also like the handle on top, which makes it easy for kids to carry it and put on the seat by themselves, or can be used to hang the seat for convenient access.

This seat is typically pricier than competitors. 

• 14 x 11.5 x 3.5 inches
• 14.1 ounces
• Recommended for ages 2-6

Best travel potty chair for toddlers

Babybjörn smart potty.

For kids that need a sturdier seat even on the go, the BabyBjörn Smart Potty is a great choice. This low-back version of the classic BabyBjörn potty is just as easy to clean and use as the original, but small enough to keep at Grandma’s or take on road trips. There are no flimsy legs; the potty’s outside is constructed of one piece of sturdy plastic, while the base has a nice rubbery grip to keep the seat from slipping. We love this seat’s pretty color options too; encourage your little one to pick his favorite. 

“I have two BabyBjörn Smart Potties, one from when my little guy was tiny under a year so his feet could touch the ground!”

“Just commenting to say this is my favorite potty seat: BabyBjörn Smart Potty!”

This potty is on the smaller side.

• 12.6 x 10. x 6.8 inches

Best folding travel potty seat for toddlers

Primo folding potty with handles.

The Primo Folding potty is a good choice for parents who want a super-slim potty that’s easy to fold up and take anywhere. There are three non-pinching hinges that open the seat up flat; it then fits on top of regular toilet seats and stays in place with no-skid pads underneath. After the child is done, when you fold it, the dirty side (the side that’s touched the toilet) faces in, so you can toss it into a wet-dry or zip-top bag. We love that this seat has side handles for balance, and that it’s affordable and super-compact. 

This seat’s miniscule size comes at a price: it lacks padding and isn’t as comfy as competitor seats.

• 14 x 12 x 0.25 inches (unfolded)
• Recommended for age 2 and up
• Maximum weight 40 pounds

Best travel potty seat for toddlers with handles

Munchkin sturdy potty seat.

The Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat is a simple and popular seat that fits most standard toilets and feels secure, with a non-skid seat and sturdy handles. We love that the bottom part of the seat is shaped into two “feet,” making the seat easy to stand up and store away. There is also a hook for those who prefer to hang the seat. The seat’s contoured shape makes it comfortable to sit on, too. 

“I’ve potty trained two boys at 17 and 19 months using the Munchkin Sturdy potty seats!”

Some wish the seat was longer to better fit elongated or more oval-shaped toilet seats. 

• 13.5 x 15 x 3.38 inches
• 12 ounces  

Best small travel potty for toddlers

Kalencom 2-in-1 potette plus.

Kalencom’s Potette is a parent favorite in over 50 countries because it works great as a potty chair or seat at home or on the road. If you’re training at home, reusable silicone liners fit on top of the seat and are easy to take off, empty, and clean; out and about you can use disposable plastic bags. The Potette’s rubberized feet keep the seat solid when it’s used on the floor, and folded up, the Potette can fit into a gallon-sized zip-top bag or your diaper tote. 

“I have the Potette and I love it!”

Make sure the legs are firmly snapped in place before setting your child on the seat.

• 11.5 x 11.5 x 5.5 inches
• 15.2 ounces
• Recommended for 15 months and up

Best portable urinal for toddlers

Onedone portable baby urinal.

Little boys love using this small urinal, which has a friendly face and allows them to stand up and take aim; parents love that the Onedone seals tightly after use and won’t leak even if it gets knocked over if you can’t empty it immediately. It’s small enough to carry in a diaper bag, purse, or glove compartment, and a convenient option for long car trips. 

“The worst is when you buckle up all 4 kids in the car and then someone says they have to pee.I bought a Onedone travel urinal and a travel potty I keep in the car for emergency use and it's been very useful.”

Parents complain that the same removable receptacle that keeps the Onedone from leaking is hard to remove for cleaning and their hands get dirty. 

• 11 x 7 x 2.7 inches
• 16.9-ounce capacity

Best disposable potty for toddlers

Playtex potty genie disposable travel potty.

This disposable Playtex Potty for toddlers is ideal if you are on a road trip or find yourself at public events and need a quick place for your kids to go. This potty starts out as a bit of thin cardboard that can park unobtrusively in your car, stroller, or backpack; when nature calls, it unfolds into a sturdy potty that holds a child up to 60 pounds. After use, you close the lid and toss it in the trash. 

It’s easy to use, but “disposable” carries an environmental toll. 

• 2 x 1 x 10 inches (folded); 7 x 4 x 4 (unfolded)
• 0.035 ounces
• Maximum weight 60 pounds

A travel potty is a portable product intended for young children that are learning or have just learned to potty train . There are two main kinds:

• Potty chair: These lightweight standalone thrones are child-sized seats with receptacles to hold your child’s poop and pee. These chairs don’t require an adult toilet, and they’re not flushed; instead, the potty either has an inner basin that can be removed, emptied, and rinsed, or a disposable bag is secured to the seat and tossed after use. Travel potty chairs are generally too large to bring in a diaper bag.
• Potty seats: Intended to be used on top of adult toilet seats to make it more comfortable for kids, these seats often fold up small enough to fit into a diaper bag or under the sink at Grandma's, and they work anywhere a restroom is available: stores, libraries, museums, airports. On the downside, many kids are terrified of adult toilets that flush loudly, and may resist using them even with their own seat; potty seats are often a second step after children outgrow a standalone potty (which often come with seats that lift off or convert for just this reason).

Do I need a travel potty?

Children who are new to or in the midst of toilet training often experience last-minute emergencies on the go. But your decision about a travel potty largely depends on a few factors:

• Your habits: Are you a homebody family or one constantly on the go? Do you take road trips or other journeys where it’s tough to find a bathroom right away? Do you spend days out in places without ready bathroom access?
• How you travel: Do you spend more time behind the wheel of a car or the handles of a stroller? How handy are bathrooms when you’re moving from place to place? How much space do you have to bring along a potty or potty seat?
• Your child: Some children experience more bathroom emergencies than others. Some kids are fine using an adult toilet or peeing behind a tree. And some toddlers get scared of the loud sounds, big toilet, and big unknown strangers inside a public restroom. You know your child; consider how long they can typically wait to go and how flexible they are about where they go.

If you’ve decided a travel potty is in your future, all you have to do is find one that makes your child comfortable, pack it up, and hit the road. And may all your comings and goings be peaceful and pleasant.

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The Best Potty For Travel: The Number 1 Way To Handle Number 2 In 2023

Choosing the best potty for travel in 2023 can help make your travel life so much easier. From toddler potties to foldable potty seats, this guide to the best potty for travel lays out everything you need to know before they go.

It happens. As someone who has traveled to over 45 countries , 21 of them with young children, I’ve encountered more than my fair share of kid’s bathroom emergencies. Whether my family is hiking and camping or traveling internationally, having a travel potty on hand is something that would have saved us stress in many situations. But finding the best potty for travel can be complicated. There are many different travel styles and a lot of variables to consider when picking the perfect one for your family vacation.

Travel potties for toddlers who are potty training can make your life easier. And they have the potential to save your child from potentially embarrassing incidents where a change of clothes might not be readily available.

I wish this was a topic that was addressed regularly in the travel sector. But it seems that many people are still uncomfortable talking about bathroom issues on the road. Delhi Belly has happened to me. And my kids have had their own dramatic experiences while potty training on the road in destinations such as Jordan , Argentina , and Peru .

So let’s hop aboard the potty train and dig into our list of the best travel potty for toddlers.

Our Top Choices For Travel Potties in 2023

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Before I get into the meat and potatoes of choosing the best potty for travel this year, I’ll give a quick view of my top four potty choices for those of you who need to make a quick decision. You can read on to find out how each model was chosen.

How To Choose a Potty For Travel

There are two main factors that go into the best potty seat for traveling. These features are found among most of the kids’ travel toilets on this list. Travel potty chairs are stand-alone toddler toilets that kids can use for potty training. While travel potty seats are units that are used in combination with existing toilets in order to make a toilet safer and more comfortable to use.

If you’re going to be traveling on long road trips or to travel destinations where you won’t have easy access to restrooms, a potty chair is likely your best choice. These can be used solo and sit low to the ground so kids can have control of their own bodies while going to the bathroom.

If you’re visiting theme parks, resorts, or homestays, or doing urban travel where access to washrooms is plentiful, a potty seat for toddlers may be all that you need. They tend to be much smaller, lighter, and more portable. Although, if you find yourself far from existing washrooms, a potty seat won’t be able to be used independently.

The Best Travel Potty For Toddlers

There are a lot of different potties for travel on the market. The need is out there. And whether you’re looking for potties for camping, potties for road trips, or the best toddler potties for travel, we’ve got you covered.

If you’re short on time and want to get straight to our list of the best potties for travel, check out my chart below for our top potty picks for each category.

But, if you’re looking for a little more selection and some greater detail on how to pick the best travel potties, or what makes one potty better for camping vs road trips, you can find out all of the details down below.

The Best Toddler Potty Chairs For Travel

Travel potties for toddlers are can be invaluable when you are potty training your child as you travel. Decisions such as portability, comfort, and choosing something fun and inviting can be a key part of the decision when choosing the best travel potty for kids.

When our children were toilet training, we were traveling almost constantly. From the age of one through three our kids were exploring Petra Jordan , visiting South America’s largest colony of penguins , and even running a dog sled team in Canada’s Northwest Territories .

Picking the best potty for travel can be a fun, family decision. Many are available in a range of hues and patterns. Even if you pick the product, you can involve your toddler in the decision-making process so they will feel like the potty seat is truly their throne.

The portability of a potty seat is of utmost importance when it comes to on-the-go use. Many modern potty seats fold up for compact storage and simple transport. Let’s explore some of our favorite travel potty seats.

OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty for Travel 

The compact, collapsible design of the Oxo Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty for Travel makes it my pick for the best potty for travel for toddlers and potty training. The diminutive size and comfy seat mean that the unit can fit into a backpack or carry-on luggage very easily.

The OXO comes with disposable plastic liners, so waste management on the go is a breeze. It acts as an easy-to-use emergency toilet for children. And its sturdy design means that it can double as a travel toilet for adults as well.

The Oxo Potty for Travel works by pressing two small buttons on either side to unfold the collapsible legs. Installing the waste bag involves pushing the bag into the grippy rubber holders on the top of the travel potty. The child’s weight acts as secondary support to secure the bag.

The disposable bags that work with the Oxo travel toilet have a small absorbent pad inside to help soak up wet waste. This makes it easier to carry it to the nearest bin for disposal.

The unit doesn’t come with many bags, so if I recommend purchasing a pack of refills when you buy the unit. As an added bonus, you can fit standard grocery bags to the Oxo potty. Just make sure that they don’t have holes in them.

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Kalencom Potette Plus 2-in-1 Travel Potty

The Kalencom Potette Plus 2-in-1 Travel Potty isn’t quite as compact as the Oxo, which is why it didn’t make our number one spot on the best travel potty for toddlers. But, it is a fun, colorful unit that includes a non-slip grip and a nice ergonomic design that kids love.

The Potette Plus potty can handle a weight of up to 50 lbs (23 kg) so it can grow with your child. And, it can be used as a stand alone training potty or mounted on a toilet ring. And for those with boys, it also has a built-in pee guard to avoid those messes.

Similar to the OXO, it comes with three disposable odor-absorbent liners that can hold up to 5 oz (147 ml) of moisture. The unit can be paired with standard grocery bags, although I found the mounting to be not quite as easy or secure as the OXO.

Poppy Potty

Replacing the Baby Bjorn travel potty on our list of the best potties for travel is the Poppy Potty . This is another great 2-in-1 travel potty for toddlers and older children who may require access to potties on the go.

The Poppy potty is ultra lightweight (just 907 g) and can hold up to 110 lbs. Its easy-to-use design and included carrying bag make it a popular option for families who travel.

The Poppy Potty is also an environmentally-conscious choice for the best travel potties. The disposable liners are all biodegradable and the seat is free of BPA, phthalates, and PVC. The only thing keeping this from being our top design is that the biodegradable bags are slightly less durable than some other brands.

The stylish design and practical function of this potty make it a top contender.

Best Traveling Potty Seat

Unlike travel potty chairs, travel potty seats tend to be far more compact. They are designed to be fit onto existing toilets to make trips to public restrooms safer and more comfortable.

There are several types of travel potty seats including ones that have handles, some that are disposable, and some that fold for maximum portability.

While potty chairs are excellent for those times when you’re away from existing washrooms, toddler potty seats require the use of existing toilets.

Gimars Folding Portable Potty Training Seat

With a design that can slip easily into a small, waterproof zipper bag, the Gimars Folding Portable Potty Training Seat is an excellent choice for urban travel families. The fun, friendly design helps kids want to sit on this travel potty seat.

The design is slim and portable so you can easily slip it inconspicuously into a purse or in the travel compartment of a travel stroller. The unit is also equipped with non-slip grips and two flip-down clips that will secure the potty seat safely to the toilet.

The Gimars travel potty seat can support children up to 60 lbs (27 kg). And it’s available in fun, bright colors including pink, yellow, or blue.

Maliton Portable Potty Seat

This adorable toddler Maliton p ortable travel potty seat is built from non-toxic polypropylene. It has a super convenient foldable design that packs down to tiny dimensions. And although it’s foldable, there’s no risk of pinching.

The fun, frog design can be easily cleaned and doesn’t hold odors. And the four silicone pads offer excellent grip. There are also two anti-slip locks so you can rest assured that your child won’t slip while being accompanied to the toilet. This potty seat is designed for use by kids between the ages of 1 and 6.

What to Consider When Buying a Travel Potty

Travel toilets can be a lifesaver (and a clothes saver). But picking the right one means weighing a few different factors.

Before you choose the perfect model, think about when you’re going to be making bathroom stops while traveling. Will you be traveling primarily by car, walking, or public transportation?

If you are mostly doing road trips you’ll have a little more flexibility in terms of size and portability. However, if you’re doing human-powered travel where you’re walking with a stroller, determining factors such as weight and size become much more important.

For airplane travel and travel where you’re on the move quite a bit, have something small and foldable that can fit easily into a bag or under your stroller.

And if you’re camping or traveling to places where you won’t have access to existing washrooms, you’ll want a stand-alone potty for travel. Travel potty seats simply won’t work on their own.

Lastly, consider your child’s preferences. Making them a part of the decision-making process can be important. Most toddler potties fit quite comfortably, but style is something that helps kids connect to a product. And this is something they could be using several times a day for as long as you’re on the road.

Enjoy These Toddler Potties For Travel!

Whether you’re traveling locally or internationally, these travel potties will help make your potty training a lot easier. If you’re passionate about family travel, head over to our Family Travel Facebook Community and share your tips. We would love to hear about your favorite experiences.

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8 Best Potty Training Seats and Chairs of 2020

Whatever training method you use, there's a perfect potty for every child.

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Potty training isn’t known as the most exciting part of parenting. It is guaranteed to be messy and can really test your patience, but with a few good potty training tips , some assistance from encouraging potty training apps and the right equipment, it will be a rewarding process for both your child and yourself.

The parenting and product experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute test all of the must-haves for babies, toddlers and children, from diapers to toys and everything in between. To find the best chairs and seats for potty training, we considered ease of use, cleaning features and overall design along with personal experiences and real user feedback. These are the top potty training chairs and seats to buy:

• Best Overall Potty Chair: Summer Infant My Size Potty
• Best Overall Potty Seat: BabyBjörn Toilet Trainer
• Best Value Potty Chair: Ikea Lockig
• Best Value Potty Seat: Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat
• Best Travel Potty Seat: OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty for Travel
• Best Potty Chair for Nervous Toddlers: BabyBjörn Potty Chair
• Best Potty Seat with Ladder: Skyroku Potty Training Seat and Ladder
• Most Comfortable Potty Chair: The First Years Super Pooper Plus Potty

Which is better: A potty chair or potty seat?

