potty or toilet training seat: which should you buy?
Updated 22 October 2026
Short answer: a standalone potty is easiest for a toddler who is just starting, because it's low and can go anywhere in the house. A toilet trainer seat with a step stool suits a child who is ready for the big toilet. A 3-in-1 unit lets you start with one and move to the other.
Standalone potty: best for starting out
Low to the floor, so small children can sit down by themselves, and you can keep it in the bathroom, bedroom or lounge in the early weeks.
Our portable cartoon toddler potty is R349 and comes in pink, blue, green or yellow.
Trainer seat and step stool: for the big toilet
A smaller seat sits on your toilet and a step helps your child climb up. It saves emptying a potty and suits children who want to copy the grown-ups.
Our 3-in-1 unit works as a standalone potty, a toilet trainer seat and a step stool, R349.
Tips that help more than the gadget
Follow your child's readiness, keep it relaxed, and use the same words every time. Check the manufacturer's instructions for fit and use.
quick answers
- Is a potty or a toilet seat better for potty training?
- A potty is usually easier for beginners; a trainer seat with a step suits children ready for the big toilet. A 3-in-1 unit covers both stages.
- How much is a toddler potty in South Africa?
- Both of our options are R349, plus the courier price to your address, shown at checkout before you pay.