Parents begin to teach their child hygiene at different ages. At 3-4 years old, children go to the toilet on their own, but their feet still do not reach the floor. It is more convenient to do this if a toilet seat with a step is installed.
Toilet cover with step for children
The product descriptions indicate that they can be used from 6 months.
Traditionally, parents start potty training their children at 1.5 years old. Then they teach the baby to use the toilet.
The handrails are safe. Models are height adjustable.
They consist of a stable support, a seat, handrails and steps.
The child does not come into contact with the toilet bowl.
He takes the correct position on the seat. The child's feet are on the step.
All models are easily transformed and take up little space.
The baby can independently place the seat on the toilet.
Manufacturing instructions
Making a layout
The dimensions of this chair were copied from another similar one. Its legs are located at an angle of 5?, its dimensions are: length - 500 mm, width - 300 mm, height - 230 mm. There is a U-shaped cutout on the top. This way you can store the chair under the toilet when not in use.
Gluing
In total you will get 4 parts: a base, 2 legs and a crossbar between the legs. Now you need to glue all the elements. The glue is first applied to the base and legs. After they are glued, glue the crossbar. You can also use bolts to fasten parts together.
After gluing the chair, it must be tightly compressed using clamps.
Finishing
Once all the glue has dried, all wood cracks must be sealed with putty. Then, when everything is dry, you need to sand the entire surface. It will become smooth and easier to clean.
Then it is necessary to coat the wood with varnish; some apply several layers of oil to the surface.
The toilet chair is ready. Now you can use it.
Step - stand for children with a box inside
Builder's Book
Many people would like to have a stepladder or children's stand on hand. And if it has a storage compartment, then such a thing becomes especially desirable. You can, of course, buy a similar stand in a store, or you can make it yourself from leftover plywood and boards (from construction waste, so to speak).
The dimensions of this stepladder are not large (35x35x30 cm. Moreover, changing the dimensions of the product is quite simple - maintain the proportions, that’s all. However, it’s still not worth making a stepladder in greatly enlarged sizes: it will be heavy and less maneuverable.
Necessary materials: Plywood 1 cm thick square 30 x 30 cm - 2 pieces piece 30 x 35 cm - 2 pieces piece 20 x 30 cm - 1 piece piece 15 x 30 cm - 1 piece Board 20 mm thick 17-20 x 35 cm - 2 pcs Wood screws (for 5) with countersunk heads – 1 box Small hinges for attaching the lid – 2 pcs
Necessary tools: Drill - screwdriver Drill bits (No. 2-4) Jigsaw Tape measure Carpenter's square Marker Wood glue Sandpaper (coarse and fine) Vise
Step-by-step instructions: making a stand for children .
Mark the sides of the base
Book of the Builder
Let's take a piece of plywood 35 x 30 cm, using a tape measure on the 35 cm side, set aside a height of 15 cm and from this mark (a carpenter's square will help us) measure another 15 cm in depth. We will get a square 15x15 cm, which will need to be cut out with a jigsaw.
We will do this with both pieces of plywood measuring 30 x 35 cm.
Functional elements: handrails, seats, chairs, benches, steps
Bathroom grab bar for the elderly
Bathroom accessories for seniors that make daily routines easier, such as grab bars and handles , are some of the most important pieces of accessory equipment. Installing them in the right places on the wall helps you enter the bathroom, stand up in it, get out of it, get in and out of the shower stall, or sit down and get up from the toilet.
Mounting the grab bar directly next to the bathtub is a good idea that is not only useful for the elderly and people with disabilities
In addition to general-purpose handrails, there is a special line of such products for bathrooms. Therefore, it is better to pay attention to such products. The special line models are made taking into account safety requirements and tested for strength, unlike products for general use. Do not purchase vacuum handles or holders. Determine exactly the specific location for mounting the handrail and use the hardware method of attaching this device.