A potty chair is a standalone unit on the floor, while a potty seat goes over an actual toilet. Choosing between the two comes down to preferences — both your toddler’s and your own. If your toddler is reluctant to use an adult-size toilet, a child-size chair will likely feel more inviting, whereas a seat might work better for a child eager to achieve Big Kid status. Realistically, however, your child will learn to use the toilet however you teach them, so in this case, your comfort matters too. Consider your space, cleaning preferences, and your own nerves. Here are a few things to consider:

• Where will you primarily be potty training? Potty chairs are popular at the start of training because toddlers can't always make it to the toilet when they're first learning. They give you the flexibility of potty training from anywhere in the house and even moving from room to room. That being said, these options typically don't fold down for easy storage, and so will require a dedicated space until your child is ready to graduate to the toilet. Potty seats, on the other hand, sit on top of your regular toilet seat to make it toddler-friendly. Potty seats are easily stored — most come with hooks or feet to ease the transition back to your full-size toilet seat — but you’ll also want to budget space for a small stool to help your child reach the toilet.
• Are you prepared to clean a potty chair after every use? Potty chairs require bowl cleaning after each use, while potty seats have the benefit of utilizing your regular household plumbing, making post-potty cleanup as easy as a flush. If you are ready to add some distance between yourself and your child’s bowel movements, a potty seat might be a better fit. Pro tip: If your child prefers a potty chair but you don’t want to clean the bowl of the chair every time your child uses it, try using travel liners, such as the TidyTots Disposable Potty Chair Liners , in your at-home chair. This will make clean-up a bit more similar to changing a diaper.
• How do you feel about your child sitting on the toilet? Potty training isn’t just a milestone for your toddler — it’s an adjustment for parents, as well. Eventually, you’re going to see your child excited to go to the bathroom on their own, calling for you only when they’re ready for a wipe. If you worry about your child sitting high above the ground and leaning over to reach the toilet paper, a chair fit to their size might soothe your potty-training nerves.

Summer Infant My Size Potty

This potty chair from Summer Infant comes with all the bells and whistles of a real toilet — literally. The look mimics a regular toilet and it has a pretend flusher that makes a flushing noise when pushed, so if bathroom aesthetics are important to you and your child, you can’t get much closer to your adult-sized toilet than this. The My Size Potty comes with a splash guard to prevent spills, and it gets convenience points for the built-in wipe compartment and removable bowl for easy cleaning. However, even with its lightweight design, the chair’s larger size makes it clunky during travel, so you may still want to get a travel seat for those times your child has to go on the go.

BabyBjörn Toilet Trainer

No more sliding tushies with this potty seat! BabyBjörn's model has an adjustment module underneath the seat, allowing for a perfect fit on top of most toilet seats, and the top of the seat is ergonomically designed to help toddlers sit on the toilet correctly. This seat doesn't have side handles for your child to hold onto, instead getting its stability from its overall design. Even with your custom size adjustments, the seat is still light enough for toddlers to place on and off your toilet before and after use — and for you to take on the go. It also features a sleek built-in hook for easy hanging as well as a built-in splash guard to prevent messes.

Ikea Lockig Children's Potty

Ikea’s potty chair is comparable to BabyBjörn’s popular pick (and our pick below for nervous toddlers), but available for a fraction of the cost. The simple, seat-like design is inviting for toddlers who aren’t quite ready for the toilet , with the necessary functionality of a potty chair. The detachable bowl makes for easy clean-up after each use, and parents note that the shape of the splash guard is effective for both girls and boys. The chair also has non-slip material along the bottom rim, ensuring a scoot-free bathroom experience. It's only available in this green and white color palette, limiting your ability to match it to your bathroom, but it is hard to beat the $15 price tag.

Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat

Munchkin's model offers everything you need in a potty seat for under $10. Its smooth shape is designed for your toddler's comfort while sitting and it has handles on both sides for added stability. It's easy to remove and store this lightweight potty seat, with feet to rest it on the floor as well as a loop for easy hanging. Munchkin also makes a  compatible hook  that loops over the rim of your toilet tank. Because it doesn't have any size adjustment options, some Amazon reviewers have found this model to be a bit shaky on top of their toilet seats, but non-skid edging helps to keep the seat securely in place as your child uses the toilet.

OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty for Travel

Leaving the house while potty training is much less stress-inducing with this OXO Tot travel potty. The foldable design makes for easy carrying and storing in the trunk of your car, while the 2-in-1 convertible design means it works as both a chair on the ground and as a seat on a full-size toilet , so it really can be used anywhere. Matching liners wrap around the seat and insert into openings on the side, keeping the top clean during use and allowing for quick waste disposal. Take note that as a chair, this potty sits a bit low — about 3.3 inches off the ground — and it has no back, so it may not be an ideal replacement for a full-size potty chair in the early stages of training. Still, it's a great option for those inevitable trips outside of the home.

BabyBjörn Potty Chair

This potty chair looks more like a regular chair than a toilet, with a backrest and armrests contoured for small bodies. It even comes in a range of kid (and adult)-friendly colors, making the BabyBjörn chair a great pick for toddlers who are intimidated by the look of a toilet. Parents love the rubber edging along the bottom to keep it in place without slipping, and the removable bowl features a built-in splash guard, making cleaning the singular piece a breeze. If you’re looking for something you can take on the go, BabyBjörn also makes a backless version of this chair that is a bit easier carry, however it is still clunkier than foldable travel seats.

Skyroku Potty Training Seat and Ladder

Skyroku's potty seat and ladder offer the convenience of a potty seat, without requiring a step stool. This model also has a padded seat that's perfect for toddlers who like to take their time on the toilet, and that detaches for easy cleaning, as well as stabilizing handles on either side. When it's not in use, the entire seat easily lifts off the toilet and folds in half for storage against the wall. Take note that while the ladder's height is adjustable to get an even fit on top of your toilet seat, the singular rung can feel slender for toddlers still working on their balance, so you may want to wait until your child is a bit older to opt for this all-in-one option.

The First Years Super Pooper Plus Potty

The Super Pooper Plus Potty is basically a Squatty Potty for toddlers. This potty chair is fitted with a small foot lift to encourage the perfect squat position for easy bowel relief, which is particularly useful for toddlers who aren’t used to sitting to go to the bathroom. Aesthetically, this chair looks like a miniature toilet and keeps things fun with a pretend flusher that cheers for your toddler as it “flushes.” The seat’s splash guard prevents mess and the removable bowl makes for easy cleaning. Its size isn't conducive to easy travel, but the seat does pop off to fit atop a standard adult toilet seat.

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Best Travel Potty Seats for 2022

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Our Top Pick – Best Travel Potty Seats

We have found the best travel potty seats, and our top pick is the Gimars Travel Folding Potty Training Seat . We really liked this potty training seat the first time we saw it online, so we decided to get it for one of our kids. It’s very easy to use and is portable enough and can be used for home or travel. It also comes with a handy black string bag and a clear waterproof zipper bag to fit in our diaper bag or backpack.

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• No Falling by Upgrade Version 6 pcs Large Nonslip Silicone Stoppers - This toilet training seat cover for toddler girls increases to 6 pcs Non Slip Stoppers, adding the contact area of friction...
• Easy Travel & Fits Most Standard Toilet - This portable kids toilet seat covers folds up small of 7''L x 6''W x 2''H, easily bring to public restrooms and away-from-home bathroom's needs. Compact for...
• Secure Potty Training by Polypropylene Material and No Gap Design- The toilet training ring is made by polypropylene, safe material and is suitable for a little bit older baby about 3 years old and up...
• Unique Cute Owl Design - Bright color and carton images toddler potty seat comes with a free travel bag. This toddler toilet seat help babies learn how to use toilet bowl in restroom with more...

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Here are the Best Travel Potty Seats that we have included in our review

Potty training can be a challenging task for many parents. But thanks to potty chairs, this has become more manageable. Through these great innovations, you can finally get rid of using diapers and introduce your kid to using a toilet. 

But while potty chairs are perfect for training your little one at home, it may not be the best option when going out. This is why it’s worth investing in one of the best travel potty seats. 

Whether you’re going to the park, visiting grandma in another city, or just going to the mall, you must have a travel or portable potty seat with you whenever your little one needs to go. 

Why Buy a Travel Potty Seat?

There are other reasons why you should buy a travel potty. For one, since some potty seats are designed similar to a potty chair, you don’t have to worry if there are no restrooms nearby. You can freely go on road trips and spend the day at the park while being at ease, knowing that your child has a clean and ready place to relieve himself. 

Secondly, a travel potty seat is a better choice even if there are a lot of public toilets in the area you are visiting. This is because it’s cleaner and you can ensure that it’s not filled with germs. Also, it will be less scary in your child’s eyes because it makes a regular toilet look smaller and it has a more appealing design overall. 

Lastly, a portable potty seat is small and made with lightweight materials. Thus, making it easier to transport and bring along with your travels. 

What to Look For When Choosing a Potty Seat?

Before we proceed in naming the best travel potty seats, it’s best to understand what makes a potty seat great. Here are the factors you have to watch out for when choosing which potty to buy.

Size, of course, plays one of the biggest factors to determine which potty seats are the best. As a product designed for travel, it should be portable and small enough to be taken anywhere you want. 

When your child is concerned, we understand that safety is your top priority. This is why you should look for seats that are sturdy and able to hold your child easily without slipping. Also, there shouldn’t be any parts that can cause harm. The type of material it is made of should also be child-friendly and considered safe. 

Usually, potty seats are colorful with cute designs. The reason for this is to make regular toilets more appealing for children so they will feel more at ease doing their thing in it. 

Other than that, when considering the design, also check for comfortability. A potty seat should be comfortable for your kid and it should avoid them from slipping. 

Lastly, look for a potty seat that’s designed to fit any kind of toilet so you can make sure that your kid can do his business wherever you are. 

Ease of Use

A great potty seat should be easy to use. If there are too many things to do or assemble, your little kid might not be able to hold it in for much longer. Also, it will be more convenient to have a potty seat that you can quickly set up and pack up, especially since you’ll be traveling with your child .

Ease of Cleaning

Of course, you need to clean your child’s potty seat often to keep it safe and away from germs. This is why it should be easy to clean. Ideally, it should only take soap and water to clean it. If there are fabrics or cushioning on the seat, it shouldn’t absorb water as this will be harder to clean. 

Now that you know which factors to look for, it’ll be easier for you to determine which portable potty seat to get. However, with the hundreds of potty seats available in the market today, it can be overwhelming to make the right choice. So to help you out and narrow down your choices, we have listed some of the best ones here. 

The 5 Best Travel Potty Seats Today

Best overall: gimars travel folding potty training seat.

The Gimars Travel Folding Potty Training Seat is made with polypropylene material which is considered safe for any child. It also has a no-gap design with tighter joints, giving its frame better and firmer support. This seat has 6 non-slip silicone stoppers and 2 flip-down clips that prevent your kid from falling off. So with this, you can make sure your toddler will always be safe. 

This is a potty seat that’s easy to travel with. When you need to use it, you can simply unfold it with one hand. In its full size, it measures 13.5” L x 11” W x 1” H and it’s compatible with most standard toilets. After using it, you can just wipe it clean with a wet cloth and fold it back. When folded, it will only measure 7” L x 6” W x 2” H.  

Here’s a seat that’s fun, bright, and has a cute owl design. It’s available in blue, pink, and yellow. Plus, it comes with a nice plastic zip carry bag that’s waterproof and incredibly convenient. Furthermore, it can hold up to 60 lbs.

The Runner Up: Folding Travel Potty Seat from Jool Baby Products

• Our Folding Travel Toilet Seat fits most standard and public toilets securely, and works great for boys & girls.
• Award winning: 1st place winner of the 2019 Drug Store News/ECRM Buyer’s Choice Award!
• Perfect for on the Go: Small, lightweight, and includes a free travel bag that makes it easy to take around.
• 8 super-suction cups keep it very sturdy, allowing toddlers to gain confidence when using the bathroom as a beginner.

Here’s another great folding travel potty seat, the Folding Travel Potty Seat from Jool Baby Products . It can fit most standard and public toilets with no problem and it comes with a free travel bag that makes it easy to carry around. Furthermore, it can fold into a small item and it’s sleek too. So you don’t have to worry about taking a bulky seat with you when on the road. 

This potty seat is very secure as it is made with 8 suction cup grips. So guaranteed, your kid won’t slip while on it. It is also made with BPA free materials , making it 100% safe to use. There’s a lifetime warranty offered by the manufacturer as well in case there are any defects in the product. 

If you’re looking for a more calm and minimalist seat, this is a great choice. It has a stylish aqua shade and you can choose between blue and pink. Also, you simply have to wipe to clean this seat. 

Most Affordable: MAGTIMES Portable Potty Training Seat

The MAGTIMES Portable Potty Training Seat is the most affordable product in our list. However, it does promises a lot in terms of quality. It has a fun frog design that makes it more interesting for kids. But more importantly, it can be folded into a small item, making it ideal for travel. 

This seat has just the right size to help your little one train without falling through. It is also compatible with most standard types of toilets. If you’re worried about your kid’s safety, this seat offers 4 large silicone pads and a no-gap design. Thus, you don’t have to worry about slipping or pinching.  

Most Portable: Firares Folding Silicone Travel Potty Seat

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If you’re looking for the most portable product, the Firares Folding Silicone Travel Potty Seat is a great choice. Similar to our top pick, this seat can fold into a very small size of 7” L x 6” W x 2” H. It also has 6 silicone padding which prevents your child from slipping off the toilet. Furthermore, it has a no-gap design that prevents it from pinching your child. 

This potty seat comes with cute owl design and is available in blue, green, and pink. It can fit pretty much any standard toilet and it’s very easy to clean. 

Most Functional: OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty for Travel

• Opens quickly and easily for on-the-go potty emergencies
• Legs fold in for compact storage in cars, strollers or diaper bags
• Legs lock securely for use as a stand-alone potty or on public restroom toilets
• Soft, flexible flaps hold disposable bags securely in place

Are you looking for a product that you can use in public comfort rooms or a potty seat that can stand on its own?

Well, here’s the one for you. The OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty for Travel allows you to put it on top of any toilet, serving as a seat for your little one. Or you can set it up on the ground with a disposable bag whenever your child can’t hold it in anymore.

This product opens pretty quickly so your kid won’t have to wait too long before he can use it. It is made with soft plastic and can stand securely on any surface without skidding. There’s also a free travel bag that comes with it, allowing you to quickly and conveniently keep it in your car, stroller, or diaper bag. 

Now, there you have it! Here are the best travel potty seats you can purchase today. With any of these, your kid can comfortably and quickly go on their potty emergencies no matter where you are. 

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Best Travel Potty

Traveling with young children can be a challenge, especially when it comes to potty training. Whether you’re on a road trip, camping, or staying in a hotel, finding a bathroom in a hurry can be difficult. That’s where a travel potty comes in handy. A travel potty is a portable toilet that can be used anywhere, anytime.

When it comes to choosing the best travel potty, there are a few things to consider. First, you’ll want to think about the size and weight of the potty. It should be compact and lightweight enough to carry around easily. Second, you’ll want to consider the type of potty. There are several types available, including foldable, inflatable, and disposable. Each type has its pros and cons, so it’s important to choose the one that best suits your needs.

After researching and testing several travel potties, I’ve highlighted the ones that are the most convenient, easy to use, and durable. Whether you’re traveling by car, plane, or train, these travel potties will make potty training on the go a breeze.

