One of the most popular toilet stools from Squatty Potty, this plastic option is compatible with standard toilet heights and easily fits around the base of most toilets because of its “u” shape. The top of the stool has two platforms for your feet to sit comfortably as you squat, helping decrease your body’s usual 90-degree angle. Plus, it has a small downward slope so that your heels are slightly higher than your toes, helping further position your body at a smaller degree. It has a 4.6-star average rating from 55, 470 reviews on Amazon.
Material: plastic | Height: 7 in. | Folding: no | Weight capacity: 250 lbs.
The Tushy Ottoman, which has a 4.8-star average rating from 783 reviews at Tushy, is one of the most stylish options on our list if you plan to leave it out permanently in your bathroom. Available in two heights and materials, it has a curved design around the edges, and foot rests rather than a squared off one, to help make sure your feet are comfortable as you use the bathroom.
Material: plastic base; plastic or bamboo legs | Height: 7.5 in., 9 in. | Folding: no | Weight capacity: 300 lbs.
This bamboo stool is collapsible, making it easy to store in a closet, under a bed, or in a storage box. You can also pack it away in a suitcase or large weekender bag when traveling. The bottom of the legs have nonslip pads, the foot rests have grooves to steady your feet and the buttons on the sides make it easy to collapse and stow.
Material: bamboo | Height: 7 in., 8.5 in. | Folding: yes | Weight capacity: 220 lbs.
The Oslo bamboo toilet stool from Squatty Potty is another stylish option for someone who cares about the design aesthetic of their bathroom. The foot rests have grooves on each side so your feet feel stable, while the height keeps your legs positioned in the right angle with little effort. You can get the stool, which has a 4.7-star average rating from 3,365 reviews on Amazon, made entirely of bamboo or one with a bamboo footrest and white plastic legs.
Material: bamboo | Height: 7 in. | Folding: yes | Weight capacity: 250 lbs
This toilet stool has a contemporary curved design with subtle nonslip ridges on the foot rests and small nonslip pads on the bottoms, so you don’t have to worry about slipping while using it. This option, which has a 4.6-star average rating from 598 reviews on Amazon, also has the highest weight capacity of all the stools on this list — it can support up to 550 pounds.
Material: plastic | Height: 7 in. | Folding: no | Weight capacity: 550 lbs.
This stool is specifically designed for travel. It folds into a small 15-inch long rectangle and should fit in most carry-on suitcases (which typically measure 22 inches in length for most commercial airlines) and even large backpacks, according to the brand. If you don’t want to take it with you, you can store it flat under a sink or even on a small shelf in your bathroom. It has a 4.8-star average rating from 140 reviews at Squatty Potty.
Material: plastic | Height: 7.5 in. | Folding: yes | Weight capacity: 350 lbs.
In addition to height and weight capacity, here’s what else you should keep in mind when shopping:
It’s important to take a couple minutes to measure the height of your toilet seat before shopping, so you can be sure you’re choosing the one that’s most comfortable for you. If you have an average-height toilet seat and get a toilet stool that’s 9 inches tall, for example, it may end up being too tall and uncomfortable. If you get one that’s too short, it may not provide enough support to prop your legs at high enough of an angle.
Many toilet stools, including the models on this list, have foot rests with textured surfaces. This helps create friction between your foot and the toilet stool to prevent slippage. This is especially important if you have limited or strained mobility in your feet, knees, legs or hips, because it will help prevent potential injury when using the toilet stool.
At NBC Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also take steps to ensure all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and without undisclosed financial conflicts of interest.
I’m a commerce editor at NBC Select, where I regularly cover wellness-related topics, such as the best mattresses for back pain, the best cervical traction devices and the best lumbar support pillows for lower back pain. I also write about home and kitchen appliances.
Catch up on NBC Select’s in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to stay up to date.
