Squatty Potty The Original Toilet Stool - Bamboo Flip, 7" and 9" Adjustable Heights, Brown - Improve Bathroom Posture and Comfort

As a family‑medicine doc and mom of a chronically constipated kiddo, I spend more time talking about poop than the average human. So when I went hunting for a “pooping assist device,” I wanted something that was sturdy, not plasticky, and didn’t scream “GI issues live here” to every guest who uses our bathroom. Enter this Squatty Potty Bamboo Flip Stool. What I love: • Packaging & assembly: Arrived in its original box, no damage. All pieces were neatly packed. Once you line up the panels, it’s wildly easy to assemble—screws and protective caps go in smoothly. I had it fully put together in just a few minutes. • Design & aesthetics: The bamboo is beautiful in person. It looks like intentional bathroom furniture, not medical equipment. If you walked into our bathroom, you’d just think “oh, nice stool,” not “someone here needs help pooping.” • Flip feature (two heights): I really appreciate that you can flip it for a lower or higher position. That makes it more versatile for different toilet heights and for kids vs adults. The “real life” part: I originally bought this for my daughter who struggles with constipation. She was willing to try it (small miracle), but once she got into position, she felt like the angle put more pressure on her legs and glutes from the toilet seat. So for her body and our toilet, it wasn’t instantly comfortable, and she’s not a fan… yet. My plan is to pair this with a cushioned toilet seat and see if that solves the pressure issue. Worst case, the adults in the house get a very classy way to optimize bathroom biomechanics. Bottom line: Beautiful, sturdy, easy to assemble, and I love the two‑height flip feature. For our family, it’s a win aesthetically and structurally, but we’re still troubleshooting comfort for my constipated kiddo. I’d still call it a solid, well‑made upgrade over plastic options—and a nice, discreet addition to any bathroom.

Easy to put together. Finish is smooth and attractive. I like that I can change heights. Sturdy. Not foldable, nice size and weight.

Goes together well and pieces fit snugly. I like how I can pick between two heights.

The best investment you can make for your toilet time. Good quality. Eat to put the 4 pieces together. Looks good, not cheap. Grips well to not move when using it, but easy to move out to use after seated. This version does not fold, it can flip for two different height toilets. You'll have the best poops of your life using the Squatty Potty. I would gift it to everyone if I could.

Purchased this honestly just to see what the fuss was about and because it’s bamboo and not plastic. Nice to have some natural color for a change! Assembles just fine. Beware of people who lack assembly skills and then leave reviews showing their ignorance. The screws fit perfectly in the grooved (recessed) holes of each side block so that when you install the plastic cap (if you want), it fits flush. You do have to hand tighten the screws so they fit inside the groves slightly. Some people just don’t understand how to assemble things. There is only one correct way to assemble this and you don’t even need the instructions, you just need to understand that the clear feet (already pre-installed) will go on the floor in one of two configurations (7 inch or 9 inch). The flip is from side to side. Could not have been easier, it works and that’s what matters. In both configurations the foot rest angles down and that’s ok because the whole point is to lift the heels of your feet in order to angle your butt directly into the toilet. You’re not getting your shoes shined, you are going number 2! Watch out and don’t fall in! Will be interesting to see if it makes any difference. I really like both height options without anything more than just flipping the stool to the desired height. No adjustments, no folding, no nothing. It’s just right there ready to be used either way you like. I found the 7 inch to be more comfortable on a toilet seat that is 16 inches off the floor. I’m 5’11” if that helps you. The bamboo is solid, and smooth, but I did notice some unfinished edges. Nothing to cause injury, but it’s not all perfectly smooth, it is natural bamboo after all! Don’t let that stop you, the surfaces for your feet are just fine and good quality. I’ll buy another one for the guest bathroom, you never know if someone you know needs one, so might as well give them the option! Watch out stomping your feet into them, it does stick out a little, even when under the toilet.

I have a tall husband, so we need tall toilets. I am not tall, so #2ing became difficult. Added the Squatty Potty, and #2ing is easy and comfortable again. I can put a decent amount of weight on it like as much as is needed to lift myself up for a quick second and readjust, so I feel it’s quite sturdy. Pretty bamboo, fits nicely up against the toilet. I will say that my husband frequently kicks it out of place and doesn’t love it, but I win this one because of how much it helps me.

Very easy to assemble. Even included the wrench. Works great!

This really does work, and it looks much nicer than the white plastic one.