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As someone who has traveled with young children, I know how important it is to have a reliable and convenient travel potty. Whether you’re on a road trip, camping, or just out and about, having a portable potty can make all the difference. After researching and testing various options, I’ve compiled a list of the best travel potties on the market. These potties are easy to use, portable, and comfortable for your little (or big!) ones. Check out my top picks below.

OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty

I highly recommend getting this travel potty if you are always on the go with your little ones and want something durable. OXO is a top household brand, and you can feel the durability of this convertible toddler potty seat too.

• Opens quickly and easily for on-the-go potty emergencies
• Can be used flat on toilets; legs lock open for use as a standalone potty
• Legs fold in for compact storage in cars, strollers or diaper bags
• Disposable bags need to be purchased separately
• Not suitable for older children
• May not fit all toilet seats

I love how easy it is to use this travel toilet. It opens quickly and easily, and can be used flat on toilets or as a standalone potty. The legs lock open at the ideal height for growing tots, and the soft, flexible flaps hold disposable bags securely in place. The potty also comes with three disposable bags with absorbent pads and a travel bag for storage.

The smooth surfaces of the potty are easy to clean, and the generous shield prevents splatter. The legs fold in for compact storage in cars, strollers or diaper bags, making it perfect for parents who are always on the go.

However, the disposable bags need to be purchased separately, and the potty may not fit all toilet seats. It is also not suitable for older children.

Overall, the OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty is a great investment for parents who are always on the go with their little ones. It is easy to use, easy to clean, and compact enough to store in a diaper bag or stroller.

MCGMITT Portable Potty Seat

I love the convenience of this travel potty for toddlers. It comes with a travel bag, can convert into a toilet seat cover, and if it’s being used as a separate toilet you can use the included potty bags.

• The potty seat can be used as a stand-alone bedpan or as a little toilet seat cover in combination with most toilets.
• The non-slip design ensures the stability of the toilet seat, allowing your child to gain more confidence while using the toilet as a beginner.
• The portable potty seat is easy to use and comes with disposable drawstring potty bags, which makes potty mess-free.
• The expanded size of the seat is 13.8 x 12.6 x 3.2 inches, which may not be suitable for larger children.
• Cleaning the potty can be a little messy.
• The bowl is a little small, which may not be ideal for children who need to go frequently.

This travel potty seat is easy to use and comes with disposable drawstring potty bags, which makes the whole ordeal mess-free. Plus, the non-slip design ensures the stability of the toilet seat, allowing my child to gain more confidence while using the toilet as a beginner.

One thing to keep in mind is that the expanded size of the seat is 13.8 x 12.6 x 3.2 inches, which may not be suitable for larger children. Additionally, cleaning the potty can be a little messy, so make sure to bring wipes or paper towels. The bowl is a little small, which may not be ideal for children who need to go frequently.

Overall, I would recommend this for anyone looking for a portable potty seat for their little ones. It’s convenient to use, easy to carry around, and comes with everything you need to make potty training on-the-go a breeze.

YUNHECAM Toddler Portable Potty Training Seat

I recommend this portable toilet if you would want to possibly use it with older children or adults.

• Suitable for different ages as the weight limit is 220 lbs.
• It’s so easy to snap into place an use quickly
• It includes 60 disposable bags and is an easy seat to clean
• May not fit in some small diaper bags
• Disposable bags need to be purchased separately after the initial 60 are used
• May not be suitable for larger children or adults over 220lb

This travel potty is suitable for children of different ages, and it’s also sturdy enough to support the weight of an adult up to 220lb. The installation is very easy, and it folds up nicely for storage in the car or backpack.

The disposable bags that come with the product are very convenient for cleaning, and they are easy to find in local supermarkets. However, after the initial 60 bags are used, you will need to purchase more separately. One thing to note is that the potty seat may not fit in some small diaper bags, but it does fold up small and put in the car.

Overall, this travel potty is a great investment for parents who travel frequently with their family of older children and adults.  I highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to make their life easier while on the go.

When it comes to choosing the best travel potty, there are a few things to consider. As a parent, I know how important it is to have a reliable and convenient potty for my child while on the go. Here are some features to look for when choosing a travel potty:

Portability

The whole point of a travel potty is to be able to take it with you wherever you go. Look for a potty that is lightweight, compact, and easy to carry. Some potties even come with a carrying case or handle for added convenience.

Travel potties need to be able to withstand frequent use and transport. Look for a potty made of sturdy materials that can hold up to wear and tear. Consider the weight capacity and age range of the potty to ensure it will work for your child.

Ease of Use

The last thing you want is a complicated potty that is difficult to set up and use. Look for a potty that is easy to assemble and disassemble, with simple instructions. Consider the size and shape of the potty, as well as any extra features like a splash guard or removable bowl.

Travel potties can get messy, so it’s important to choose a potty that is easy to clean and sanitize. Look for a potty with a removable bowl or liner that can be easily emptied and washed. Some potties even come with disposable liners for added convenience.

Compatibility

Finally, consider how the travel potty will fit into your overall travel plans. Look for a potty that is compatible with the type of travel you will be doing, whether it’s by car, plane, or train. Consider the size and weight of the potty, as well as any additional accessories or supplies you may need.

Now you know when choosing a travel potty to look for a portable, durable, easy to use, hygienic, and compatible potty that meets your child’s needs.

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Best travel potties: portable potties and toilet training seats Mumsnetters won't leave home without

Are you preparing to head outside the home with your toilet-training toddler? Here are the best compact and portable travel potties, as recommended by Mumsnet parents. 

By Lucy Cotterill | Last updated Apr 16, 2024

Potty training your toddler can be a fairly overwhelming experience. While your child may be fairly confident using the potty in their familiar home surroundings, heading outside the house with your ‘nappy-free’ toddler can be a little more daunting for all concerned. 

Taking a travel potty out and about can really take the pressure off, allowing you to enjoy a day with your toddler without needing to worry about the location of the nearest public toilets. Generally relatively compact in size, the best travel potties can easily be stashed in the basket of your pushchair or even in your changing bag , ensuring you’ve always got a solution to hand in case of toilet training emergencies. They can also help improve your child’s confidence, allowing some independence while reducing the risk of accidents. 

With a range of designs to choose from, including stand-alone potties and compact fold-out designs, a travel potty or toilet training seat is ideal for day trips, travel, camping and holidays. Some travel potties can also be used as a hygienic toilet seat reducer, helping aid the transition from a potty to a regular toilet.  

To bring you a definitive list of the best travel potties you can buy today, we tapped into the hive mind of Mumsnet parents, seeking their tried and tested recommendations on travel potties that have supported their child’s potty training journey. We then researched wider consumer feedback on the products Mumsnetters rate, gaining wider views on the potty’s ease of use and portability. 

Whether it’s a disposable travel potty, a foldable travel potty or a travel seat for public toilets, here are the best travel potties that make toilet training outside of the home simple and stress-free. 

Best travel potties at a glance:

Best overall travel potty: Pottette Plus 2-in-1 Compact Universal Potty | Buy now

Best budget travel potty: Hippychick Tron Travel Potty | Buy now 

Best foldable travel potty: Pottiagogo Travel Potty | Buy now

Best travel potty seat: OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty | Buy now

Best travel potty for car journeys: My Carry Potty | Buy now

1. Best overall travel potty: Potette Plus 2-in-1 Compact Universal Potty and Toilet Training Seat 

Price on writing: £17 | Buy now from Amazon

Size : H7 x W22 x D23cm | Type: 2-in-1 design

What we like

Includes three disposable biodegradable liners

Includes carry bag for travel

Stable rubber feet 

Converts from potty to toilet trainer seat as your child grows 

What we don’t like

The cost of liners can add up

What Mumsnet users say

We used the Potette Plus. It’s a really easy-to-use potty which folds flat and uses disposable liners. It can also be used as a toilet training seat. (Recommended by Mumsnet user MelBushman )

“We have a Potette Plus and I love it. My daughter calls it her 'out and about potty' It folds up for storage, and also right out to act as a little toilet seat so they can sit comfortably on the loo. We're in the throes of potty training and we've used it in a dance studio (loo seat), clothes shop (loo seat) and a park (potty) this weekend. Absolutely invaluable. It comes with plastic bag inserts, which you have to buy more of, but you can just as easily use a plastic shopping bag with a wad of kitchen roll in it.” (Rated by Mumsnet user Rainatnight )

Our verdict 

When asked in the forums for potty training tips, the Potette Plus travel potty was mentioned by Mumsnet users time and time again.

An innovative 2-in-1 design with robust, fold-out legs, the Potette Plus Universal Potty and Toilet Training Seat can be used as a full-sized travel potty with disposable liners, or converted to a toilet training seat for a more comfortable public toilet experience for your child. After use, you can simply fold the legs down flat for compact storage, before popping into the hygienic carry bag and continuing on your travels. 

The set includes three lightly scented biodegradable liners, with others sold separately as a pack of thirty . Making potty training almost fun, toddlers love how the pattern on the liner disappears when they get wet, while parents rate how the liquid turns to gel to prevent spills or leaks. With stable feet and a sturdy design that won’t collapse under your toddler’s weight, the Potette Plus is also really straightforward to clean after use. 

Related: The best potty training pants, according to Mumsnetters

2. Best budget travel potty: Hippychick Tron Travel Potty

Price on writing: £10 | Buy now from Amazon

Size: ‎ 48 x 24 x 9 cm | Type: Disposable 

Small, lightweight design

Pops out for potty emergencies or during travel 

Made from biodegradable materials 

Supports up to 50kg in weight 

Works out more expensive as a long-term option 

More suited to emergency use during travel 

Less comfortable seat than stand-alone travel potties

“I always took them to the loo if nearby, or took a disposable travel potty. They’re by Hippychick and are very good.”  (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Astromelia )

If you’re going camping, heading to a festival or planning a long car journey where your toddler needs to last longer between toilet trips, you may want to opt for an affordable disposable travel potty that will be easily accessible in case of emergencies. 

These pop-out travel potties from Hippychick are a really practical solution - a convenient, fully-lined cardboard design that simply folds out to create a disposable potty when required. 

Surprisingly sturdy, the Tron disposable potties can actually hold weights of up to 50kg, making them suitable even for older children if required. They’re also small enough to stash inside your coat pocket or handbag, so they won’t take up valuable storage space in your car.

Read next: The best breast pumps Mumsnetters swear by

3. Best foldable travel potty: Pottiagogo Travel Potty 

Price on writing: £15 | Buy now from Amazon

Size: 38.4 x 26 x 6.6 cm | Type: Stand alone travel potty

Realistic toilet shape aids the transition from potty to toilet

Includes pack of 20 liners 

Safety lock to hold securely when in use 

Innovative folding design 

Compact for travel 

Requires two hands to fold back up after use 

Additional liners sold separately

“Pottiagogo potties are really light and compact and have disposable liners. Good luck!”  (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Pegsmum )

With a compact and lightweight design that easily fits underneath your pushchair, the innovative Pottiagogo travel potty opens quickly and easily with a simple one-handed flick. Converting from a flat portable unit to a stand-alone travel potty in seconds, it’s ideal for those emergency toilet trips, car journeys, camping and festivals, even when your toddler has a habit of going from distracted to desperate in seconds. 

With a soft and comfortable toilet seat and a secure safety lock for stability, this travel potty is suitable for children aged 15 months to 5 years. Thanks to its realistic design, it can also help aid their transition to a full-sized toilet. 

With a pack of twenty biodegradable potty liners included, the Pottiagogo is hygienic and easy to clean. It does require two hands to fold back down, however, with two safety buttons that need to be depressed simultaneously to compress.

Related: The best potty training books for stress-free toilet training

4. Best travel potty seat: OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty

Price on writing: £49 | Buy now from Amazon

Size: 27.3 x 25cm | Type: 2-in-1 potty and toilet seat

2-in-1 potty and toilet seat

Quick to open for toilet emergencies

Moulded seat with a splatter guard 

Flaps hold disposable liners in place during use

Some reviewers felt it sat a little low to the ground for their toddlers

“I had this one for my daughter. So handy and compact; I just had it in my rucksack with a few normal pedal bin liners. Great for car journeys, using in public loos, travelling and everyday use.”  (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user HairyFeline )

“I have a folding potty which you line with a bag, or you can use it on a toilet seat to make it smaller. Oxo Tot. It's been amazing!! Useful for when you're out & not near a toilet.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Topjoe19 )

Thanks to its folding legs, this compact and portable travel potty converts from a potty to a toilet training seat in seconds, with the legs locking outwards to fit the majority of public toilets.

While this OXO Tot potty is fairly hard to come by and as a result doesn’t come cheap, Mumsnet users praised its compact and portable design that allows them to take it with them wherever they go. 

We love how the disposable liners (sold separately) are conveniently held in place thanks to the flexible flaps on both sides of the seat. With a smooth surface and splatter guard, it's also easy to keep clean and hygienic, no matter how much it gets used on your travels. 

Related: The best highchairs, tried and tested by Mumsnetters

5. Best travel potty for car journeys: My Carry Potty 

Price on writing: £29 | Buy now from Amazon

Size: 26 x 15cm | Type: Stand alone travel potty  

Choice of bright and colourful designs 

Carry handle for portability

Secure locking mechanism and leakproof seal 

No disposable liners required 

Large comfortable seat 

Quite bulky for younger ones to carry by themselves 

“We have a My Carry Potty. Son loves it and uses it everywhere: in the park, in the woods, down the bottom of our (massive) garden. He prefers it over standing but will also happily sit on a toilet at home or in public”  (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Kindofcrunchy )

“We have a My Carry Potty. My son is a bit funny about using toilets and often has an urgent need for a poo. He won't be able to use it for too much longer as he's quite big for it (he's four in August) but I like the security it brings.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user mynameiscalypso ) 

“My Carry Potty is the best. It just goes in the bottom of the pram. It’s good not faffing with bags/having to clean it immediately because it’s all just sealed away.” (Rated by Mumsnet user Jujujuly )

When it comes to child appeal, they don’t come more child-friendly than the bright and fun characters from My Carry Potty, with a wide range of super-cute designs including everything from brightly coloured blocks to dinosaurs, penguins and ladybirds. 

This multi-award winning potty may be a bit more bulky to carry than some, however, kids love the portable carry handle, allowing them to take it with them wherever they go. A stand-alone, bag-free design, the seat is large and comfortable with an integrated splash guard suitable for children from 15-36 months. 

We love the secure locking mechanism and leakproof, water-tight seal, helping keep the contents (and odours) fully contained until you reach a convenient place to empty it.

Read next: The best toys for 2-year-olds - Mumsnetters share their top tips

6. Best compact travel potty: The Whizzer by Kiddiwhizz 

Price on writing: £20 | Buy now from Amazon

Size: ‎7 x 7 x 13 cm | Type: Handheld potty

Lightweight, compact, portable design

Suitable for children up to 8 years

Moulded design for privacy

Leakproof when full 

Easy to clean

Handheld design may be less suited to younger children or toddlers with questionable aim

Some reviewers felt the bottle should be bigger 

“I've recently bought a Whizzer to take with us instead of the travel potty - good to have an option in the back pocket if he literally can't relax enough to urinate in a public loo” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user IvanTheDragon )

“These are brilliant and saw me through potty training both my girls!” (Recommended by Mumsnet user FinallyMrsE ) 

Our verdict

Available in a choice of colours, this handheld travel toilet is made from high-grade silicone and is quickly assembled to create a convenient travel toilet for car journeys, camping or anywhere your child may need a wee outside of the home. 

With a compact design that is small enough to pop inside your handbag, you simply peel off the lid and attach the spout before use. Designed to be used in an upright standing position; the privacy shield allows discrete use for both boys and girls. 

