The 8 Best Toilet Stools

This wiki has been updated 32 times since it was first published in September of 2015. Whether you are potty training a child or are interested in a device that will properly align your body for easier bowel movements, take a look at our selection of toilet stools. Simply slide one of these steps up to your existing bowl and you're good to go -- so to speak. Note that some models come in multiple sizes, so check the product page to confirm an ideal fit. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Original Squatty Potty

The Original Squatty Potty (about $24) encourages a posture that straightens your lower colon while you're seated on the toilet, making for a more natural and pleasant evacuation. For those looking to avoid straining, it may also expedite movements.

Forward slant aligns the body
Extremely durable
Easy-to-clean polyurethane

2. Step and Go

The Step and Go (appx. $13) promotes the correct anorectal angle when sitting, and may also prevent the development and irritation of hemorrhoids. This one is recommended by doctors and is built with a 7-inch height that should suit most users.

Fits snugly around the toilet base
Competitively priced
Color matches white porcelain

3. Furniture Life Folding

If you are looking for something discreet or if you travel a lot, then consider the Furniture Life Folding (around $49). They come with a convenient bag, so you can take them wherever you go. Unlike one-piece models, they let you fully customize how far apart your feet go.

Tuck in a cabinet when not in use
Adjustable height
Made of durable bamboo

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4. Reizen Re-Lax

Standing at eight inches tall, the Reizen Re-Lax (appx. $30) is the perfect height for most users. It is a light, but stable, synthetic construction that is easy to position on the bathroom floor, and its textured surface keeps your feet in place.

Good choice for pregnant women
As effective as pricier alternatives
Sturdy and wobble-free

5. Tao Bamboo

The Tao Bamboo (appx. $84) is a high-end alternative to the standard, plastic models. Its wooden construction and height adjustability make it an excellent choice for a family. Made by hand from renewable materials, it is a quality bathroom accessory

More attractive than most
Easy to move and clean
Simple assembly

6. Porta Squatty

For travelers there is the appropriately named Porta Squatty (appx. $35). This clever gadget folds neatly, and will take up little space in your luggage or gym bag. Despite its compact construction, it is stable enough to serve full-time duty.

Carrying bag included
Plastic wipes clean easily
Costs more than some others

7. Original EasyGoPro

Like others in this category, the Original EasyGoPro (about $20) makes it comfortable to perch in the anatomically ideal position for easy elimination. Manufactured in the United States, this model is crafted from a rugged and easy-to-clean polypropylene.

Weighs less than two pounds
Various colors to suit most decor
Not very comfortable for large feet

8. OliaDesign Children's Edition

For kids learning to use a full-size toilet, there's the diminutive OliaDesign Children's Edition (appx. $19). Manufactured with safety in mind, both the bottom and top are coated with a resilient anti-slip material. It comes in handy for reaching the faucet when the job is done, too.

Supports 77 pounds
Affordably priced
Not appropriate for adults

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