The rounded model of handrails in glossy steel color does not spoil the interior at all, while having an increased level of reliability
a grab bar in a bathroom for the elderly next to the bathtub, in the shower, near the sink and on one or both sides of the toilet. Today there is a wide range of grab bars, handles and holders for every taste: short and semicircular - for installation next to the sink, special grab bars for installation next to the bathtub, long and retractable for use next to the toilet, straight or curved, smooth and with a rough surface.
A set of additional equipment in red - a complete set for creating a friendly space
Companies specializing in the production of bathroom products will offer you ready-made sets of handrails and handles, including additional necessary items, such as mirrors, chairs and seats. A variety of colors and materials will allow you to easily add the elements you choose to your existing interior.
Bathroom seat for the elderly
One of the risks that older people face in the bathroom is wet floors and the associated potential for slipping and therefore the risk of falling and injury. Bathroom products are a broad category of products for people with disabilities and the elderly, covering all aspects of personal hygiene. And a bathtub seat for the elderly is a very common item in this category.
Types of children's chairs
They have design features and purpose. For example, for use at home or outdoors.
Traditional
A children's toilet seat is a smaller copy of an adult one. Regarding installation and characteristics, the seat may vary:
- soft or hard;
- located above or below the parent seat;
- be part of a whole accessory or applied separately.
The seat material is subject to mandatory certification. The finished seat has an antibacterial coating. The surface should be smooth and round in shape. Burrs, chips or other damage indicate immediate replacement of the toilet seat, as the child will refuse to sit on it.
Anatomical
The use of this seat promotes a smoother transition from potty to toilet. The toilet seat follows the shape of a child's potty. There are support ridges at the front and back to support the child.
The non-slip rubber coating is pleasant to the touch and does not cool to the temperature of ceramics or earthenware. It is comfortable for the baby to sit on such a chair. For fastening, the accessories are equipped with clamping clamps to the toilet itself.
With handles
A child toilet seat with handles on the sides is characterized by greater safety and comfort for the child. Another advantage is that smooth supports distract the baby’s attention from the toilet, which may harbor bacteria.
With magnetic insert
A double toilet seat with an additional child insert eliminates the need for an adult to help your child go to the toilet. To lower the pad, the baby does not need to make much effort, since the magnets used are not powerful. But this is enough to reliably hold the toilet seat in the raised position. If desired, the liner can be completely removed. For this purpose, the design provides only 2 buttons.
Overlay with step
This is a child toilet seat with an adjustable cover with a step (one or two) and handrails. The child can safely climb on and off the toilet independently. It is important that the baby feels support under his legs when sitting. Therefore, products are selected with one adjustable support or with two stationary ones.
The advantages of such a seat are the absence of contact between the child and the toilet (hands are occupied with the handrails) and the presence of a lid. When folded back, it becomes a backrest.
The seat is also equipped with a protrusion at the bottom, which prevents cold splashes from getting on the skin. And the lightness of the design allows the child to move it and put it back in place without the help of adults. It is important to ensure that the support legs have a non-slip coating before purchasing.
Footrest
A toilet stand is popular not only because it makes it easier for children to climb onto a high toilet. Doctors say that raising the knees of an adult in a sitting position helps relieve tension in the abdominal cavity and normalize intestinal function.
Moreover, the products have a built-in massager, which encourages relaxation.
Family 2 in 1
This model of toilet seat is otherwise called “2 in 1”. This is a design in which there are several seats of different diameters and a common cover. It is made of a homogeneous material, and for a child, additional filler and waterproof fabric can be used for softness.
Road pad
This seat is a universal portable product. As a rule, it folds up and takes up little space. It is often possible to change the diameter and availability of the container. Thanks to this addition, the baby can go to the toilet not only in a specially designated place.
Metal stairs
To construct a metal product, the hinges must be made in a special way. When the ladder is open, the hinge is completely expanded. To manufacture a metal structure, it is necessary to add to the above list of tools:
- rolled metal;
- hacksaw for metal;
- grinder with discs;
- square
Sometimes a welding machine may be needed. There can be many options for stairs. They can be used as:
- step ladder;
- attached structure;
- attic;
- retractable
They can be used for:
- harvesting trees;
- window cleaning;
- façade finishing works;
- inspection and repair of roofing and gutters.
