Baby Björn Potty Chair

There are actually differences between potties out there. Granted, most do the job just fine. I mean, the point of a potty is to "capture things" and in that sense a potty is a potty...

However, the Baby Björn Potty Chair might just be slightly superior to the potty next door. Although it's a bit pricey (nearly $30) and I don't know if there is something equally great out there for less, it's a very, very good potty as far as potties go. I've come to realize that all the other more or less generic potties that we own (in various places) have something that make them work less well than the Baby Björn Potty Chair. Some are hard to clean out without "dribbling" between toilet and faucet, others are not as well designed to capture things (especially when it comes to little boys). The product designers at Baby Björn were really onto something when they created this potty. 

For one, both our kids like to sit on it for what must seem like ages for an impatient little child, because it has soft lines and an ergonomic design with backrest and armrests. In fact, one doesn't necessarily notice the armrests until your child rests his/her arms on them because the backrest is so well designed. The front of the potty is high enough to limit "accidents" even when it comes to aimless little boys (at least this has been the case with our son). The potty is also easy to empty out and clean and has a leak guard that prevents spills. It is made out of PVC and BPA free plastic which is a big bonus in our household. Lastly, it looks great in your bathroom (at least to an adult). 

So as much as I feel that the price is a bit high for a potty, I have to give it both thumbs up. It does everything it's supposed to do just a little bit better. And it lasts for a very long time.

So in my humble opinion...

Pros:

- It's sturdy and ergonomically designed.

- There is a leak guard that prevents spills.

- Has backrest and armrests for little arms to lean onto.

- High enough in the front to limit accidents.

- It has a rubbery strip on the bottom which helps keep it in place.

- PVC and BPA free plastic.

- Looks great.

Cons:

- Of course, anything sturdy with a backrest is slightly bigger than a portable potty.

- Pricey, but I think it's worth it.