While some users felt the container could be bigger, it can hold up to 250ml, which the brand claims reflects the average size of an eight-year-old’s bladder - plenty to accommodate potty-training children. Completely leak-free when full, you can simply empty and clean the Whizzer when you reach your destination.

Related: The best toys for 3-year-olds - top gifts for preschoolers

7. Best travel seat for public toilets: Pejoye Foldable Potty Toilet Training Seat

Price on writing: £9.99 | Buy now from Amazon

Size: 35.56 x 25.4 x 2.51cm | Type : Travel seat / seat reducer 

Fun frog character 

Compact and portable folding design

Non-slip pads for secure fit

Easy to clean 

Comes with a carry bag to store after use 

May not fit toilets with square seats 

Not as sturdy as one-piece toilet seat reducers 

“You can get folding toilet seats for toddlers. Ours lives in my changing bag as my son is very slight and feels unsteady on toilets even if I hold him and so refuses to use them without a toddler seat.”  (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Hedgeh0g )

Suitable for kids from 12 months to eight years, this foldable toilet seat is ideal for travelling away from home, creating a hygienic and practical toilet solution for use at service stations, hotels, restaurants or other public toilets.

Stored in its own portable travel pouch, it takes up very little space in your bag, before opening out to create a cute, child-friendly frog character and a familiar toilet training aid for your toddler. 

This comfortable and hygienic toilet seat has non-slip pads that hold the seat securely in place during use, allowing your toddler to use the toilet independently without needing to be held. 

Read next: Best toddler reins to keep your little ones close

8. Best travel potty for comfort: Potette Max 3-in-1 Potty 

Price on writing: £25 | Buy now from Amazon  

Size: 32 x 27 x 2.51cm | Type: 3 in 1 design 

3-in-1 design suitable as a home potty, travel potty and toilet training seat

Hard reusable liner for home use

Legs fold flat to convert from potty to toilet training seat

Three disposable liners included 

Includes travel bag 

More costly than some

Disposable liners can be expensive to buy separately 

If you’re looking for a comfortable full-sized potty that can be used both inside and outside the home, the Potette Max 3-in-1 potty is the ideal choice, with an intelligent design that converts from a home potty to a travel potty and even a toilet training seat for use in public toilets.

The lightweight and compact nature of the Potette Max makes it easy to move around the home, using the hygienic hard liner that allows you to safely dispose of the contents and clean the potty between each use. 

When used outside the home, this versatile potty training tool comes with three biodegradable liners and a travel bag for complete convenience. Just like the Potette Plus, we love how the pattern on the liner disappears when they get wet. 

When visiting public toilets, you can also quickly convert this potty to a training seat by simply folding the legs out flat 

9. Best easy empty potty: Pourty Easy to Pour Potty    

Price on writing: £11 | Buy now from Amazon

Size: 30 x 17 x 24 cm | Type: Stand alone potty  

Handle and spout make it easy to empty

Comfortable seat with a high splash guard 

More suitable for use in the home 

The bulkier design doesn't fold flat 

Less portable than some official travel potties above 

“You can get a Pourty, which is a potty that’s designed to be emptied easily.”  (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user OhhhPeee )

Whilst not technically a travel potty, the Pourty potty has a unique easy-to-empty design that makes it convenient to use, even outside of the home. 

With a sturdy plastic design with a wide spacious seat and splash guard, this potty has a carry handle and pouring duct that allows you to wash away the contents after use. Even better, it doesn’t pour over the areas your child is likely to touch - making it more hygienic and easy to clean.

Whilst it's less compact and portable to use outside the home, it may be a good option for toddlers who are less comfortable using ‘non-familiar’ toilets outside the home. 

What are travel potties for?

An important part of your toddlers’ toilet training journey, a travel potty is a compact, portable and sometimes foldable potty that can easily be used outside of the home - whether that's as a stand-alone potty or a seat reducer for use on a traditional public toilet. 

For toddlers who are early into their toilet training journey and may get caught short, travel potties provide a comfortable and familiar experience when using the toilet outside, on holiday or during travel. 

What types of travel potty are available?

There are a variety of travel potty options and which is right for you will depend upon your child's age, size and stage of potty training 

Disposable travel potties - These are best suited for occasional/emergency use, such as a long car journey with a recently potty-trained toddler who hasn’t yet been tested over longer periods. Whilst relatively affordable, they obviously work out more expensive if used over the long term and aren’t the most sustainable choice.

Foldable/collapsable travel potties - With some big plus points for portability, these travel potties collapse down flat or have legs that fold in to make them more compact and easy to carry when not in use. 

Stand-alone travel potty - Whilst these don’t tend to fold down flat, these more robust travel potties are often more comfortable for toddlers, with large seats that are more similar in nature to a traditional toilet. Some require emptying immediately after use, while others have a seal to prevent leakage until you reach home or a convenient place to empty and clean.

Seat reducer / portable travel seat - Ideal for children who are confident using a potty but may feel less comfortable on a full-sized public toilet, these fold-out seats can be placed on top of the traditional toilet seat to reduce the size. These can help children feel more independent when using public toilets, without the need to be held by a parent. 

Multipurpose 2-in-1/ 3-in-1 seats - The most versatile choice, these designs can adapt to your child’s needs as they grow, switching between a potty and toilet training seat as required for use both inside and outside the home. 

Things to consider when choosing a travel potty

How old is your child? - What stage is your child at in their toilet training journey? If you’re planning to use a travel potty with an older child, you’ll need to check the weight or size limits to ensure they offer a safe and comfortable fit. 

How portable is it? - How easy is the travel potty to carry? Does it fold down flat or include a carry bag? Can it fit into your bag or basket of your pushchair for convenience? Consider how you want to transport it and look for more compact designs if you’re limited on space or prefer a more discrete potty. 

How easy is it to clean/empty? - How easy is the travel potty to clean? Does it need to be emptied immediately or can it contain the contents and odours until you return home? 

Does it require liners?  - Does it require the use of disposable liners and if so, are any included with the purchase? It’s worth considering how much the liners cost to replace and factor this into the overall cost. Other designs such as the My Carry Potty can be used without liners, but tend to be a little more bulky as a result. 

How easy is it to use? - For designs that fold out or convert, how easy are they to use? Can they be set up quickly in the event of a toilet emergency? How robust are they and do they have non-slip feet that can hold it securely in place during use?

How comfortable is it for your child? - Does it provide a comfortable and familiar base for your child to sit on during use? Is the seat spacious enough and how similar does it feel to an adult toilet?

Does it adapt to your child’s needs as they grow? - Can the potty convert to a toilet training seat/seat reducer as your child grows in confidence? 

How much does it cost? - How much are you willing to spend? Some parents prefer to opt for a budget-friendly choice for occasional or emergency use only, whereas you may be willing to spend a little more if you spend a lot of time outside the home with your toddler. 

Tips for getting out and about while potty training

Spending time outside the home whilst potty training can be challenging, but here are some of Mumsnet users’ best tips to make the experience run smoothly. 

1. Take your child to the toilet at regular intervals 

Toddlers can’t necessarily go for a ‘just in case’ wee like adults do, however offering the toilet regularly or simply reminding your toddler that a toilet is close by can help reduce the risk of accidents. 

“I would just take him to the toilet really regularly. There are toilets on most trains, in some stations, and all museums.” (Tip from Mumsnet user Hopeislost )

2. Bring the travel potty

Taking a travel potty with you, even if you don’t end up using it can provide additional reassurance and peace of mind.

“ Just bring a potty with you and keep asking them if they need to use it. The less fuss you make and the more you keep up with your usual routine the quicker they'll learn. People make the mistake of staying in with trousers off all week, but then forget they still need to learn to stay dry when out the house.” (Suggestion from Mumsnet user strongcupofTea )

3. Don’t be afraid to take pull-ups

If you’re likely to spend a significant amount of time travelling where toilet stops can be unpredictable, don’t be afraid to use a pull-up, even if over their normal pants. This can provide a backup in the event of an accident. 

“We had some long journeys and in those situations, we used pull-ups over normal pants and called them 'travel pants'. We didn't let on that they were absorbent / like nappies but they were useful for reassurance (ours, not the children’s) in case we couldn't make the loo in time. Wearing them over pants means they don't feel like nappies and avoid confusion.”  (Advice from Mumsnet user Elevenplusdilemma )

4. Take spare pants and nappy sacks 

Accept that sometimes potty training takes practice. With all the will in the world, your child may get distracted and forget they need the toilet before it's too late. Take spare clothes and knickers with you on your travel, along with somewhere to stash soiled clothing in the event of an accident.

“Along with spare underwear and pants, take a bunch of nappy sacks. You don't want wet wee-stinking clothes loose in your bag!” (Tip from Mumsnet user MooseBreath )

What is the best travel potty to buy?

Our top pick for a travel potty is the Potette Plus thanks to its stable yet compact and portable design that adapts to your child’s needs as they grow. 

How we chose our recommendations

Recommendations from real mumsnet users .

Mumsnet forums are full of hints and tips from parents about their child’s potty training experience, with many users sharing the methods and tools that have supported their child to become dry during the day and night 

First, we sought out the trusted opinions of Mumsnet users, to get their feedback on the travel potties that they rate, recommend and have used with their own children.

We also looked out for any negative reviews, where Mumsetters highlighted products that they felt were poor quality, difficult to clean or bulky to use outside of the home. 

Expert opinions

Next up, we considered reviews and feedback from trusted industry experts. We want to be confident that the products we recommend are fit for purpose, so we looked out for award-winning products or those that were well regarded in the marketplace.

Authentic consumer reviews

Finally, to bring you our definitive list of the best travel potties on the market, we thoroughly investigated genuine, in-depth customer reviews on retailer sites such as Amazon, Argos and John Lewis to get wider consumer experiences regarding the potties on our shortlist. 

About the author

Lucy Cotterill is a mum of two and a Content Writer at Mumsnet, specialising in baby/child and lifestyle product reviews and round-ups. Having written product reviews on her own blog Real Mum Reviews since 2012, Lucy loves to research and explore the pros and cons of products, scrutinising reviews and consumer feedback to help people make confident purchases. 

With two girls of her own, Lucy knows only too well the fear that can arise when your newly potty-trained child needs a wee (usually at the furthest point away from a toilet). She’s tested a variety of toilet training tools in her time, including some of the brands featured in this piece. 

Originally from a HR background with a degree in Business Studies, Lucy developed a real passion for blogging and writing when her children were young, going on to write for several online publications including US parenting site Pregistry and the Evening Standard. When she’s not manically tapping the keys of her laptop, Lucy loves nothing more than to cosy up with her Kindle and enjoy the latest thriller, or compete in Nintendo Switch rallies with her daughters aged six and 10.

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Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about where we find our recommendations. We write about products that we feel offer the best value to most parents – the ones that our users would recommend to their own friends and family.

10 of the best travel potties and seats

Leaving the house while you're potty training can be daunting, but having a foldable travel potty or seat with you wherever you go can do loads to relieve your worry about possible out-and-about toilet accidents...

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When you first start potty training, even the thought of leaving the house is enough to bring you out in a cold sweat. Enter the travel potty. Travel potties can be used just about anywhere, so they're ideal if you’ve no idea where the nearest toilet is.

If your child is a little older and starting to use the toilet at home, a foldable seat will make using public lavatories much easier and more hygienic – and you won’t have to worry about holding them steady so they don’t fall in!

Best travel potties and seats at a glance

• Best travel potty for portability: Hippychick Tron Travel Potty, £9.49 for pack of 3 at Amazon
• Best travel potty for on-handed opening: Pottiagogo Folding Travel Potty, £14.99 at Amazon
• Best travel potty for doubling up as a toilet seat: Potette Plus Convertible Travel Potty, £19.99 at Amazon
• Best travel potty for cute designs: My Carry Potty, £29.99 at Amazon
• Best foldable toilet seat for using public toilets: Pejoye Foldable Toilet Seat, £9.95 at Amazon
• Best portable child's urinal for discreet toilet trips: Kiddiwhizz Whizzer, £19.99 at Amazon
• Best travel potty for easy cleaning: Oxo Tot 2-in-2 Go Potty, £20
• Best value travel potty: Pourty Potty, £9.99 at Amazon
• Best foldable toilet seat for character appeal: Paw Patrol Foldable Toilet Seat, £11.99

We’ve searched the market for the best portable potties and foldable toilet seats around so your child doesn’t get caught short while they’re away from home. If you're taking your travel potty on a family holiday, take a look at our best travel cots too.

The best portable travel potties and foldable toilet seats…

1. hippychick tron travel potty, £9.49 for pack of 3, – best for portability.

This innovative disposable potty folds up super small so you can pop it in your bag or you’re your pocket whenever you go out. Its folded size is just 16cm x 9cm x 3cm and it weighs just 60g (less than your smartphone) so you won’t feel like you’re lugging the kitchen sink with you every time you leave the house.

This cardboard eco potty is made from fully biodegradable material and is surprisingly strong – it can hold a child weighing up to 30kg so will definitely cope with your toddler or preschooler, even if they’re big for their age. It is used with a biodegradable pad, which will absorb up to 250ml in just 30 seconds. And once your child has been, you can close it up to stop any of the contents and their odours escaping before you dispose of them.

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Available from: Hippychick , Amazon and Fruugo

2. Pottiagogo folding travel potty, £14.99

– best for one-handed opening.

Awards: Silver – Potty & Toilet Training Product, MadeForMums Awards 2022

One of the best features of the Pottiagogo is that you can open it quickly and easily with just one hand – ideal if it’s an emergency and there’s no time to spare. It is extremely simple to set up and is used just like a standard potty – you just need to add a bag with absorbent liner to catch the contents.

The travel potty is lightweight but sturdy and it folds down flat so it won’t take up too much space when you’re out or when storing it at home. Tester Petya, mum of 2, called it “the perfect size – not too big or small” and said that it was “very easy to carry around”. It isn’t as discreet as some of the options on our list, but it will fit neatly in the bottom of most pushchairs.

Overall our MFM testers liked the quality and sturdiness, with a safety lock to secure it in place, but found fitting the bags a little bit tricky at first. Tester Graham, dad of 2, also felt that it needed a raised front and back for easier positioning.

Available from: Kidly and Amazon

3. Potette Plus Convertible Travel Potty, £19.99

– best for doubling up as toilet seat.

The Potette Plus is a full size travel potty that also turns into a toilet training seat, so you can use it at home as well as on the go. The plastic potty folds down small and comes with its own convenient and hygienic drawstring bag to carry it round in. When using it as a travel potty, you will need to use disposable liners – it comes with 3, which are fragranced, absorbent and biodegradable.

We loved the fact you could use it as a seat as well as a travel potty, meaning you get 2 products for the price of 1. This also means you can use it on public toilets when your child is a bit older but not quite ready to use adult-sized loo seats. Remember to make sure the legs click securely into place before your child uses it as a potty, as one reviewer forgot and found it toppled over easily.

Parent tester Varvara tested this with their 2 year old and said, "It's very sturdy and looks great. The colours are vibrant and the potty is pleasant to use with a very convenient design. My child loves using it on a big toilet and took to it straight away".

Available from: Amazon

4. My Carry Potty, £29.99

– best for cute designs.

My Carry Potty is probably the cutest looking portable potty on the market! It comes in lots of colourful character designs including a fox, bumblebee, ladybird, penguin and dinosaur so your child can choose their favourite.

But the My Carry Potty does more than just look good - it’s lightweight, leak-free and bag free so you don’t have to keep remembering to buy bags or liners. There’s also a handle making it easy to carry and it looks like a cool little suitcase. It isn’t as compact as some of the others on the list, for example you can’t sling it in your bag, but it is durable enough that you can use it as your main potty at home too.

