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7 Best Travel Potty Seats and Chairs for Toilet-Trained Tots

Even if your little one has been successfully potty training for a while, it might be a shock to your super-duper pooper when they venture out of the house and suddenly, urgently, have to go. Holding it—especially for long stretches—is not a realistic option for young toilet trainers. Plus, using a bathroom that’s not their own can feel pretty intimidating or uncomfortable—and those automatic flushers can be scary! That’s why having a travel potty at the ready can be so crucial for those on-the-go bathroom breaks. Below, we’ve detailed the types of travel-friendly toddler potties out there and what you should look for when shopping. Plus, check out our list of the best travel potty options on the market.

Types of Toddler Travel Potties

If you’ve been potty training your little one, you’re probably well-versed in the world of potty chairs and potty seats . Travel potties more or less come in the same styles but are made easier to tote around and dispose of or pack up in a pinch. There are three main categories of travel potties on the market today: travel potty chairs, travel potty seats and portable urinals. All of them let your child relieve themselves when a restroom isn’t accessible or when said restroom is available but not what your little mini had in mind to do their business. Below, check out the pros and cons of each:

Travel potty chairs

A potty chair is often the first type of toilet your sweetpea will take for a spin. This standalone setup sits on the floor, is easy to lift and can be moved from one room to another with little issues. The “traditional” potty chairs you’ll use at home come with a removable basin (and affixed splash guard) that you can pop out to empty the contents into your larger toilet once your little one finishes up. These can be rinsed with water and wiped clean afterward. A travel potty chair is more lightweight and usually features legs that can be folded away for compact portability. It also replaces the traditional basin with a disposable bag that attaches or clips onto the seat. After your child relieves themselves, you can grab the baggie, tie it up and throw it in the nearest trash. One potential drawback: It isn’t functional without a plastic bag to insert—so be sure to remember those bags when you leave the house!

Travel potty seats

Travel potty seats are designed to sit on top of regular toilets, providing a smaller “shelf” for your tiny one’s tush. Most are made of hard plastic (which is simple to wipe clean), but others are crafted with foam for a more ergonomic and comfortable feel. What’s more, a number of these travel potty seats come equipped with special grips or suction cups to stabilize the seat and prevent it from shifting around. You’ll also appreciate how they’re often ultra compact and portable; many versions can be folded up and slipped seamlessly into a travel bag or Ziploc.

However, there are also a few downsides to consider. Newly trained toddlers who haven’t yet “graduated” from the potty chair to the potty seat might not feel comfortable sitting on a standard toilet. And, even if they are newly-minted potty chair users, you’ll have to help lift your little one and keep them steady. Finally, the seat can get dirty and germy in no time, so you’ll need to keep sanitizing wipes handy for quick post-bathroom cleans.

Portable urinals

Travel urinals for toddlers are much simpler, and—apart from being a reservoir to collect pee—look nothing like their public restroom porcelain predecessors (or even the at-home toddler options like the viral Frog Potty Training Urinal . The toddler travel version is basically a large plastic cup with a soft funneled opening that your child can pee into when needed. These also work for toddlers no matter their sex: Boys and girls have different funnel attachments to align with their unique anatomy (a circular opening for boys and a heart-shaped opening for girls). On the downside, if it’s been a while since your toddler last peed, they could potentially overfill the cup. And, of course, portable urinals are only suitable for number ones—so they aren’t the most versatile.

What to Look for in a Travel Potty

When you’re shopping for the best travel potty, there are several important factors to keep in mind: portability, ease of use, ease of cleaning up and—perhaps most importantly—your child’s comfort. If your toddler refuses to use the travel potty, then it won’t be much use—so give careful thought to your toddler’s preferences and which type of potty is most likely to have them relaxed enough to “let go.”

Next, think about your travel needs. If you’re buying a travel potty to have on hand whenever your tot needs to go and there’s no bathroom in sight—for example, to stash in your car trunk for when you need to pull over stat, or stow in your stroller for lengthy excursions—a travel potty chair is probably the way to go. On the other hand, if your destination is a hotel room or Grandma’s house, a travel potty seat enables your kiddo to make use of the existing toilet.

There’s also something to be said for waste. Travel potty seats are the most sustainable option since you don’t have to throw anything out; as long as you have a toilet to put the seat on, everything will be flushed away. Travel potty chairs that use disposable plastic bags to catch number ones and twos need to be deposited in the trash, so you’ll always need plastic bags or liners to use these types of toilets.

