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Boon Potty Bench Review

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I have to say, I really chuckled at Boon‘s description of their Potty Bench, “Cartoon versions of grown-up toilets don’t make kids want to use the potty. They make parents want to throw out tacky baby products”. And, I have to say that I agree. When the girls outgrow a baby-looking toy and it leaves my house, I do the happy dance. I much prefer useful products that don’t scream, “this house is being over-run and taken over by kids!!”. And this is why I was really taken with the Boon Potty Bench the first time I saw it. It has a clean and modern look that doesn’t stand out for having bells, whistles or goofy characters – it’s the style and smart design which makes every parent take notice.

That being said, I was thrilled to get a Potty Bench for review from Boon. The design includes two handy enclosed storage areas on either side. One side even has a toilet paper holder, yet admittingly I won’t be giving the Twins free-rein of that stuff yet! Yet the compartments are perfect for books and little toys to keep them occupied while they sit. And, since the sides close up so neatly {some people were shocked to see they were there – very well hidden!} there’s never a mess to clean up and no clutter to be seen. Once the girls are in that stage, I can keep an extra pair of panties or wipes in there too.

The drawer slides out for emptying the potty. The sturdiness and the design for fitting just right, keep the Twins from ever trying to empty it themselves. Yet the feature that most impressed me is that when the potty lid id closed, it becomes a step stool. And this step stool is just awesome as it holds up to a whopping 300 lbs!

Now, when I compare it to other potty chairs we have had in our home {I tried a few brands with my oldest daughter}, this is why I prefer the Boon Potty Bench:

  • The total height of the bench is approx 6″ off the ground. This makes it more comfortable and secure for little ones, as their feet can be planted firmly on the ground
  • The potty hole is smaller than all others I have had. The size makes it no less functional, yet adds to the feeling of security for children
  • I have witnessed many children, including my own, get onto potty chairs from the side or at an angle. This may be due to not trusting what is behind them yet. In any case, the Boon Potty Bench has a flat and wide surface, making it easy and natural to sit down no matter what angle they come from.
  • The entire bench is wide and very sturdy – there is no slipping and sliding with this bench, adding to the feeling of security. As well, my oldest used to always push herself off a potty with one hand on the side. Can you guess how many times she has tipped over said chair when doing so? There is no chance of this happening with the Boon Potty Bench, making it more mess-free, safe and less frightening for children.
  • For doubling as a step stool, this bench won me over completely. I always had a potty chair and a step stool in the bathroom, making for a crowded bathroom. And you know how much I love multi-functional items! Best of all, anyone can use it as a step stool. Even I use it to change the light bulbs or get the shower curtain down!

If you are in the market for a potty bench, I can only say how much I like having one in my home. Not only do the kids like it, but it’s functional and come in such stylish colors too. Unlike other ‘baby products’ that come and go, this is one that will be around for a long time. And you know what? I don’t mind at all!

Disclosure: I was provided with product to facilitate this post, opinions are my own.

Comments

  3. Colleen Wood says

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  5. Chris F says

    I love all the boon products we’ve gotten so far (mostly bowls and spoons) but I really think I need to invest in the Frog Pod. I pick up the bath toys one at a time after each bath and am running out of ledges to keep them on.

  6. gina says

    I would love the water bugs, I also subscribe to you, and like boon on FB!

  15. Anne Taylor says

    I’d love to have the Trio Animal Bag

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  21. connie says

    i have several boon products already. We are moving to a new house, and would love to get a new bathroom frog, as we are leaving the current one here. I also love the night light with the removable balls.
    thanks,
    Connie

  27. Eunice Joy Donnelly says

    I’ve tried their Baby Food Dispensing Spoon when my youngest started solids. I’d like to have a few snack balls.

    addysmommy0904 at yahoo dot com

  28. Jen M says

    I like their collection of ODD ducks
    & I completely agree that potties don’t need to look like a toy! When I went looking for one for my son, it took me many trips to different stores to find a plain one & what was even more horrible is that plain ones cost just as much as the “toy” ones!

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  53. Jackie says

    I love the BOON spoon attachment for Plum Organic baby food! .. so practical for on-the-go babies & their parents!

  73. Bethany C. says

    I like the water deflector and faucet protector with bubble bath dispenser in green.
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  77. Bethany C. says

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  101. Paige says

    I have most of the boon products but I do like the bath toys that are the interchangeable cups

  112. Brandi Elam says

    I really want a Boon countertop drying rack! It’s on my Christmas list, lol.

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  137. Deann says

    We love boon! the water bugs or the creatures look neat. The frog pod and Flo are awesome!

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  143. Marysa N. says

    I am a facebook fan of Boon.
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  144. Chelsey says

    I also really like the Boon Stash. That would be great for organizing the changing station.

  171. Debbie Welchert says

    I would love to have the Creatures Interchangeable Bath Toy Cup Set.

  182. Andrea says

    I love the stash in white, it would be perfect for my office/craft area.

  187. Laura Harrison says

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  199. Shawna OBrien says

    Another product that I’d love to have is the Splat Floating Ring Toss.

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  225. Kristi says

    Ok so Ive been eyeing the frog pod for a couple years now so that would definitley be one of my favorite items they sell.. Although from just looking at their “creatures” I know my son would love those too 🙂

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

  234. Kim Hassett says

    I’m a little bit obsessed with Boon… How can I only pick ONE thing I would love to have?! I guess at the top of my list is the boon high chair !!! Potty chair is pretty awesome too!

  238. Monica H. says

    We have the Boon waterbugs bath toys and we love them. They’re so much fun in the tub and at the pool.

  241. Donna says

    I would also love to have the Water Deflector and Protective Faucet Cover with Bubble Bath Dispenser.

  291. Alison S. says

    My son loves to feed himself and would adore the linking plates/bowls. I would love the Stash organizer. And the potty bench, too. I pretty much like it all! lol

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  314. angela m says

    i would love to have the frog pod
    thanks
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  336. Chelle says

    I have always coveted the frog pod for bath toys. However, the odd duck set is friggin awesome too.

  408. Stephanie Hodges says

    I love boon’s products and have quite a few now. I would love to try the Trio Animal Bag.

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  410. Stephanie Hodges says

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  417. Karen says

    We’d love the Interchangeable Bath Toy Cup set. My kids love pouring things, this would make it even more fun!

  440. Heather Henderson says

    I also love the Not Your Average Rubber Ducky: Odd Ducks set.
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  467. Jill Myrick says

    I am a fan of Boon via Facebook as Jill Myrick.

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  488. Suzanne Culp-Veldpaus says

    I would also love to have the FLO water deflector and protective faucet cover!

  512. Ani says

    I’d love to have the “Flo”, the water deflector/faucet cover/bubble bath dispenser.

  528. Lisa L says

    I would love to have the Grass countertop drying rack…what a great idea!

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