This is handy if your child is particular about where they do a number one or two, as you can make sure they always have their familiar potty with them. The lid forms a completely watertight seal so you also don’t have to worry if you can’t empty it straight away.

Available from: Amazon and John Lewis

5. Pejoye Foldable Toilet Seat, £9.95

– best for using public toilets.

We love this foldable toilet training seat with its bright colour and cute, quirky design. This product is perfect for older children who are making the transition from potty to toilet, but still feel a little uncertain about sitting on adult-sized seats.

The toilet training seats you typically have at home are a bit unwieldy and awkward to take with you on a day out, but this one folds up into 4 so it is a quarter of its normal size and it weighs just 200g. It comes with a little bag to carry it in, so you can put it into your bag or the boot of your car without worrying about germs.

The seat has been designed to be wipe clean so you can clean it ready to go for your next trip out. It fits most standard toilets and has non-slip silicone pads to keep it firmly in place, so it won’t move about when your child is sitting on it either.

6. Whizzer (Kiddiwhizz), £19.99

– best for discreet toilet trips.

Whizzer's portable and eco-friendly urinal is great for avoiding accidents when you’re out and about. This cute flask-sized product, made from silicone, looks like a reusable bottle so it isn’t obviously a potty and can be used very discreetly.

One of its major selling points is selling points is that it is leakproof so you can take it with you if there is nowhere convenient to empty it straight away. Designed to be unisex, its capacity is large enough to be used by older children up to the age of 8. Our testers did think it was quite pricey, but parent tester Charlotte commented that it's a “handy and attractive bit of kit that’s useful.”

It is small enough to put in your bag for when you need it, plus the flask shape means you don’t need to find somewhere for your child to sit down like with traditional potties and it can even be used in the car on long journeys. Parent tester Lauren, who tested this with their 6 year old, said: “Harley absolutely loves being able to use his whizzer, especially when out and about as he doesn’t have to wait to find toilets. He loves the colour and how it doesn’t look like a toilet. Super easy to set up, with just a couple of wiggles.”

Available from: Amazon and Kiddiwhizz

7. Oxo Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty, £20

– best for easy cleaning.

Like the Potette Plus, the Oxo Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty is both a travel potty and a toilet seat. It’s easy to set up – it just takes 2 clicks to get it into the right position – and the legs fold up so it can be carried around flat in its own bag. When it’s in its bag, it’s still the size of a small toilet seat and weighs 680g so bear that in mind when planning trips and days out. However, it does fit into most backpacks and would be easy to stow at the bottom of a pushchair.

The potty comes with 3 disposable bags but you’ll need to remember to buy more. Customers liked the size when it was set up, as it is small enough to be comfortable on little bums yet felt sturdy and secure. Its no-fuss design also means it’s simple to keep clean.

8. Pourty potty, £9.99

– best for value.

The Pourty isn’t marketed as a travel potty but we’ve included it on the list as its clever design makes it super simple to pour the contents away after use. This potty would work well as both the main potty at home and popped into the car or pushchair to use while out and about, saving you from the expense of buying 2 products.

The British design includes a handle at the front and a pouring duct at the back. It’s still comfortable for your toddler to sit on, with 2 back rests for support so they won’t topple off if they lean back. There is also a high splash guard at the front to stop anything spilling out. We also like the quality of the product – it feels sturdy and well-made and is a doddle to clean after use.

Read our full MadeForMums review of the Pourty Easy-to-Pour Potty

Available from: Amazon and Uber Kids

9. Paw Patrol foldable toilet seat, £11.99

– best for character appeal.

If your child needs a little persuading to use an adult-sized toilet, this Paw Patrol-themed seat might do the trick. Ideal for children who are starting to move from the potty to the toilet at home, it will help them feel confident sitting on a public toilet and means you don’t have to worry about them touching the loo itself.

Made from lightweight plastic, it folds up into quarters so it is small enough to pop into a changing bag or backpack. The bright colours and character design mean it is visually appealing to your child and it has non-slip pads to stop the seat moving or tipping when your child is sitting on it. Once you open it up, it locks in place so it feels stable too.

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Best Potty Training Seats, Tested by Parents With Potty-Training Tots

In a nutshell: Based on expert interviews, reviews from real parents and survey feedback from over 300 members of The Bump community, we chose Nuby’s My Real Potty Training Toilet as the overall best as it looks like a real toilet, is easy to clean and has a handy wipe holder.

If you’re over diapers and your child is showing signs that they’re ready to transition out of them, there’s no time like the present to kick off your potty training journey. While all you really need is patience and a plan, a training potty that makes your kiddo feel comfortable and confident can help set them up for success. While this may seem like a straightforward purchase, you’ll need to choose between a training seat that attaches to your toilet or a freestanding potty chair. “Ultimately, when deciding between a potty training chair or seat, it comes down to what works best for you and your child,” says Mona Amin , MD, a pediatrician and podcaster based in Miami, Florida.

Keep reading for everything you need to know to choose the best potty training seats and chairs for your child, and our top picks for the best training toilets available on the market today—including this year’s Best of The Bump winner.

How We Tested the Training Potties

For more than 10 years, The Bump has acknowledged the best baby products on the market through our award series. To help you find the best potty training seats on the market today, The Bump editors did extensive research to identify the most popular, effective and easy to clean options out there. Then, with the help of real parents, we put them to the test. Here’s how we did it:

We interviewed a board-certified pediatrician and got the lowdown on must-have features as well as potty-training tips for parents.

We consulted guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on how to choose the best potty for your child.

In May 2023 we surveyed 300 members of The Bump community. We asked this sample of new parents to rate the potty training seats and toilets they’ve used with their own kids and to comment on their overall experience. We evaluated this data and used it to inform our product choices.

We enlisted the help of real parents of potty-training toddlers. They used these training potties in their homes; as their children sat and subjected these potties to truly unforgiving tests, our parent product testers carefully evaluated each training potty for ease of cleaning, ease of use (for parent and child alike), effectiveness, style and design and value for money.

Pairing this rigorous testing protocol with our own expertise and insights, we bestowed the prestigious Best of The Bump award to the overall best training potty. And then we went one step further, using the testing results to identify other standout options that are particularly good for your specific needs, whether you’re looking for a folding option to take on the road or a potty that encourages your child in the voice of a popular character.

Interested in learning more about our editorial process? Read about how The Bump develops and reviews all articles , including product reviews.

Best Training Potties to Shop

Overall best training potty.

• Looks like a real toilet
• Flushing sounds
• Tank fits full-sized wet wipes
• Some users warn that boys, standing to pee, can get urine inside the hollow base

Ask a parent—any parent—and you’ll find out pretty quickly that there’s no road to potty training that’s 100 percent smooth. That said, our product tester’s rave reviews of the Nuby My Real Potty Training Toilet suggest this product can certainly help pave the way. This Best of The Bump award winner earned perfect 5 out of 5 scores across the board, from ease of use to effectiveness, ease of cleaning, style, design and value for money. (See all of this year’s Best of The Bump winners .) But what makes this toddler toilet particularly special is its uncanny resemblance to the classic porcelain potties grownups use to do their business. And what pint-sized tyke doesn’t want to emulate the adults in their house?

“When choosing a seat for potty training, I knew I wanted something realistic,” our product tester told us. “Something that was his size so he’d feel comfortable and included. It’s helped him know what to use when he needs to go.” The Nuby training toilet even comes with a handle kids can flush for realistic sound effects, and a built-in compartment for wipes. And since you never know when you’ll need the integrated splash guard, it’s a good thing this model comes with one.

Our tester also deemed the My Real Potty Training Toilet sturdy despite its lightweight design. The anti-skid rubber base prevents the disaster that could ensue from a sloshy potty sliding across the bathroom floor. In fact, she had only accolades to share after her son took this potty chair for a test drive: She went so far as to call it “perfect” and “fun”—two words that are rarely associated with potty training, if we’re being honest!

Type: Potty chair | Dimensions: 12" (L) x 18" (W) x 10" (H) | Weight: 3.8 lbs.

Our product tester says: “I wanted my son to have his own toilet and this is just perfect. He lit up when he heard the flushing sound!”

Best potty training seat

• Dial adjusts seat to fit your toilet
• Easy to wipe clean
• Hanging hook for easy storage
• Some reviewers say the splash guard is lower than expected

Is your bathroom already overrun by bath toys or do you prefer to keep your restrooms free of pint-sized paraphernalia? You’re in luck! This minimalist potty training seat can help you teach your toddler to poop and pee in the real potty without affecting your aesthetic. The BabyBjorn Toilet Training Seat features a simple white plastic design—no bright primary colors here. “It’s the perfect size for [ my daughter ] but looks and feels like a regular toilet seat,” noted our tester, who awarded the seat 5 out of 5 scores for both effectiveness, style and design.

The seat weighs in at under 1 pound, so kids can position the seat with utmost independence—a good way to teach pride in potty autonomy. And although a hidden, adjustable dial ensures it rests seamlessly atop any toilet seat, with a non-slip grip to prevent littles from going whoopsie-daisy, the seat pops off easily so it’s not inconvenient to other members of the household. “It was very easy to set up and use at different homes when there was the need,” our product tester said, giving it a 5 out of 5 for ease of use for herself and her daughter. “The BabyBjorn Toilet Training Seat really helped my daughter in potty training. She needed a ‘big girl seat’ without the big hole to fall through”—and this fan favorite fit the bill.

Type: Training seat | Dimensions: 11.5" (L) x 14" (W) x 3.5" (H) | Weight: 14 oz.

Our product tester says: “It’s very well made, and worth the money.”

Our community says:

“I liked the ease of use, portability, style and ease of cleaning.” -Julia*, mom and The Bump survey respondent

Best potty training chair

• Flush with lights, sounds and phrases
• Removable potty ring for use on a regular toilet seat
• Handles help toddlers feel secure
• Requires three AAA batteries

If your kiddo needs a little extra push to entice them to potty train, the Fisher-Price Learn to Flush Potty is worth its weight in wipes. While it resembles a real stand-alone toilet, this model ​​delivers all the entertainment when you flush, from rewarding musical ditties to lights and realistic swirling sounds. With a height that makes it easy for your toddler to independently plop and poop, and handles on each side to make them feel extra secure, this teeny-weeny potty promotes independence. Better yet, it supports them throughout their toilet-training journey with a transitional potty ring that can be used on a regular toilet seat when the time comes to move on to bigger and better.

Until then, the size is ideal for teeny tushies, our tester reports—and, importantly, it’s easy to clean. “I can easily dump the contents and then give it a good wipe down and everything is as good as new,” she said, giving the Learn to Flush Potty 5 out of 5 scores for ease of cleaning and ease of use. And while it’s a chair, not a seat, our tester was able to take it on the road without complaint. “It was so easy to tote with us everywhere,” she shared. “We even brought it with us in the car.” But the best part was how it sparked her daughter’s enthusiasm for potty training. “My toddler loves this toilet! She easily sits on it herself and is able to flush and feel so excited when she is successful.” Your future will be free of diapers in no time.

Type: Potty chair | Dimensions: 8.8" (L) x 15.1" (W) x 12.6" (H) | Weight: 4.4 lbs.

Our product tester says: “I love how it looks like a traditional toilet with a few fun touches to make it child-friendly! I wouldn't change a thing.”

Best portable potty training seat

• Folds flat for storage
• Legs lock for use on toilets
• Comes with plastic bag liners for easy clean up
• The stark white design doesn’t exactly excite resistant toddlers

As potty-training parents know best, when a kid’s gotta go, they’ve gotta go. It’s why the OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty earned top marks from our tester across multiple categories. The collapsible, easy-open potty seat is designed for standalone use anywhere thanks to disposable bags with absorbent liners that cover the seat for easy cleaning—no basin scrubbing required. The legs can be locked at a 90-degree angle for use as a standalone potty chair, folded out flat for use as a standard potty seat or folded in for compact storage. “I love that it can just go on top of a regular toilet seat for kids like mine that have older siblings and want to be cool like them and use the real potty,” our tester shared. Measuring 11 inches long and just above 1 pound, the whole thing collapses for compact storage, whether you’re tossing it in your car, your diaper bag or the bottom of your stroller.

While our tester used this potty to train her 2-year-old, she deemed it so sturdy that she kept it in her car for her 4-year-old to use in case of emergencies. “It’s really stable and good quality, not just cheap flimsy plastic.” She also liked its non-slip bottom, because let's face it—potty training is tough enough without the risk of slipping and sliding.

Type: Travel potty | Dimensions: 11" (L) x 11" (W) x 2.5" (H) | Weight: 1.2 lbs.

Our product tester says: “So easy to move this from room to room and bring on the go since it’s able to fold down flat. Literally great for any scenario!”

“Very affordable, easy to travel with and comes with a travel bag. /[It’s] great if you don't want to install something.” -Alexandra, mom and The Bump survey respondent

Best potty training toilet

• Low to the ground for independent use
• Rear storage compartment holds wipes
• Transitions to potty seat
• Some users say the seat comes off too easily

There isn’t one single reason why testers nominated the Summer Infant My Size Potty as the best potty training toilet—there are several . We’ll start with easy assembly, a quality that earned the My Size Potty 5 out of 5 for mom’s ease of use: “Putting the potty together was super easy and the directions were clear and precise. I believe it took me less than 5 minutes to set it all up—definitely a win,” shared our tester, who couldn’t get over the convenience of the potty’s petite footprint: “I love the simplicity of the seat Summer Infant My Size Pro Potty and how compact it is.”

Designed to resemble a realistic toilet, just toddler-sized, this potty chair features a chrome-style flusher with realistic sound effects to emulate the real deal, to the delight of the toddler who tested it. “My daughter loved that she could ‘flush’ the toilet and how real it sounded,” our tester shared.

While most stand-alone potties call for a bit of elbow grease between uses, a perk for parents is that the bowl on this pick can be removed for efficient cleaning—another area where this potty received a 5 out of 5 score. “It’s super easy to take the seat off to grab the bowl and discard the urine, and then easy to put the bowl and seat back on,” our tester reported. The potty seat even pops out of the chair for placement over the real toilet, which can help you transition your child to the big leagues without purchasing an additional accessory. This might contribute to the potty’s 5 out of 5 score for value: It's like getting both a chair and a seat in one package! At the end of the day, though, our product tester’s main reason for loving this toddler toilet was pretty simple: “It helped with her potty training process—and I think that’s priceless.”

Type: Potty chair | Dimensions: 10.3" (L) x 15" (W) x 13.8" (H) | Weight: 2.2 lbs.

Our product tester says: “Our daughter loves that she can get on and off herself and ‘flush’ the toilet.”

Best foldable potty seat

• Compact, foldable design
• Suction cups stick to any toilet seat
• No splash guard could mean spills

Although most parents will tell you that nothing about potty training is particularly convenient, the Jool Baby Folding Travel Potty Seat just might be the exception: This take-along seat folds nearly flat into a convenient travel bag that can be tossed into a diaper bag or purse. “All you have to do is unfold, secure it on the toilet and you’re good to go,” explains our tester, who had no worries about her child falling off or into the pot thanks to the seat’s eight suction cups. It could almost go without saying that she gave this innovative product 5 out of 5 scores for ease of use and style and design.

While you’ll have to wash it on occasion, our tester swears there are no hard-to-reach places—in fact, a simple wipe-down or sink rinse will do. She preferred this to emptying a basin after each use, going so far as to deem it “extremely convenient.” Best of all, her daughter was an even bigger fan. “It’s the perfect fit for her and it’s her favorite because now she feels like a big girl,” our tester reported.

Another awesome quality is the item’s color options: With three choices, there’s no way to go wrong. “I absolutely love the color,” our tester said of the gray she used in her home. Neutrals for the win! (Although if you like pastels, it comes in aqua and pink too.)