Best Travel Potty Options to Shop

Ready to shop for a portable travel potty? Here, browse the just-in-case commodes we’ve used and loved with our own kids and ones parents say they couldn’t survive on-the-go adventures without.

Overall best travel potty chair

• Small, lightweight design
• Straightforward to set up and break down
• Comes with three disposable bags with absorbent pads and a carry bag
• May rock slightly when placed on a standard toilet
• Some parents say splash guard doesn’t work well
• Must be used with a plastic bag

When it comes to naming the best travel potty chair, this completely versatile option from OXO Tot is seriously the best pot for your tot. Thanks to the sturdy legs that pop out quickly and easily, it can be used as a standalone potty chair. When your little one needs to go, just slip a plastic bag into the center (using the flexible flaps to hold the bag in place) and let your child do their business. Then dispose of the bag, fold the legs back up and slip it into the included carry bag. Another highlight: This 2-in-1 option can also be used as a travel potty seat —the legs extend flat and lock in place to balance on standard toilet seats. No wonder our product tester’s feedback earned this potty a place in our Best of The Bump roundup —you get the best of both worlds with this pick!

Dimensions: 11” (L) x 11” (W) x 2.5” (H) | Weight: 1.5 lbs.

“I would for sure recommend this to anyone that’s potty training. This type of seat is the best in my opinion because it’s perfect for at home, public restrooms, the car—literally anywhere! The size is great and it’s easy to keep it clean.”

Best travel potty seat

• Folds up into itself with the “dirty” side inside
• Made from BPA-free materials
• Travel bag fits into diaper bags or purses
• Some parents say it’s difficult to remove from public toilet seats
• No built-in splash guard

With thousands of positive ratings to back it up, the Jool folding travel potty seat really stacks up. The versatile design fits most standard and public toilets and is equipped with eight strong suction cup grips on its underside to keep your child balanced. The lightweight toilet topper folds easily and packs away into the travel bag it comes with. Plus, once your toddler finishes their tinkle, you’ll appreciate that the the soft, smooth surface is a cinch to clean. Our product tester raved about how easy this chair was to use, wash and move from room to room. It’s no wonder this pick was featured in our Best of The Bump roundup of the best potty chairs!

Dimensions: 10” (L) x 7.2” (W) | Weight: 9.9 oz.

“This potty has significantly helped with potty training and it’s very easy to move from room to room. It’s also very easy to fit in a diaper bag or even a purse in some cases. It was completely painless to set up away from home.”

Best travel potty for the car

• Nesting design easily stows away
• Smooth surface for easy cleaning
• The plastic bag is secured under the seat
• Disposable bags not included
• No handles to hold or suction cups to keep it sturdy

Road trips with kids can be a lot, to say the least. And when you’ve got newly potty-trained tikes in tow, driving long distances can be even more challenging. At least with the Skip Hop travel potty for the car, you can keep things moving smoothly. The clever design triples as a standalone potty chair (it’s got a removable basin and pour spout), a potty seat (that fits most standard size toilets) and a travel potty when you’re out and about (with a disposable plastic bag). We love the bonus “nesting design” for space-saving portability, and also how easy it is to clean. While it’s not small enough to toss into a diaper bag, it’s perfectly sized for the trunk of your car.

Dimensions: 11.7” (L) x 5.9” (W) x 13.7” (H) | Weight: 2.2 lbs.

Best simple travel potty for toddlers

• Signature splash guard is free from gaps
• Includes a carrying bag and three leakproof disposable liners
• Available in a number of gender-neutral colorways
• Legs must “click” when you set it up, to prevent collapsing
• Too short for a tall toddler to use regularly
• Disposable bags stretch out over the potty, which can be slippery

Potty training can be a long process, so simpler potties may work better for younger toddlers while they’re still figuring things out. That’s why we love the Potette Plus 2-in-1 travel potty and training seat. It can either be placed on top of standard toilets or on the ground as a standalone travel potty with fold-out legs. We especially love the rubberized legs that provide stability and prevent slipping. It’s approved for toddlers as young as 15 months and up to 50 lbs, so it’s definitely one that can grow with your family—from one potty-training tot to another.

Dimensions: 10.5” (L) x 9.7” (W) x 2.9” (H) | Weight: 13.6 oz.

