Squatty Potty Original Toilet Stool Reviews Summary

Assembly & Construction

Pros:

• "Directions were pretty thorough."
• "Easy to assemble."
• "It was very easy to assemble."
• "Assembly was a cinch."
• "This is light but very sturdy."
• "It's easy to put together and very sturdy."
• "They made putting this together idiot proof. It only goes together one way, you can’t mess it up, and they include the screws and the Alan wrench to put it together with."

Cons:

• "The assembly instructions are god awful."
• "The assembly instructions are very vague."
• "The instructions are useless."
• "The instructions for putting it together are a nightmare!"
• "The assembly on this device is wonkie. The instructions are pathetic."
• "Visual directions weren’t especially clear (since no parts are labeled) so we had to spend a few minutes arguing over how it’s supposed to be put together."
• "I was excited to get this and put it together but the first one had misaligned holes so I returned it for another that had the same issue. I was unable to put it together as this caused gaps and misalignment."

Design & Aesthetics

Pros:

• "Nice, sturdy and not an eye sore."
• "This bamboo Squatty Potty looks nice in the bathroom instead of the awkward plastic one."
• "It's nice to have the practicality of the squatty potty but the look is really elevated."
• "Love the look of this wooden one vs the cheaper plastic one being that it sits around the toilet and is view, totally worth the money!"
• "The wood is warm to the touch and adds a level of comfort the plastic one didn’t."
• "The wooden design is much sleeker than the original white plastic one which takes up SO much more space."
• "This wooden version is so much nicer than the white."

Cons:

• "The only con to this item is that it is very uncomfortable for bare feet."
• "Like the headline says: Splinters. Bamboo Splinters, be prepared with tweezers and magnifying glass to get the splinters out of your hands."
• "The pieces do not line up based on the pre drilled holes."
• "The bamboo arrived warped, cracked, and the lamination was coming apart."
• "The panels don't sit flush."
• "Low quality bamboo. Does not match product photo."
• "The corners are incredibly sharp and have cut my ankles multiple times."

Functionality & Comfort

Pros:

• "Helps for a pain-free and quick bowel movement."
• "It fulfills its purpose and is easy to build."
• "You have to give it a try a few times, but once you figure it out you will be amazed."
• "It puts your legs in the perfect position for elimination."
• "It’s so much more comfortable!"
• "You can pass this down to your grandchildren, its sturdy and worth the price."
• "It's solid and stays put while in use."

Cons:

• "If you’re used to spreading your legs out, this isn’t the one for you."
• "The step stool part is angled forward and the surface is very smooth. This meant my feet (with and without socks) slipped off when I used it."
• "But it is too narrow, slippery, and angled downward which makes using it with socks basically impossible."
• "It makes my legs go to sleep to be honest which is quite uncomfortable."
• "The surface where you place your feet is too small, and too slanted."
• "The angle is weird and the surface area for your feet is too small."
• "Sadly, the product doesn’t live up to the hype in my opinion and is actually uncomfortable to use."

Quality & Durability

Pros:

• "Constructed with durable materials, it promises longevity and sturdiness, even with daily use."
• "Also, it is very sturdy and well made."
• "This is something I never knew I needed until I used it one day at a relatives house."
• "Good quality product though. Doesn’t feel cheap."
• "The non-slip surface and feet ensure stability, providing a safe and comfortable experience."
• "The bamboo looks great on my bathroom, and will be easy to clean."
• "The wood adds quality."

Cons:

• "This product lacks severe quality control."
• "After a month of daily use, it has become very wobbly."
• "Wood separated and fell apart after just over 1 year of use."
• "It grew mold!! The exposed portion of the material is really porous and absorbent."
• "It started to separate and splinter."
• "However, after over a year the bamboo starts to split one side is a little jagged and I have to put wood glue on it so it doesn’t cause a cut."
• "The bamboo also isn’t treated, leaving it porous and vulnerable to mold growth."

Price & Value

Pros:

• "It’s definitely the best value."
• "Price not cheap but reasonable for what appears to be a long lasting product."
• "For $24.99 I definitely think the price was right."
• "Great product at or near the $24 it was 2 months ago."
• "This is not quite a miracle and won’t cure someone of their ailments or whatever is the root cause of their constipation, but for me it has made a significant difference and made things so much easier."
• "Installation was easy, and was packaged with extra parts and an Allen wrench."
• "Very impressed that it arrived two days earlier than expected."

Cons:

• "I just purchased this a couple of weeks ago at $73.36 (which I thought was expensive but purchased it anyways) & was going to purchase another one & the price has increased to $99.99??!!"
• "now $40 for no real good reason. Bummer cause we were going to get a 2nd one."
• "Thanks squatty potty for turning my $15 splurge into an almost $100 purchase…"
• "Too $$$ for it to not fit together properly."
• "The price is Way too much."
• "I think it should be $10 cheaper but it is what it is 🤷🏻‍♀️"
• "For the price order something else or roll the dice. I definitely received junk."