Type: Training seat | Dimensions: 6.6" (L) x 9.6" (W) x 2.5" (H) | Weight: 12 oz.

Our product tester says: “I honestly want to buy more for my other babies!”

Best training potty for reluctant kids

• Flushing sound and encouraging cheers
• Comes with stickers and a reward chart
• Detachable training ring for a real toilet
• Lid doesn’t lift
• Reviewers say their kids can easily remove the chair’s ears

This Minnie Mouse-themed potty training toilet’s sweet design features the character’s iconic ears to encourage hesitant potty-trainers to step right up. This was a huge help to our product tester, whose son had been reluctant to start on potty training with other products. “He pooped on this potty twice already so far, whereas he wouldn't on our other potty,” she told us. “He loves the interactive features; the flushing sound and the cheering sounds make him laugh, and he gives us the proudest smiles after each use.” Small wonder she gave the Minnie Mouse potty 5 out of 5 scores for ease of use and effectiveness!

Other notable features that our tester appreciated include a removable basin that’s easy to refresh between uses; a contoured seat replete with a splash guard that can be removed for use on a real potty; and even a reward chart to help your kiddo track their progress. The chair comes with a sticker your child can use to decorate their potty—think of it as an initial way for tots to mark their territory. And while admittedly bulkier than a potty seat, this trainer’s lightweight build means it transports easily from room to room. “We move it from our living room, to downstairs bathroom and even to our deck,” reported our tester.

If your child isn’t a fan of Minnie, opt for the Mickey Mouse version . But no matter which character you go with, our tester swears, “the bright colors and fun noises are what encouraged my son to finally get into the habit of using the potty,” she told us. “This potty truly facilitated this huge milestone for my son.”

Type: Potty chair | Dimensions: 9.3" (L) x 13.5" (W) x 15.5" (H) | Weight: 3.5 lbs.

Our product tester says: “My son immediately recognized Minnie’s ears on his potty chair and got very excited about using it.”

Best built-in potty training seat

• Built-in potty training seat
• Soft-close lid
• Integrated design eliminates bathroom clutter
• Assembly is more involved than placing a training seat on a toilet
• More expensive than alternatives

Some parents would like to avoid the hassle of emptying a stand-alone toilet, or transferring a training seat on and off their home’s primary toilet every time their kid has to go—and who can blame them? If this sounds like you, consider installing this two-in-one toilet-training contraption: With two seats under one lid—one normal-sized enameled wood ring for grownups and one smaller plastic ring for kids—there’s no wrangling a pint-sized potty cover on and off the toilet or wondering whether your kid will get too attached to their special training chair to use other toilets. A soft-close feature means no scary slams or finger pinches and say goodbye to emptying out little buckets of waste!

The design is subtle as can be, with biscuit, bone and white colorway options, and this sleek seat comes with magnets to keep the kiddie seat upright when not in use. Or, it can always be removed for an extra-deep clean. (If only all our kid stuff was so unobtrusive!)

Of course, the prospect of installing a permanent fixture might be intimidating, but don't let it scare you—our tester gave the NextStep2 5 out of 5 marks for ease of use (for her and her son). She reassured us that this seat is “easy to install on the toilet” and worth the (minimal) effort, since her son “loved being able to just put the seat down and go.” She also praised its stability compared to more mobile alternatives. “Using a portable seat can be a struggle, since they don’t often fit the seat and can shift around [ on the toilet ] ,” she noted. But with the Bemis NextStep2 Children's Potty Training Toilet Seat, you never have to worry about setup; just attach it and you're good to go from there on out.

Type: Toilet seat | Dimensions: 14.4" (L) x 17" (W) x 2.2" (H) | Weight: 7.9 lbs.

Our product tester says: “I love that it’s functional for the whole family and gives your kid the opportunity to use the bathroom on their own.”

Best affordable potty training seat

• Wipe clean surface
• Handles on either side
• Splash guard
• High splash guard can make it difficult for some kids to dismount
• No features to entice reluctant potty trainers

While potty training can be complicated, the truth is that you really don’t have to have any bells or whistles to get the job done—just a seat that makes your kid feel secure enough to sit on. The Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat takes a bare-bones approach, offering only the essentials: a contoured, tot-sized seat with a splash guard, non-slip edging to prevent slips and slides, and built-in handles, which our tester notes are “nice as a place to hold onto without having to touch the toilet.”

Of course, keeping things simple has its benefits: With a price point under $12, this seat is affordable enough that you can buy more than one for multiple bathrooms. But thanks to its lightweight design and portability, you might not have to. “We used the seat in one bathroom, but it would be easy enough to move it bathroom to bathroom or pack it if we were going on a trip,” our tester reported. And for those with small bathrooms or little tolerance for clutter, the seat has “feet” so it can stand up on its own alongside any toilet—no leaning or hanging hook required.

When it comes down to it, a simple potty is rarely a difficult-to-use potty; our product tester gave this budget-friendly choice 5 out of 5 scores for ease of use (for both parent and child), effectiveness, ease of cleaning and—of course—value for money, telling us, “I like the simplicity … you just set it on the seat and your child sits directly on the potty. It's easy to clean, simple to use and serves its purpose.”

Type: Training seat | Dimensions: 13.3" (L) x 13.4" (W) x 4.1 in | Weight: 15.9 oz.

Our product tester says: “My daughter likes to use it, and anything that draws her to use the potty is a huge bonus for us!”

Best multi-use training potty chair

• Child-friendly theme
• Converts to a step stool that holds up to 200 lbs.
• Seat with splash guard can be used on real toilet
• Tester wished for a travel bag
• Bold design

If the only thing this potty chair had going for it was the face of Elmo, it would have been enough to attract fun-sized fans. But it gets better: The Kolcraft Sesame Street Elmo Hooray! 3-in-1 Potty also offers a pretend flusher that plays encouraging phrases with Elmo’s distinct voice. So if your child is a Sesame Street fan, this is sure to be a hit. “My child would dance every time she flushed the toilet and would say ‘wash hands,’” our product tester reported.

For parents, there’s a 3-in-1 functionality that helps transition toilet trainers to the actual throne: Simply remove the seat—which is thoughtfully equipped with convenient handles—to place on top of a full-size porcelain potty, or lower its lid to repurpose the base as a step stool to help tiny toilet users rise to the occasion and/or reach the sink to wash their hands. “My toddler has fun just playing with it!” reported our tester.

If you're worried that this attraction might prohibit potty use elsewhere or while on the road, our tester confirms the entire potty fits in a stroller storage basket and is light enough for a toddler to tote from room to room on their own—for better or for worse, since you’ll still have to empty the waste cup between uses. Luckily, our tester reports no problems in this department. “I pour the contents into the adult potty, and then rinse with hot water and soap in the sink,” she shared, giving the Kolkcraft 5 out of 5 for ease of cleaning. “It’s very streamlined and very easy to use and clean.”

Children who prefer Cookie Monster—and look, that’s fair, he's delightful —might opt for this alternative edition . But no matter which character you choose, “the price is definitely fair for the product, since you don't have to buy a step stool or an attachment for an adult potty,” our tester said, giving it a 5 out of 5 score for value for money. “This is the only toddler potty you will need, since it can do everything. Such a great product.”

Type: Potty chair | Dimensions: 13.5" (L) x 13.3" (W) x 17.5" (H) | Weight: 3.4 lbs.

Our product tester says: “Did my toddler like it and find it appealing? 1,000 percent yes she did!”

*Note: Some names have been changed due to privacy requests.

Potty Training Seats vs. Potty Training Chairs

A typical toilet seat is both too high and large for teeny tushies, so you’ll want to jump start potty training with one of two tools: A training potty chair or a potty training seat.

For kids under 3, the potty chair is ideal. This tyke-sized toilet sits on the floor making it easy for your little one to use it independently. Most will have an inner basin that you can easily remove and empty. It may also include a splash guard in the front to block any rogue streams from reaching your bathroom floor. While cute and easily accessible, potty chairs have one obvious downside: Because they don’t flush like regular toilets, they require manual cleaning after every use.

You can avoid that icky step when you opt for a potty training seat, as this option sits directly on top of your toilet. There is, however, one drawback: The littlest of potty-trainers will likely need a step stool to get onto the toilet.

It should come as no surprise that many parents wind up with both a potty chair and potty training seat: Your child may begin on the potty chair when they’re very young, then graduate to an on-the-toilet potty training seat as they grow bigger. That said, there’s no wrong way to start the potty-training process.

What to Look for in a Potty Training Seat or Chair

Not sure where to start when it comes to picking out the best potty seat or chair for your tot? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Below, find features to look for, plus expert-backed tips to streamline your decision-making process.

Accessibility. When using a potty chair, be sure your child can confidently sit down and get up from the seat by themselves. Portable options can be placed wherever is most convenient for your tot—some little ones may even like to keep theirs in the living room or playroom for easy access when nature calls, says Amin. On the other hand, if your toddler is using a potty training seat, Amin advises parents to provide a stool or steps for them. “This is key for safety and comfort to stabilize their feet and bring their knees up,” she adds.

Sturdiness. The best toddler toilets are those that have rubber bases to prevent slipping during use, says Amin. Look for a potty training chair or seat that has an anti-slip stand to keep your kiddo secure.

Comfort. If your child doesn’t like sitting on their training potty, consider opting for a model that has armrests and a high back, recommends Amin. These elements make the seat more comfortable for your little one, encouraging them to stay on the toilet until they’re finished with their business. Ergonomic designs that are contoured also offer comfy, secure solutions.

Size. Another aspect to consider is size. While some tots find the small design of potty chairs less intimidating, others may prefer a potty training seat because they want to be like a grown-up, adds Amin. All in all, the best training potty for your little learner varies based on their unique needs and preferences.

Preference. Inviting your potty trainer to pick out their own potty chair or seat can help foster a sense of ownership that promotes interest in potty use, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics .

Easy-to-clean features. Lastly, you’ll want to make sure that the potty chair or training seat you choose is easy to clean. Amin recommends picking an option with a smooth plastic surface. Likewise, a splash guard is an important feature to prevent spills and messes.

About the writer:

Elizabeth Narins is a Brooklyn-based freelance writer who has previously held staff positions at Women’s Health and Cosmo . A mother of two, she delivered her first child in March 2020, when unexpected pandemic store closures and supply chain issues taught her the value of being prepared.

Interested in becoming a product tester for The Bump? Head here to apply.

Plus, more from The Bump:

Best Potty Training Books for Toddlers and Parents

Potty Training: How to Get Started—and Making It Work

I Tried 3-Day Potty Training—Here’s the Messy Truth

Mona Amin , MD, is a board-certified pediatrician based in Florida. She’s also the host of the PedsDocTalk podcast . She received her medical degree from ATSU School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, and completed her pediatric residency at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital in Albany, New York.

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The Best Travel Potty For Toddlers in 2024

Traveling with a toddler who is potty training can make the ride a bit more stressful if you are not prepared. However, a portable toddler potty can solve all of your problems!

Neither of my toddlers were willing to dangle over the chasm that is a regular-sized toilet bowl; we quickly learned that we needed an accommodation. We also potty trained our kids pretty early (both right at their second birthdays) so they really were too small to try to straddle a normal-sized toilet seat.

We actually needed a travel potty, or at least a foldable potty seat.

Haing a boy and a girl means we tried a wide variety of folding potty seats (and a few varieties of the portable travel potty) before we found what worked for each kid. Disclaimer: I’ve never met two children who preferred the same seat but you can definitely train them to use any seat you have, with time.

This post is meant to help guide you in the direction of choosing something that will work for YOUR toddler and YOUR schedule. After all, we are ultimately just trying to make “potty time in public” less stressful and more successful. We reviewed everything from a portable toddler potty to a portable toilet seat for toddlers and have our favorites listed below!

How do you travel with a potty training toddler?

Very. Carefully.

But seriously, how do you travel with a potty training toddler? You pack up all of the patience you have and resign yourself to the fact that you will stop way more often than you ever dreamed of.

If your toddler is new to potty training and still needs frequent trips to the bathroom, then we recommend traveling with a toddler travel potty. Instead of having to stop at gas stations (that may or may not be placed where you need them to be), the portable potty for toddlers allows you stop on the side of the road and go when (they) need to.

If your toddler understands the concept of “you have to wait a minute” and can actually hold it until you get to the next exit, then you can choose between a toddler travel potty or a travel toilet seat for toddlers.

Be prepared to stop, with all the grace and kindness you can muster, about every 1-2 hours. If you allow your toddlers to have snacks and drinks in the car then you are probably looking at the every hour mark.

What is the best portable potty?

The best portable potty (or travel potty seat) is going to depend on your child’s preference for where he/she wants to “go.” A toddler travel potty is made to be compact, easy to clean, and lightweight. Pretty much any portable toddler potty can be used at home or on the go, but some do travel better than others.

Your toddler may have preferences in terms of shape, size, or color. For that reason, we recommend buying a travel potty for toddlers (not a generic kids portable potty). These are typically smaller and come with fun options like character designs, toddler-sized features, and a variety of colors.

Any toddler travel potty should have an easy empty/clean-up design. Be sure to look for that as you review the top picks. Check out our list below before you choose your toddler travel potty!

Best Portable Toddler Potty : A Review of the Top 4

The best travel potty for toddlers is definitely a matter of opinion. But, we have broken down the top choices so you know exactly what to expect from each and can choose the best portable travel potty for your toddler.

Oxo Travel Potty

There are a ton of toddler travel potty options out there but the Oxo Travel Potty is unique because it can convert based on your needs! This 2-in-1 Go Potty is a perfect blend of portable travel potty and foldable potty seat.

Even though it doesn’t fold flat, it is still a lot more convenient than the standard travel potty with built in bowl, and gives you the option of using it as a travel toilet seat for toddlers as well.

The OXO travel potty will attach to any toilet (if you choose to use it as a potty seat) by folding the legs out to the side. Once flat, place it on top of any standard toilet seat. It also doubles as its own travel potty by simply folding the legs down and attaching a disposable bag !

My Carry Potty

The My Carry Potty is a great portable potty for toddlers. First of all, they can carry it themselves!

The My Carry Potty is less than a foot wide and tall, and it weighs less than two pounds. It does not require separate liners, has a very easy to clean bowl, and a tight seal around the outside.

It is designed for ages 18months to 3 years so it is on the small side for a portable toddler potty.

We linked the neutral gray potty but the My Carry Potty comes in a wide variety of colors and designs, that are also available on Amazon. They offer everything from penguins to dinosaurs to pastel pink.

Honboom Toddler Travel Potty

The Honboom toddler travel potty is a great folding option! This portable potty for toddlers folds up easily, has disposable bags, a detachable splash guard, and lays flat when storing!

Many of us have step stools that function similarly to this travel potty which is why I think the design is genius. Once opened, you flip the seat pieces to the side and line the inside with a bag. Closing the seat lids locks the bag in place. When your little one is done, you will remove the bag, discard, fold it flat, and keep on keeping on. How cool!

It does come with liners but they are very thin. I would recommend buying different liners or even using grocery bags (they fit well!).

ONEDONE : Toddler Travel Urinal

I know what you’re thinking…what is that?! I thought the same thing when I first saw it. This is technically a portable potty for toddlers in the shape of a portable urinal. It comes in two designs: one fitted for girls and one fitted for boys (pictured).

A toddler travel urinal is definitely a one-time use bottle/would have to be emptied after each use. However, it is the most budget-friendly portable toddler potty available!

It comes in a variety of designs and colors and is priced very reasonably around $10, Plus, it has 10k 5-star reviews!