Best fun travel potty for toddlers

• Secure, water-tight seal
• Convenient carry handle
• Available in several fun designs
• Some reviewers say it can be tricky to open at times

Does your little one get anxious using toilets away from home? Then this fun travel potty for toddlers is sure to brighten their day. The cute penguin design looks like a backpack , thanks to its convenient top carry handle. But, inside, you’ll find a portable potty chair, complete with a large, comfy seat and a tall splash guard. Other standout features include the secure locking mechanism, the water-tight seal and the non-slip feet—all of which make this a great travel option. What’s more, it’s available in several other sweet designs, like a dinosaur , a ladybug and a cow , as well as solid colors .

Dimensions: 10.2” (L) x 9.3” (W) x 4.3” (H) | Weight: 1.9 lbs.

Best portable urinal for toddlers

• Small size makes for easy portability
• Quick and convenient to use
• Affordable price point
• Only suitable for number ones

The most portable option on our list, this potty urinal is lightweight and easy to take with you wherever you go. Its design looks like a cup, but its top-notch sealing—which holds urine securely until you’re able to dispose of it—is what sets it apart from the crowd. The lid that your little one pees into comes in multiple animal-themed options that’ll make potty time away from home much more fun and comforting. Between both the convenience and cuteness of this portable potty, it’s a surefire winner in our books!

Dimensions: 11” (L) x 7” (H) | Weight: 2.4 oz.

Best disposable travel potty

• Small, portable design
• Comes in convenient multipacks
• High weight capacity
• Not the most environmentally friendly option

Yes, disposable travel potties exist! Our top pick is this option from Nuby, which is super portable and easy to use. The special construction is lightweight, doesn’t easily tear or squish and can accommodate children up to 60 pounds—so in an emergency situation, even your toddler’s older sibling can take a turn. You’ll just want to toss this one out as soon as you find a garbage can, as having a bag filled with waste can get messy really easily, of course.

Dimensions: 4” (L) x 1” (W) x 7” (H) | Weight: 5.3 oz.

How We Chose the Best Toddler Travel Potties

We get it—parenting requires a lot of gear, from infancy to toddlerhood. To help you find the best travel potty for your kiddo, we browsed dozens of options from leading retailers, so you don’t have to spend hours scrolling. When choosing which products to feature in our roundup, we considered several factors, like ease of use, quality, comfort, size and how simple they were to clean, to name a few. We also read user reviews to get the lowdown on how these products work for real families, and didn’t consider anything with less than an average four-star rating. What’s more, some of these travel potties were reviewed by our team of independent product testers, providing additional insight for our roundup.

Interested in learning more about our editorial process? Read about how our team develops and reviews all articles here .

Plus, more from The Bump:

Potty Training: How to Get Started—and Making It Work

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I’ve Toilet Trained Two Kids & Can’t Recommend This Travel Potty Enough

We never leave home without it.

When you’re potty training a toddler , you end up buying a bunch of stuff to help motivate your child to use the toilet, to make it comfortable for them, and to make it as convenient as possible for you. But it’s one thing to keep your home bathroom stocked with all the essentials (from stickers to tiny toilets ), and another thing entirely when you’re navigating bathroom trips away from home. When my our eldest hit the potty training stage, my husband and I knew we wanted a travel potty to keep in the car. Sure, bringing the small, high-back potty in our bathroom was an option whenever leaving the house, but those can take up a lot of space and isn’t the kind of thing you want to show up with to a friend’s house or restaurant. Enter the OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty, which is the best toilet training product, IMO.

A former colleague, whose eldest is a year older than mine, enthusiastically raved about the OXO Tot foldable travel potty when I mentioned we were going to start toilet training. And because we were living parallel parenting lives (we both lived in Brooklyn, had kids similar in age, and owned cars which got a lot of weekend action), I didn’t bat an eye when she told me I needed this potty and ordered it immediately. And after using it for five years and counting (we are in the throes of potty training our second), I genuinely feel like this travel potty is one of the smartest purchases I’ve made as a parent.

• Price: $20.99
• Sizes: One size, 10.75” by 10”, weighing 1.5 pounds
• Colors: White with teal or grey trim
• Who it’s for: Tots who are potty training
• When to use: At home or on the go
• Maximum weight limit: 50 pounds
• Pro-tip: Keep one in each car your child rides in. If there’s a car seat in the vehicle, tuck a potty on the backseat floor in front of your kid’s car seat or in the trunk so you can whip it out in a pinch.

What is the OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty?