Photo of a telescopic ladder.
The most functional staircase is with 4 or more sections. From such models you can assemble different forms for work. These products are divided into professional and household. They differ in lifting height, maximum load, and quality of materials. Professional ones are even more than 20 m tall. Household models allow you to work at a height of only up to 3 m. They are also used as attic structures. According to their design features they can be:
Recommendations for selection
Strength
The child is active anywhere. Accordingly, it will not be difficult for him to break the fragile toilet seat. To eliminate this, you should choose hard seats that are more durable.
Antibacterial coating
You can protect your child from bacteria by purchasing a toilet seat with an antibacterial coating that does not wear off during washing.
Seat dimensions
The choice of a toilet seat should be based on the age-related physical characteristics of the child. It’s easier to rely on the size of the pot. And the lid should be 5 mm larger so that it can completely cover the seat.
Form
According to psychologists, fancy shapes of toilet seats distract children from the task at hand. Therefore, classic overlays are more often found in recommendations.
Surface
A child's toilet seat cover, whether hard or soft, should be smooth and comfortable. Any chips, scratches and burrs will cause discomfort. And cracks easily become a source of development of biological life, which, as a rule, is unsafe for humans.
Sound accompaniment
Music encourages the child to remain in a static position for a longer period of time. That's why parents buy chairs with sound. But this also has its downside. Far from home there is no such accessory, so going to the toilet in other places may be difficult.
Freedom of movement and freedom of use
A bathroom for elderly or disabled people should be free of any interior barriers. That is, the greatest possible freedom of movement . Mandatory barriers include all doors of various designs. Optional elements include thresholds, floor level differences, floor connecting strips, and decorative protrusions. In a word, this is everything that impedes or limits free movement.
Another type of restriction relates to the convenience and freedom of use of basic bathroom appliances. The limitations lie in their inability to meet the needs of the elderly and disabled, that is, there is no freedom to use the devices . For example, this: a toilet with a low level of placement; high or low mounted sink; a small faucet with a short spout or a faucet with a tight turning mechanism; perhaps the bathtub is too large or deep with high sides.
Freedom of movement and use is a huge advantage of premises with a large area
Even in the smallest room, maximum mobility is important. If we want to adapt the bathroom to the needs of the elderly or disabled, space is a fundamental and absolute necessity.
The issue must be resolved starting from the entrance . If it is structurally possible, the doorway should be expanded as much as possible. The minimum width of the doorway, which should not be limited by the door leaf, is 90 cm.
When installing or replacing equipment in the bathroom, you must leave enough space between it and the wall or other device. For comfortable access for wheelchair users, the minimum space size is 150 cm in diameter.
Models
The Russian market is filled with goods of both domestic and foreign origin. The most popular brands are:
- Dinoplast. Italian manufacturer working with thermoplastic materials and antibacterial additives. The products have international certificates and can be used in social, public and medical institutions.
- Kiddyloo thermobaby. The French manufacture products exclusively on their territory in full compliance with European quality standards. The cover with steps has a patent and can be installed on any toilet, including a wall-hung one.
- Roxy kids. Almost 10 years ago, new fathers from St. Petersburg faced difficulties regarding products for babies. Today the company sells swimming circles, travel and inflatable potties for children.
- Kids kit 3 in 1. The Israelis have come up with a unique transforming design for children from 1.5 to 3 years old. It combines a potty chair, a stand and a separate toilet seat. The transformation is carried out due to the removable inner part.
- Loz tm. This plastic construction set from China is intended for children aged three years and older. The seat with steps is easy to assemble and disassemble. The child will quickly learn to cope with this on his own.
- Keter toilet trainer. Products from Israel. It is compact and convenient to use.
- Home kids. The Russian equivalent of seats with steps, light and comfortable. Made from durable plastic.
Each manufacturer has its own certificates and recommendations regarding the age category. And psychologists and pediatricians may have different opinions with the manufacturers. It is worth listening to the latter, but you will have to make a decision yourself.
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