Best Portable Toilet Seat for Toddlers

A portable toilet seat for toddlers differs from a portable toddler potty. The toilet seat requires an actual toilet for you to attach the seat to, whereas the portable travel potty is self-sufficient. The following travel potty seats are some of the best of the best. Pick one that works best for your family!

Personally, we really liked the Jool travel toilet seat (the first option), especially for our girl when she first started potty training. I kept it in its travel bag inside my purse so we always had it with us.

PRO TIP : Little boys who are just learning to use the potty sitting down will need some help pushing their pee down into the toilet. These travel potty seats do not accommodate for that! A big mess can happen quickly if you aren’t paying attention.

Jool Travel Toilet Seat for Toddlers

The Jool folding travel potty seat is one of our favorites for four reasons:

1. it has a smaller opening and wider border which means it can more easily adapt to any toilet seat, 2. it suctions to the seat to prevent slipping and sliding, 3. it has a smooth matte finish that feels almost soft and is super easy to clean, 4. it is 100% no pinch!

The one downside to this seat: it suctions very well. I always feel like I am going to break one of the suction cups off when I remove it. No broken parts yet though!

We cannot recommend the Jool seat enough. This is the seat we are currently using with our 2 year old and she loves it!

Homeify Silicone Travel Potty Seat

The Homeify foldable potty seat is the only silicone seat that features a completely pinch-free design. It has absolutely no creases that could allow for fingers or booties to be pinched.

It is easy to clean and also has an easy pull tab that prevents parents from having to touch the dirty seat or cover.

The silicone design makes the seat slip-proof, both for the toilet seat and for the person sitting on it.

This foldable seat also comes with a carrying bag.

Magtimes Portable Toilet Seat for Toddlers

A friend gave this travel toilet seat to us as a shower gift so we gave it a go when we first started potty training.

Here are three things we like about this one: 1. it has a fun design which makes going to the bathroom more “fun” while out in public, 2. it uses silicone pads to grip rather than suction cups so the removal of the seat is a bit easier, 3. it is no pinch!

The downside to this seat : it has a glossy finish. That means a cold booty can slide and a hot/sweaty booty will stick. Combine that with a lack of suction cups and you may have just pushed your toddler and potty seat off of the toilet just because they got stuck together. I know I almost did it while trying to get my toddler up on the toilet one day. Oops!

Character Travel Potty Seat

This travel toilet seat for toddlers has a 4.5 star review on Amazon out of 1200 reviews so there are obviously people out there who think it is a great seat. To me, it felt like the material was a little less sturdy than some of the others, but it also felt more lightweight.

This is one of the only foldable potty seats that uses a splash guard (perfect for little boys!). Truthfully, the splash guard makes it more and less convenient all at once.

If you have a little boy, I would encourage you to try it and see if it works for you. Amazon has a great return policy on stuff like this and you will, honestly, probably know how you feel once you take it out of the box.

For me, it was less convenient because I had to take the splash guard off to fold it each time. However, it is so nice to have that extra guard in place for little boys, You be the judge!

Extra Large Travel Toilet Seat for Toddlers

I included this one for two reasons. First of all, it is extra large (13.5″ x 11″) and still fits most every toilet. This is perfect for older toddlers who are potty training! It has a wider base and a slightly wider opening.

Second, it has rave reviews! Anything with over 10k 5-star reviews on Amazon usually means it has actually been tested and actually works.

This extra large travel potty seat uses silicone pads on the bottom and has an easy clean surface. It also comes in 4 fun colors and with a zipper carrying bag!

Travel Toilet Seat Covers for Toddlers

If you know your toddler does not need a toddler travel potty and you are not super excited about the idea of having to wipe a travel potty seat every time you stop, then maybe you should try travel toilet seat covers for toddlers. They are disposable, super easy to use, and require no clean up (well, except throwing them away.)

Relyo Disposable Toilet Seat Covers for Toddlers

These disposable toilet seat covers for toddlers are so fun! They are also very well designed because they cover all parts of the toilet seat that tiny hands can touch.

They are individually wrapped for convenience, come in a pack of 20, and offer 4 fun prints.

These travel toilet seat covers have a non-slip design that is also incredibly soft. They also feel much more natural than some of the disposable plastic materials.

60 pack of Disposable Travel Toilet Seat Covers

Disposable travel toilet seat covers are like a one-time use travel potty seat that you throw away as you leave the bathroom. They are not the most eco-friendly option but they are very convenient and require the smallest amount of clean-up possible.

These seat covers are large enough to fit over standard gas station toilets and other rest stop toilets.

They are also waterproof and non-slip. We kept a few of these in our car for years just for the adults to use. They make any public toilet a lot more sanitary!

Disposable Travel Potties

A disposable travel potty is, for us, an absolute emergency option (aka we do not really use these unless we have no other choice). We do not love the idea of having to throw a potty away every time we use one, but we also know that emergencies happen in unexpected places.

For that reason, a disposable travel potty for toddlers might be a good thing to keep in the back of the car, just in case.

Potty Flip Disposable Potty for Toddlers

The Potty Flip disposable potty is designed to have a quick set-up and cleanup. It comes in a flat package which makes it easy to transport, and quickly sets up into a disposable potty in less than minute.

It is designed to support up to 75lbs which makes it an ideal disposable potty for kids and toddlers. It also comes as a 3-pack.

However, we caution you against using this regularly, both from a budget standpoint and and environment standpoint. I believe they are great to have in an emergency kit in the car, but they probably should not be your main travel potty if you plan to stop multiple times.

Zensuno Emergency Portable Disposable Travel Potty

Zensuno has created two different sizes of disposable potties to accommodate ages 1-6. They do not have a weight limit listed but have indicated that it was field tested with light weight adults.

Note: these are designed to be emergency potties only. They come in a flat package about 6″ long and have a disposable bag glued to the inside.

That being said, the bag does not come out. So, if you are using this on the side of the road, you then get to carry around an open container of waste in your car until you find a trash can. There is no option to tie off the bag.

However, pee in a disposable potty in the car is still more ideal than pee in the carseat.

Travel Potty for Toddlers : Pros & Cons

There are pros and cons to even the best travel potty for toddlers. We have outlined some considerations for you as you decide whether or not a portable toddler potty is right for your family.

• They are portable and easy to clean

• They allow you freedom for where to stop to use the potty (e.g. no gas station necessary)

• They are not as compact as other options (like a portable toilet seat)

• They require a place to dump/clean the contents or they require liners (an additional cost)

Portable Toilet Seat for Toddlers : Pros & Cons

• Travel potty seats are much more compact and can travel anywhere

• They do not require liners or additional products because they use a toilet

• Foldable potty seats require an actual toilet

• They have to be cleaned right after each use because they were attached to public toilet

When should a toddler stop using a potty?

New moms ask this question a lot. As a former teacher and as a mom, I can honestly say it is one of the hardest questions to answer! It ultimately depends on each kid and on whether or not they are boys or girls. Clear as mud, right?

Typically, boys will stop using a travel potty before girls because they will become tall enough to pee standing up around the age of 3. They also usually transition to fully using a standard toilet at that point, whether sitting backwards or forwards.

Girls, however, are a bit more unpredictable. Everyone has always told me that girls are easier to potty train and my own experience fully supports that statement.

Girls will be big enough and feel comfortable enough to venture on to a full-sized toilet around the age of 3.5-4. So, somewhere in the latter part of their third year you should be able to give up the travel potty altogether.

Looking for awesome travel toys for toddlers?

If you need a travel potty or seat then you will presumably be in the car with a toddler. Might I suggest an awesome list of travel toys chosen specifically for toddlers?

Check out our list here and see if something on there would help make your road trips a little quieter.

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We love to hear feedback, especially firsthand suggestions! If you have a travel potty or folding travel potty seat that you love please leave a comment! Bonus points if you can show us how it works. Happy traveling!

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7 Best Potty Training Seats of 2023

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• There’s a distinct difference between potty chairs and seats. 
• Many factors go into the potty training seat selection process. 
• There are several accessories for your potty seat that will make training easier. 
• The transition timeline to the regular toilet seat varies by child. 
• Consider a travel seat for outings to help keep your child comfortable. 

Potty training can be a challenging (albeit necessary) phase in the parenting process. Teaching your child a new skill, especially one that involves quite a bit of mess, welcomes frustration from all sides.

The good news is there are plenty of teaching aids that make the process a whole lot easier—and a potty training seat is number one!

As with most kid products, there are so many potty seats to choose from. When I started training my daughter I had no idea where to start. Would she be drawn to a potty seat with a ladder or would a stool make her more comfortable? Maybe a potty seat with handles would make her feel more secure, or maybe they’d be a distraction.

If you’re about to start potty training or still on the hunt for the best potty training seat your little one will love, we’ve got you covered! Take the guesswork out of the equation and check out the 7 best potty seats of 2023.

Potty Chairs vs Potty Seats

Before we jump in, it’s important to note some distinctions in potty training lingo. Believe it or not, potty training chairs and seats aren’t the same. While we’re not discussing the best potty chair , keep in mind that potty chairs are a mini stand alone potty. They’re great for kids who might be intimidated by the regular toilet, though many parents find them a bit clunky. 

A potty seat connects to a regular toilet. The removable potty seat means you can go right into flushing without removing trays or dumping. These seats familiarize your little one with the stature of a regular toilet seat, prepping them for the future; the flip side is they might be too scared to use a seat due to the height.

Our Favorite

• This potty training with ladder allows your child to use the bathroom with independence
• Foldable feature for easier storage
• Anti-skid base for added safety
• Fits most standard toilet seats

I can tell you from experience that the Spuddies Spuddies Potty with Ladder is hands down the best potty seat of 2023. But don’t just take my word for it! There’s a reason it gets over 15,000 stellar ratings.

For starters, this ladder creates a level of stability and independence your child needs to succeed. 

We tried similar products with my daughter that wobbled all around and she was immediately scared to try again. This seat also has way less crevices than similar products which makes cleaning up those splashes a lot less grody. As if that wasn’t enough, this seat folds for storage much smaller than other seats we’ve used. 

The simplistic yet functional seat is less bulky than most.

Last, and maybe most important, is the handles. The handles on this seat are unlike its competitors, in that they’re far larger and much more accessible. Others have the handles built into the base which only offered a small opening for my daughter, making them harder to grab. 

• Ladder stability
• Less crevices = minimized mess
• Foldable for storage
• Sleek design
• Large handles
• A short fit for some toilets

Material : Plastic | St yle: Foldable View on Amazon | View on Walmart.com | View on eBay.com

Best for Independence: SKYROKU Potty Training Seat

• FITS MOST TOLIET SHAPES AND SIZE: SKYROKU kids potty training seat fits all standard size and elongated toilet seats(like V/U/O shape.NOT for square ). Foldable design make the potty training ladder moves easily, you can put toilet training seat aside when you don’t need it.
• SPECIAL DESIGN: This upgraded toilet seat contains many advantages:(1) design for adjustable ladder for different height; (2) design for protecting the spine; (3) design to avoid splashing urine; (4) design of soft and removable cushion for comfortable and clean use; (5) foldable design; (6) rotating design for adjusting different toilet.
• SUPER STURDY: Made of PP material, can hold 75kg(165lb) mostly, sturdy enough when your toddler climbs up/down. Also environmental friendly.
• TRAINING TODDLER:This toilet trainer ladder is both suitable for boys and girls with pee catcher design and it is very cute one with pink and blue color , which makes her or him super interested in potty time.

While the SKYROKU Potty Training Seat isn’t our favorite of the year, it’s a close second. With a similar structure, it has many of the same advantages as the Spuddies Spuddies potty seat. The ladder allows for independence, eliminating the need for a step stool; the splash guard is also a must have in the learning process.

There are a few flaws you need to know though. 

Though it does adjust to your toilet’s height, I couldn’t ever seem to make the legs fall on even ground enough to make it a sturdy potty seat. Likewise, the anti-slip guards on the base of the seat weren’t effective in keeping my daughter from sliding around. The removable pad is helpful in cleaning but the velcro attachments are already worn down.

• Adjustable height
• No need for a step stool
• Splash guard
• Less sturdy than some
• Anti-slip guards could be improved
• Padded seat attachment loosens

Material : Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | St yle: Adjustable, Foldable | Dimensions: 25.59″L x 14.57″W View on Amazon | View on Walmart.com | View on eBay.com

Best Design: Enteenly Toddler Toilet Seat

• 👶[Skin-friendly Material] – The potty training seat is made of high-grade harmless frosted plastic. The cushion pad is made of soft and durable PU material which means the pad is hard to age and crack, adds extra comfort to protect your toddler’s skin, and brings warmth to the baby’s bottom in the winter.
• 👶[Safety & Stability] – The training seat has easy-grip handles and non-skid edges to keep your child from falling over. The top of the seat is ergonomically designed to help toddlers sit on the toilet correctly, helping them feel safe and secure.
• [Less Cleaning Involved & Easy to Clean] – The 3.54in higher built-in splash guard is especially useful when it comes to little boys, you needn’t worry about urine splashing. The waste goes straight into the toilet and you simply flush. Plus, the padded part of the seat is removable, so you can clean it with warm water or with some wipes easily.
• 👶[Easy to Store] – Enteenly potty training seat doesn’t take up any extra bathroom space since it simply rests over the regular toilet seat. If you don’t want to store it on the floor, you can use the built-in hook to hang the potty training seat on a towel bar or on the side of the bathtub.

At first glance the Enteenly Toddler Toilet Seat looks like your average one size fits all seat, but it’s got some major noteworthy features. Where most seats like this are just placed on top of the regular seat, the Enteenly seat takes it up a notch; having a bottom buckle and adjustable arms, it creates a secure and custom fit. 

The padded seat is not only comfortable but removable for easy washing. It’s also built into the seat, not just velcroed on top.

One thing to consider with this potty seat is the height of the splash guard. Some parents have noted this higher guard makes it harder for smaller children to get on and off of the seat. 

• Arms that adjust underneath for a snug fit
• Built-in padded seat
• Colorful design
• Anti-slip strips
• High splash guard
• Requires more cleaning

Material : Polyurethane | St yle: Modern | Dimensions: 15″L x 12.6″W View on Amazon | View on Walmart.com | View on eBay.com

Best for Comfort: Nickelodeon Soft Potty Seat

• FITS MOST TOILETS: Fits securely on most regular and elongated seats
• CONVENIENT AND SAFE: Patented easy-grip handles provide extra security and stability for your child to also help build confidence while potty training
• DURABLE AND CONVENIENT: Polypropylene construction ensures easy use of this potty training seat until your child is ready for the regular toilet; Easy to clean by removing the soft cushion and washing with mild soap and water, then air dry
• STYLE: PinkFong Baby Shark and the family sing and swim through the sea

The thickness of the padding on the Nickelodeon Soft Potty Seat is what makes this one a winner. Comfort can be a major obstacle in the potty training process, so if you’re worried that’ll be the case for your child then this is the seat for them! It can be completely removed for cleaning and even comes with a detachable splash guard. 

This comfortable seat comes in all different character designs too so if your little one has a favorite show, you’re likely to find it with that design. It can be a great way to get them excited about the potty!

A few customers have mentioned issues with the seat being a proper fit, causing sliding issues. It’s recommended you measure before purchasing.

  Pros:

• Thick, comfortable padding
• Completely disassembles for cleaning
• Detachable splash guard
• Fun character patterns
• Issues with sliding
• Smaller opening than some

Material : Plastic | St yle: Sharktastic | Dimensions: 13.5″L x 13.5″W View on Amazon | View on Walmart.com | View on eBay.com

Best in Simplicity: Jool Baby Potty Training Seat

• Our Toilet Training Seat fits most standard toilets securely, working great for boys and girls.
• Specially Designed Splash Guard: Prevents urine from spilling out of the toilet and keeps your bathroom clean!
• Made with a non-slip materials, allowing your child to gain confidence when using the bathroom as a beginner.
• Jool Baby Potty Training Seat is so simple for your child to use. It’s light weight so your child can place the potty on the toilet seat. When your child is done, they simply place it back on the included hook! Perfect for travel as well!