The OXO Tot travel potty is a foldable potty you can use pretty much anywhere. It comes with a plastic drawstring bag for carrying, plus leakproof disposable bags to catch and contain whatever comes out of your child’s body.

These bags are important because they are 100% leakproof and embedded with an absorbent material for you-know-what. I mean, you could theoretically reuse a plastic grocery bag and toss in a few paper towel sheets but, those things always end up with tiny holes punched in them, so they’re not reliable for containing anything liquid.

How to use the OXO Tot travel potty

First, you’ll need to understand how to fold the legs in and out. Press down on a button by the hinge where the seat and legs meet to move the legs, which lock in three different positions: folded in to tuck them under and against the underside of the seat, perpendicular so the seat is freestanding, and splayed outward so that the entire unit sits flat and the legs point outwards away from the seat.

You can use this potty two ways (hence the 2-in-1 label in its name). To use it as a potty seat , twist the legs outward and set the seat atop the toilet. Full disclosure, because of its rounded shape, it does fit better on a standard toilet bowl, but it still works on an elongated one as well.

To set it up as a standalone potty your child can sit on, click the legs into standing position and line the seat with one of OXO’s disposable potty refill bags. Once your child has done their business, tie the bag securely and dispose of it responsibly. No, it’s not fun knowing you’re driving around with a bag of human waste in the trunk of your car, but by now you’ve probably got at least a full year of diaper-changes under your belt, so traveling with bagged-up poop until you can find a trash can is probably not a foreign experience to you. In all honesty, we only use the bags when the kids need to go number two. If it’s just pee, we will typically forego the bags. Since we live in the country, we just think of it as letting the kids water the grass.

When the seat is not in use, you can fold the legs under the seat so that it takes up minimal space and fits in the drawstring travel bag.

Depending one what you prefer, you could set this seat up in your own bathroom at home and use it as your child’s go-to toilet. But it doesn’t have a high back (which some parents prefer) or any bells and whistles, like a flush feature, that some other potties do. Also, there isn’t a vessel you can empty, wash, and reuse. You end up going through a lot of disposable bags, which can add up cost-wise and isn’t great for the environment.

The maintenance

Wash it as you would any toilet: frequently and thoroughly. We keep a pack of surface disinfecting wipes in the car to use when needed and give the seat a thorough clean with the hose or in the shower when we can — it really depends on how often we use it. We’ve had two of these for years and they work just as well as they did the first day we got them, so they’re durable too.

When to throw it out

I want to stress that this is something you can use well after the actual “training” phase has ended as long as your child still fits on it and falls within the 50-pound weight limit. We’ll gladly pull over on a side street and bust this thing out, because when your 3- or 4- or 5-year old is screaming that they need to go to the bathroom and absolutely cannot hold it, you do what you gotta do. That might mean you prop this bad boy up on the side of the road, in the trunk of the car (if there’s space), or on the floorboard of the passenger seat. The alternative (incinerating their clothes, or even worse, stripping down the car seat to run the washable parts through the washing machine) is 100 times worse. So, you can hang on to this travel potty as long as your child is under 50 pounds, and barring any cracks in the seat, broken legs, et cetera.

Where to use the OXO travel potty, from the obvious to the surprising

This folding potty really can do its job anywhere, including:

• On the side of the road
• In the trunk of your SUV or the floorboard of the passenger seat (yes, really)
• Restaurants, friend’s houses, AirBnBs, and hotels
• Your own home
• Behind dumpsters at gas stations
• In semi-empty parking lots
• At the end of your driveway because your child absolutely cannot hold it one second longer

Pros & cons

• Lightweight
• Inexpensive
• Long-lasting
• Smaller than most training potties
• Comes with a drawstring carrying bag and disposable waste bags to start
• The disposable bags are not cheap and this is maybe not where you want to MacGyver a budget-friendly alternative.
• If you’re using this as your child’s main potty, it isn’t as comfortable and fun as some units out there. It doesn’t have a high back or bells and whistles, which some parents find helpful to motivate their child.
• It doesn’t fit super snugly on elongated toilet bowls.

The final verdict

As an all-in-one travel potty, this thing is amazing. It can do all the things you need it to do — maybe not as well as you would prefer, but it gets the job done on all fronts as a standalone at-home option, travel option, and a seat for standard toilets.

As long as our children can fit on this thing, we are keeping one in every single car.

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What to Bring? A Travel Potty or a Travel Potty Seat?

Thoughtful planning and a positive outlook are essential when traveling with kids. Especially if you are with young children who are sensible enough to remember and grow from such experiences. Not to mention that preparation is also key for you to have a rewarding and more relaxing time of your own. But what if the kids are in the middle of potty training ? What if you're visiting a place that lacks immediate access to restroom facilities?

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What is the best travel potty for toddlers.

Best Overall Portable Potty for Toddlers

Best Portable Potty Seat

Best Folding Travel Potty Seat for Toddelrs

What is a Travel Potty?

How do i choose a travel potty, different types of portable travel potties for toddlers, what to look for in the best travel potties, do i really need a travel potty.

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Best Portable Travel Potty Chairs

Best Disposable Travel Potties

Final Thoughts on the Best Travel Potty Seat

Potty training varies from child to child. But if you are a parent, then you'd know training methods will always prove more fruitful with patience and good equipment. More so if you find the family traveling in-between your toddler's training period! Still, travel potties aren't exclusively for training. They also provide a convenient way to address bathroom needs when public restrooms are not accessible, such as during long drives and outdoor activities. While the "best travel potty" (or travel potty seat) is surely a matter of opinion between you and your kids, we've also previously tested the highest rated items in the market. And in this post, we're happy to share our thoughts to help with your next purchase!

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Best Overall Portable Potty for Toddlers: OXO 2-in-1 Travel Potty

Weight: 1.5 pounds (0.68 kg)

Dimensions: 10.75"L x 10"W (27.3 x 25.4 cm)

Not only is it affordable, but it also sports one of the most ergonomic designs we've seen firsthand. It's compact and opens in a snap, which is most invaluable when on the road with kids. One of our testers also revealed how their child has become so comfortable with OXO that they started using it at home as a potty seat for their kids.

Best Portable Potty Seat: Munchkin Sturdy Potty Training Seat

Weight: 0.75 pounds (0.34 kg)

Dimensions: 13.5"L x 3.38"W (34.3 x 8.6 cm)

The Munchkin Sturdy Potty Training Seat is our recommended portable toilet seat for kids since we've heard straight from our toddlers about how comfortable (and sturdy) it is for them on standard toilets. The contoured surface is a nice touch and it really helps in holding the child securely. Notably, the training seat can be stored upright which makes it relatively easy to pack or set aside when not in use.

There are two ways to use OXO: with disposable bags as a stand-alone potty, or as a potty seat to use on a standard adult toilet. As such, it can even outlive the usual potty training phase. It's an excellent alternative if you're so done with stacking diapers during car rides.

If you're not out for an adventure, then you can also simply set this up at home and use it as your child's go-to toilet. It's not feature-packed and it doesn't have your kid's favorite character printed, but it's still the most convenient travel potty seat you can take to your travels.

Best Folding Travel Potty Seat for Toddlers: Jool Foldable Potty Seat

Weight: 0.62 pounds (0.28 kg)

Dimensions: 10"L x 7.2"W (25.4 x 18.3 cm)

If you still need something that's even easier to stash, then we have the Jool Foldable Potty Seat as our best in class foldable potty seat. Despite its lightweight build, we found it fairly sturdy even when used as support in standard public toilets. There's also a free travel bag that comes with your purchase, which truly cements it as one of the best compact on-the-go toilet solutions in the market.

Best Urinal for Toddlers: ONEDONE Portable Urinal

Weight: 0.2-pound (0.09 kg)

Dimensions: 11"L x 7"W (27.9 x 17.8 cm)

If you have extra space and are looking for a portable urinal, then ONEDONE Portable Urinal is worth checking out before your next cross-country or camping trip. The best thing about portable urinals is that they limit the use of disposable bags, which reduces environmental impact and make segregation more hygenic. ONEDONE's no-leak bucket can store up to 500 ml. and includes a 12-month warranty.

A travel potty is a compact toilet designed for kids who are not yet fully toilet-trained . It essential for kids in training during their travels when restrooms aren't always accessible. Potties are typically paired with disposable bags to help get rid of waste. For kids who are slightly more adept, you can also buy a portable travel potty seat instead, which you can use to make children comfortable when using standard toilets.

There are several factors to consider when purchasing a travel potty. For starters, you would want something that is compact and portable. More precisely, a size that is suitable for your kid but is also easy to stash in the car or luggage. You will also have to decide if you'll use a stand-alone travel potty or a travel potty seat , depending on where you're at with your kid's training. Naturally, you'd look for something durable and safe, so it can help your kid build confidence and progress even on the road!