If you’re looking for a streamlined option that gets the job done, the Jool Baby Potty Training Seat is for you. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles some of the other seats have but that can be an advantage if you have a child that’s easily distracted.  

With a built in splash guard and constructed in one solid piece, there’s very few cracks and grooves you’ll have to deep clean. This potty seat also includes an adhesive hook for storage that meshes with just about any surface.

Some reviewers have noted though that the splash guard isn’t high enough for their liking, for boys in particular.

• One piece, simple design
• Built-in splash guard
• Easy to clean
• Includes hook for wall storage
• Splash guard is small for some boys
• Storage loop on seat is difficult to use

Material : Non-slip | Style: Modern | Dimensions: 15.39″L x 11.81″W View on Amazon | View on Walmart.com | View on buybuyBABY.com

Best in Entertainment: Summer Infant My Size Potty Seat

• FUN SONGS & SOUNDS: Give your toddler something to look forward to after a job well done with 5 upbeat songs and flashing multicolored lights that play at the push of a button (press and hold button for 5 seconds to turn on)
• REALISTIC FLUSH: The large “flushing” button on the top of the seat is easy for kids to use and makes a realistic sound, just like using the real thing!
• AT HOME OR ON THE GO: The Summer My Size Potty Ring Lights and Songs lets you turn most standard-sized adult toilets into a convenient potty training seat, perfect at home or when your child has to “go” on the go.
• ANTI-SLIP DESIGN: Grips on the bottom of the potty ring keep it from slipping on an adult toilet, while built-in handles give your toddler added security when in use.

Are you trying to figure out how to potty train your stubborn toddler ? Do they need a little extra convincing to stay on the potty longer? If that’s the case, the Summer Infant My Size Potty Seat will be practically irresistible. This little seat entertains with 5 songs and dazzling lights, not to mention a flushing sound that’s just like the real thing.

Anti-slip design and with large handles too, it’s sure to make your child feel safe during use. You’d be hard pressed to find many concerns with this training seat, as it’s reported to be a top choice for making potty training fun. The only major concern is that it may have the opposite effect of being too distracting. 

• 5 songs to listen to
• Multicolor lights inside the seat
• Anti-slip design features
• Larger handles
• Might be distracting to some

Material : Plastic | Dimensions: 3.5″H x 11.5″W x 13″D View on Amazon | View on Target.com | View on eBay.com

Best in Functionality: NextStep 2 Toilet Seat

• CLUTTER FREE: Built-In plastic toddler potty Seat secures magnetically in cover when not in use to keep the bathroom clean and organized
• FITS ADULTS AND CHILDREN: Makes potty training fun, giving them independence by using the “big potty”
• NO SLAMMING: Seat closes slowly and quietly with a tap to eliminate pinched fingers
• NO MORE WIGGLE: With the STA-TITE Fastening System your seat will never come loose

A unique built-in design that’s as convenient as it is sturdy, the NextStep 2 Toilet Seat is one of a kind. Its functionality allows you to switch back and forth with ease from the adult seat to the kids sized seat. You’ll simply take off your old toilet seat and install this on and that’s it! No hooks, storage, or removal each time.

With a slow close seat and no pads or grooves, it has no shortage of features that please. A few customers have reported that it stains easily though, so that’s something to keep in mind before purchasing.

• Convenient use for the entire family
• Simple installation
• No need for storage or removal
• Slow closing
• Seat is reported to stain easily
• Child seat might need to be readjusted often

Material : Wood | St yle: Toilet Seat | Dimensions: 16.81″L x 14.38″W View on Amazon | View on Walmart.com | View on Sears.com

Recommended Accessories

While they’re not necessarily must-have items, these recommended accessories are helpful to have around during toilet training. Depending on their potty training age , they might even prove to be critical!

• Storage Hook : Potty seats that are just the seat alone without a ladder attachment can easily be stored on a hook. These hooks hang on the side of the water tank allowing you to place the seat aside when it’s not in use. 
• Step Stool : Again, if your seat doesn’t have a ladder you’ll want to purchase a step stool to create more independence. Even if your seat does have a ladder, a step stool comes in handy for practicing handwashing. 
• Faucet Extender : Not exactly a potty seat accessory, it’s still a necessity through the potty training process. Faucet extenders push the water down a funnel attached to the existing faucet; this makes it easy for your kiddo to wash their hands all on their own!

Factors to Consider in Choosing the Best Training Seat 

With so many to choose from, it can be hard to narrow down the best seat. That said, there are plenty of factors you can consider to help you make your choice. Here’s a short list to keep in mind:

• Comfort: Likely the most important consideration, comfort is everything when it comes to choosing a training seat. Part of that is ensuring the surfaces aren’t too hard and there’s no possible places for pinching. Stability is also an important element. The last thing you want is your child being scared of falling. 
• Cleanliness: While this is more for the parents than anything, it’s still a factor you don’t want to neglect. Does the seat have a ton of creases, lips, or cracks? Are there removable parts for easy cleaning? These are all questions to keep in mind. 
• Ease of Use: It’s important to examine each seat from your child’s perspective. Being able to independently use the seat you choose is a critical part of their potty training confidence. If the seat is hard for them to get into or requires your help most of the time, it might not be the right selection. 
• Size: Selecting the proper training seat size hinges on the size of your child. It’s not uncommon for bigger kids to go through a few training seats before finding one with enough space. Similarly, a child on the smaller side of the scale may feel vulnerable with a seat that has an opening too large. 
• Space: Another factor for the parents—space. It’s no secret that much of our kid’s stuff takes up a good amount of room, training seats being no exception. If you have the space, a floor potty chair might not be a second thought. If you’re low on space though, a ladder or folding seat is definitely worth considering. 

How long do kids need to use potty training seats?

There’s no exact timeline for when to stop the use of toilet training seats. It’s really dependent upon what your child is comfortable with and their progress thus far. Even so, it’s smart to begin introducing the regular sized toilet once your child is fully potty trained. The reason being that even the most confident toddler can hit a roadblock with this introduction.

Not only is the regular toilet seat not what they’re used to, it’s higher and often with a wider seat. When you’re out and about or even at a playdate your child may come to find the regular toilet is their only option. That said, when they’ve mastered the potty training seat, move right along to the regular toilet. 

What about potty training urinals for teaching boys?

If you’re opting for a urinal to potty train your little guy, there are plenty of great choices. Lucky for us, many of them have been made with parents in mind too. Features like removable bowls or trays, flushers, and mounting options make for easy use and clean up. Many are made with water wheels that have a way of making the training process fun!

They can also be used in tandem with a potty seat when you’re potty training—a great way to prep your boy for outings in any scenario. 

What are the best potty training seats for travel?

Bathroom trips outside the home can be tough to navigate without the right tools. If your little one has mastered the art of toilet training but is not quite ready to take on a full seat, there are plenty of simple fixes.

The first option is a foldable, portable potty seat. These seats usually fold up into a small pouch you can throw right into the diaper bag. Easy to use on any seat, they’re pinch proof and practical.

A second common choice is a travel potty with folding legs. You can insert a disposable bag for easy clean up and storage as well. This is the best potty seat option if your child is scared of the regular toilets in public bathrooms .

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Behind every majorly stressed-out parent, there’s a toddler they’re trying to potty train on the eve of a family vacation.

Let’s face it – potty training toddlers is difficult under the best of circumstances. When you throw the chaos of travelling in the mix, it becomes a whole other ball game altogether! Although I recommend leaving off attempting to potty train your toddler until after big trips, life doesn’t always cooperate with that advice!

Travelling with a toddler in the midst of potty training is possible, and a portable potty makes it much more convenient for your toddler when a standard toilet isn’t available. We’re no strangers to opening the side door of our car and letting our children wee out the side, but it’s certainly not the ideal scenario. We always took comfort in knowing that most passersby could relate to us on a deeply personal level.

This post is part of our best travel gear for toddlers series

A portable potty seat is a much more practical (and modest!) option for travelling with your toddler, especially those long car rides and camping trips . But which one will best suit your needs? There’s no need to stress because we’re going to take you through: 

Travel Potties vs. Potty Seats and Other Toilet Training Solutions

Features to look for in a portable potty, best portable potties and toilet training seats, other items to pack while potty training a toddler.

• More Handy Advice When Travelling With a Toddler

Not all portable potty seats are created equal, so we’ll break down the main options for you. In the end, the product you choose depends on your child. As we’ve previously mentioned in our guide How To Toilet Train While Travelling , each child is unique when it comes to toilet training. Some children enjoy having their own special loo to go in, while others want to be “just like Mum and Dad.” 

Travel Potties

Travel potties are a popular choice for road trips because they’re essentially just miniature toilets that you can insert disposable liners into for each use. This kind of portable potty for toddlers is great for those inevitable “emergencies” that tend to crop up when you’re 45 minutes from the nearest sign of civilization. 

A downside to this option is that you’re literally stuck “holding the bag” until you reach your next rest stop. However, if it’s between a stinky car ride or a soiled car seat, I’d take the smell over the mess!

Potty Seats

If your child has an aversion to a portable potty, a potty seat is a popular alternative. A travel potty seat provides an additional barrier between your toddler’s bum and the public toilet. These seats generally have anti-skid pads or some other material that prevents them from sliding around, and many can be folded down compactly so that you can slip them quickly into a diaper bag or backpack . 

A portable potty seat is an excellent way to put your toddler at ease when using adult toilets and prevent contact with bacteria and germs. However, you must wipe the seat down with an antibacterial wipe after each use, as it’s coming into contact with many more people than a travel potty would. These also aren’t much of a help if you have an emergency in transit. 

Disposable Toilet Seat Covers

Disposable toilet seat covers are a third option when travelling with a toddler “in training.” These work well anytime your toddler needs to use a public toilet, and you can simply toss them in the rubbish after each use. 

Each disposable cover is large enough to fit over the entire seat with room to spare since toddlers are notorious for touching more than they’re supposed to. The most significant drawback is that they don’t help those in-between stops, and you have to keep buying more. 

Portable Urinals

As a mum of two boys, I will admit that the ability to have your child stand up and whee can be both a blessing and a curse while on the go! If you’re the parent of a toddler boy and the idea of opening up the car door and pointing them outwards doesn’t appeal to you, a portable urinal is another way to go. 

Most portable potties for toddlers are similar in design and intended use, but there are several features to look for in order to get the best one for your toddler. 

Size : Your kids’ portable potty should be the right size for your vehicle and child. For example, if you have a small sedan that’s already packed to the hilt, you’ll have to put the larger potty and your toddler outside the vehicle each time they have to go. That may not be a practical solution in rain or snow! Additionally, if you have a very petite child or one who is big for their age, choose a portable travel potty that best suits their size. 

Portability: Ease of transportation is another essential feature to look for in your travel potty for kids. A potty or seat that folds or collapses for storage is both convenient and space-saving. Sometimes it’s difficult for passengers to navigate their way around the portable potty if there’s no good place to put it while not in use. Look for one that comes with a travel-friendly carrying case or bag.

Easy to Clean: Let’s be honest for a second, and all just admit that no one actually likes cleaning portable potties. However, it’s a task that you must accomplish to avoid nasty germs and messes. Choose a travel potty or seat that has few, easy-to-clean components. Remember that you’ll also be attempting to wrangle your child while sanitising, so the quicker the process is, the better.

Comfort : You want your toddler’s potty training experience to be as positive as possible while travelling, so make sure to find a portable potty or seat that’s as comfortable and simple to use as possible. If your bub is getting pinched or falling in each time they have to go, everyone ends up frazzled. 

Durability : Even if you’re only going to use your portable potty for one child, you’ll more than likely be taking it out multiple times during your trip. Choose a sturdy travel potty or folding seat that won’t crack or break after a few trips to the public restroom. You’ll be glad you did!

We summarise our top 5 here, but read on for more information on eash and alternative berands to try for different travel scenarios you may find yourself in.

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Our Top Choice: My Carry Potty Portable Potty

Why We Love It : This portable travel potty’s innovative design makes it a clear winner in our book. The My Carry Potty looks like an adorable suitcase on the outside. Your child can open it to reveal a potty you can set anywhere while on the road or camping. The seat’s leak-proof seal and tall splash guard protect against unwanted messes, and you can easily insert a removable liner for speedy cleanup.

Cons : Although the My Carry Potty is just the right size for your child to take with them, it’s not the most practical solution for a day on the trails. 

Best Collapsible Portable Potty: Honboom Portable Potty Training Seat for Toddler

Why We Love It : This travel potty for kids weighs just over a pound and folds nearly flat for effortless storage. Some folding potties collapse inward when they’re being used, but the Honboom Portable Potty is made of thick plastic that easily bears a child’s weight. In addition, the splash-proof guard prevents messy accidents, and it comes with disposable drawstring bags that eliminate odors. 

Cons : The splash guard is handy, but it does come out easily. Ensure it’s securely in place before your child uses the bathroom. 

Other Options to Consider: 

• Blue Snail 2-in-1 Go Potty for Travel
• THABLELY Portable Potty for Toddlers

Best Folding Portable Potty Seat: Gimars Non-Slip No Falling Travel Folding Potty Seat

Why We Love It : This folding potty seat is both compact and colorful. The seat fits most standard toilets, and you can fold it with just one hand. The silicone stoppers also prevent your child from slipping around, and you can quickly wipe it clean before putting it back in the waterproof storage bag. 

Cons : Some reviewers expressed concerns about the travel bag transmitting germs, and they found that putting the seat into a Ziplock bag was more sanitary. The underside of the seat also has some hard-to-clean spots, so a more thorough cleaning after travelling would be wise.

• Jool Folding Travel Potty Seat
• Maliton Portable Potty Seat

Best Portable Potty for Camping: OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty

Why We Love It : In our opinion, the best portable potty seat for camping is one with the most uncomplicated design. The OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty opens quickly for your child to use at the campsite or on the trails. The best feature of the OXO Potty is that the handles fold outward, so your toddler can use the seat in public restrooms as well. The side flaps also hold disposable bags in place for speedy cleanup. 

Cons : The OXO portable potty seat may leave a gap when used with certain full-sized toilet seats, so you may need to help toddler boys while they’re sitting down.

• Logie & Gray Poppy Potty
• Playtex Baby Potty Genie

Best Portable Potty for Road Trips: MCGMITT Portable Potty Training Seat

Why We Love It : This portable travel potty is well-suited for road trips because it’s both sturdy and folds down for convenient storage. One feature we like on the MCGMITT portable potty seat is the collapsible insert that allows everything to be broken down, unlike others that take up extra space on your vehicle’s floor or trunk. 

Cons : Some customers found that the disposable bags that came with the potty seat leaked and tore quickly. The underside of the potty seat does have several structural pockets that make it more difficult to clean than other options.

• GuGu Tots Portable Potty and Training Seat
• Blue Snail 3-in-1 Go Potty For Travel

Potty training your toddler while travelling might be challenging, but it’s certainly not impossible. Just make sure you have your potty training survival kit packed with these essential items: 

• Hand Sanitiser
• Sanitiser wipes
• Old muslin cloths
• Spare underpants and shorts/skirts
• Pocket issues and coins (some countries will charge you for the toilet -not great if you’re in a hurry!)
• Portable potty seat 
• Piddle pad for the car
• Bed liner (if not using a night diaper)
• Ziplock bags
• Rewards/reward chart

We talk more about all the essential items to pack when travelling with a toddler over here.

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