Travel potties come in different types. There are potties distinctly for home use while others are designed for travel. Travel potties typically have a more ergonomic and compact design and are classified as stand-alone travel potties, portable potty seats, travel potty chairs and portable urinals.

Portable Travel Potty/Portable Training Potty

A portable travel potty is designed for on-the-go use with a disposable bag . It's the ideal toilet solution when traveling with children who are still in their potty training journey. It's convenient to have for parents and children in situations where restroom access is not available for an extended period (i.e., long road trips, public transportation, hiking, and camping).

Travel Potty Seat/Foldable Toilet Seat

Portable potty seats are perfect if you can ensure access to public restrooms in between your travels. The compact (sometimes foldable) potty training seat will make it comfortable for your toddler to use an adult toilet seat that is usually too big for them on their own.

Portable Urinals for Toddlers

A portable urinal shares pretty much the same purpose as a travel potty, except they are designed to contain urine, often from young boys. The custom container, typically the size of a tumbler, can help kids urinate in a convenient manner in between trips. Other than that, it improves waste disposal and segregation accumulated during potty breaks.

Some of the qualities you'd like to prioritize are compatibility and build. Without a doubt, you want something that your kid will be comfortable with, then narrow down your choices further by choosing a compact and flexible design. For travel potties, you can also prioritize something that's easy to set up and set aside. Meanwhile, foldable potty seats are simply perfect on the road.

Portable Travel Potty vs Travel Potty Seat

Travel potty is most suitable for kids who are still in the early stage of their potty training, while kids who are not fully trained but are already adept at using adult toilets can start using a portable potty seat instead. Otherwise, you can purchase something that is flexible to do both like the OXO 2-in-1 Travel Potty .

Portability and Size of Travel Potty

If you have limited storage, then portability and size are even bigger factors to take note of. The activity or environment should also be considered carefully. Like if you're hiking to a nature camp without toilet amenities then you better make room for a travel potty for the kids. If you're visiting an established campground, then a potty seat might suffice for toddlers who can use a public toilet. You can also consider getting a portable potty chair if you are traveling with bigger storage space found in cars or recreational vehicles.

Ease of Cleaning

In general, you should look out for items that are labeled mess-free and easy to pack . This shouldn't be a big concern since manufacturers are aware that convenience is a huge selling point in the portable potty trainers market. In addition, a toddler travel potty seat also signals a change for parents since they are no longer bound to carry loads of diapers and an overstuffed diaper bag. It's a welcome development in terms of personal and family hygiene across the board.

If you have a kid that is within their potty training period, then YES , absolutely. You want them to be able to build this habit quickly even when they're away from home. Furthermore, even if kids have already been potty-trained, it's a lot more difficult and detrimental for them to not have toilet access for an extended period. It also enforces a behavior that can do all the previous training they've completed.

Can I Take a Travel Potty on a Plane? 

Travel potties are considered child-care item (e.g., diapers, plastic bags, sanitizing wipes) and are generally allowed on board. However, when traveling with a baby, it's best to travel light as advised by the FAA . But if you absolutely need to bring a potty training system, then we recommend taking a foldable potty seat instead which is lightweight and space-saving.

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Some of the Best Portable Potty Seat to Consider

OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty for Travel Potty

It's foldable, snappy and is relatively easy to set up during emergencies and store when not in use.

Kalencom Potette Plus 2-in-1 T ravel Potty

Weight: 1 pound (0.45 kg)

Dimensions: 23.5"L x 6.9"W (59.7 x 17.5 cm)

This carry potty comes with three super absorbent, leak-proof, and easy-to-use disposable liners and is recommended for children who are 15 months old and up with a 50-pound weight limit.

Jool Baby Portable Potty Traini ng Chair

Weight: 1.23 pounds (0.55 kg)

Dimensions: 8.7"D x 9"W x 5.5"H (22.1 x 22.9 x 13.9 cm)

One of the lightest and most compact portable potty training chair in the market. The kit also includes 30 free replacement liners and a Jool carry bag for easy storage.

Summer Infant Step by Step Potty

Weight: 2.93 pounds (1.33 kg)

Dimensions: 15.35"L x 12.99"W (38.38 x 32.48 cm)

The Summer Infant Stey by Step Potty Seat is the biggest unit included in this list but these are all warranted since the potty functions as a potty seat, potty topper and step-stool for your toddler. Thus, it's actually a space-saving purchase if you can utilize its 3-in-1 functionalities.

Lastly, we've also tested some disposable travel potties that we saw best for camping, hiking and long road trips. These incredibly sturdy paper potties can help potty train your kids even during lengthy road trips or while braving the great outdoors.

Comfydo! Disposable Travel Po tty

Safe to say a number of our testers reported that their kid had a fun introduction to the quirky and colorful Comfydo! It's a great toiler solution if you already have a potty trainer at home and you simply want to carry a disposable and foldable toilet training seat for a specific trip.

The kit includes a foldable multiple-use cardboard seat and four single-use liners. If you need to use the cardboard seat beyond that, then any liner will fit in just fine.

Zensuno Emergency Portable Toilet for Kids and Toddlers

This portable kit is folded like a notebook and will fit in your glove box easily. Likewise, in your backpack during camping or hiking. The high strength and stiff corrugated cardboard is recommended for children 1-3 years old.

Final Thoughts On the Best Travel Potty Seat

The general consensus among our testers is that portability and hygiene are some of the most important factors that made them favor one portable potty over another. These are only preceded by preference and suitability.

For example, if you're potty training and staying at a hotel or Aibnb, it'll be more convenient to pack a foldable potty seat. On the other hand, portable toilet systems and potty chairs should give you ease of mind during camping trips.

Overall, we recommend at least keeping disposable travel potties on hand to accommodate last-minute trips or emergencies. If traveling is a huge part of your lifestyle, then you'd definitely find the most value in purchasing a portable potty that you can take with you during excursions.

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5 Tips for Easy Traveling With Your Potty-Trained Toddler

Congratulations! Your toddler has successfully ditched the diapers. You’re ready for a vacation and YOU DESERVE IT after all of the hard work and dedication you put into the potty training process! But how are you supposed to go on vacation when you need to be attached to the toilet 24/7?

Don’t worry. I have you covered. The "Golden Rule" about potty training before a vacation is that you need to commit to the process at least one month before the trip. This will give your child enough time to get used to underwear, using unfamiliar toilets, and going out and about without a diaper. You should expect the first one to two weeks of potty training to be a bit rocky and then in the following weeks, everything will “click,” and you’ll be good to go on your relaxing vacation!

Here are my top five tips for traveling with a newly potty trained toddler:

Take frequent potty breaks, including sitting to try even if they don’t go

Toddlers will get easily distracted by whatever is in front of their face and they won’t want to stop playing or watching TV to sit on the toilet. Once your toddler is potty trained though, it’s okay to implement planned potty break times and making them as frequent as every two to three hours. Make sure to let your child know that you will pause the movie or save their toy so that they can go right back to what they were doing before their potty break. 

If you’re on-the-go, encourage your child to sit on the potty upon arrival to your destination and before leaving each spot.

  I’ll tell you from my experience with three kids under three years old, you’ll be glad you stopped so often. Not only do kids need to pee often, but they need to stretch their legs! Providing them with built-in potty breaks will not only help them keep the car seat dry, but it will help them get some pent-up energy out so they’re more well-behaved on your long car ride!

Get a puddle pad for the car seat

Speaking of keeping your child’s car seat dry, you want to invest in a puddle pad . Trust me. Don’t skip this step. You’ll thank me later!

When your child says, “I need to go potty!” it means, THEY NEED TO GO POTTY NOW! When your child is first potty trained, they’re learning what that urge to pee and poop feels like. It takes a while to not only recognize that urge to go, but then to hold it until they get to a bathroom/toilet. Remember, up until now, your child is used to peeing and pooping in their diaper no matter where they are or what they’re doing, so give them some credit for notifying you when they need to go, accept the accidents as they happen, and move on. Your child is learning a lot and going through a lot, so expect some ups and downs along the way.

If you’re flying, go to the bathroom before boarding the plane

You never know how your child is going to react to the airplane toilet, so do yourselves a favor and go to the bathroom before you're in the air. Make sure you check out the bathroom when you get on the plane. Show your child that there is a toilet they can use while you’re flying and if they need to go, they just need to let you know. You don’t need to force your child to sit on it or use it, but just introducing your child to the toilet may help ease any anxiety about a different toilet.

Bring plenty of extra clothes for your child AND for you

Speaking from experience, you need to remember to bring extra outfits. Honestly, I’d just keep some extra clothes in a travel bag in the car at all times. And I really do mean it when I say to bring extra clothes for yourself as well!

When my daughter was newly potty trained, we drove eight hours away to Montauk, NY. She didn’t have a single accident on the entire drive (yes, with MANY frequent pit stops to have potty breaks and to stretch our legs), but when we got out of the car at an ice cream shop and my brother picked her up, SHE PEED ON HIM! Now this is my older brother who doesn’t have his own kids, so he was NOT expecting to get peed on. He didn’t have any other clothes with him and he had to sit through an ice cream outing with toddler pee all over him. I can laugh about this because it didn’t happen to me, but I can also warn you that it could happen to anyone! Be prepared, and pack yourself some extra clothes.

On that note, you also want to bring a plastic bag for soiled clothes. Tie that bag up tight and get it in the laundry as soon as you can, but in the meantime, make sure you have something to put the dirty clothes in. 

Now that you have the general travel info down, I have a few more tips for you about public toilets:

Find the bathroom as soon as you arrive at your destination

We discussed this briefly above in terms of an airplane ride, but it’s going to apply to everything you do and everywhere you go. You don’t need to use the toilet every single time you arrive somewhere new, but if you just locate it, show your child, and ask them to sit and try, you’ll encourage great habits on-the-go.

Don’t wait until you’re in the middle of the aisle inside Target and your child exclaims for everyone to hear, “I NEED TO GO PEE PEE, MOMMY!” Then you’ll need to abandon your cart (full of things you don’t really need to buy), and you’ll have to haul over to the nearest bathroom while holding your child out in front of you, in case they just happen to start peeing before you get to the bathroom. Just be prepared and find the bathroom right when you arrive at the store instead!

  Hear me out here! How many times have you been on a public toilet and it automatically flushes while you’re still going and the water splashes up on you and you feel the immediate need to run home and bathe in a tub full of sanitizer? Yeah, me, too. Now imagine that happening to a child with a wild imagination--an imagination that makes your child believe that when that happens to them, the toilet monster is going to come and get them and pull them into the toilet. Ahhh!(Yeah, I’ve heard this story directly out of the mouth of a toddler.)

So the solution? POST-ITS . Put a post-it note over the sensor and your child will be saved from the toilet monster. The toilet won’t flush until your remove the post-it, and you’ve avoided another toddler meltdown. You’re welcome!

Bring a disposable cup in case your child refuses to use the adult toilet in public

Yet again, HEAR ME OUT! Public toilets are big and different than your child’s familiar toilet at home. If you try everything to get your child to use the toilet in public and they just won’t give in, let your kid pee in a plastic cup. Seriously. I’ve done this more times than I can count with my own kids and I have zero regrets!

Need to pee at the playground, but there’s no bathroom around? Here’s a cup.

Going for a hike and there won’t be a bathroom? Here’s a cup.

Driving in the car and the travel potty was forgotten at home? Here’s a cup.

The best part? You can just throw it away. No harm, no foul, right?!

And yes, both of my sons and my daughter have peed in plastic cups and they’ve been just fine afterwards.

Invest in a travel potty seat and/or a folding potty seat

Ideally, you will have a comfortable potty situation for your child for on-the-go. If you use a small potty at home, bring it in the car with you! If you don’t want to carry a potty around, grab a folding potty seat that you can place on top of any public toilet seat. Both solutions are perfectly wonderful for traveling with a newly potty-trained toddler.

Now, after all is said and done, remember that your child is new to using the toilet. Using the muscles to hold their urine is new to them, and they need to exercise these muscles as time goes on. There will be accidents and that’s okay! Your child will feed off of your emotions, so if you’re stressed, your child is likely to become stressed out, too!

Enjoy the learning process with your child. It won’t be long before your child is learning newer and bigger skills, and you’ll miss the days of potty training. Trust me--I miss those days!

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AUTHOR: Missy Yandow is a certified pediatric sleep consultant and dual-certified potty training consultant, owner of Slumber and Bloom. She is an energetic mom of 3, living the dream with her husband, Tim, in Rochester, NY.

Missy has dedicated her career to helping little ones grow and blossom. With degrees in Early Childhood Education and Child Life Psychology, Missy is passionate about sharing her knowledge about child development with families all over the world. You can find Missy providing expert sleep and potty training tips on the last Friday of every month.

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