People struggling in the bowel movement are because of the structure of the toilet, western toilet is comfortable to sit but it not good for the bowel movement and thatswhy most of the people struggle to poop out,
The indian based toilet is suggested for the bowel movement, and there are studies which proves it is the right position to sit while you poop out.
What is the solution if i have western toilet?
Using a foot stool will help you attain a squat position which helps to increase the bowel movement (Source)
Yes using a footstool will help you to attain a position like using the indian toilet which further helps you poop out easily.
I have used a dozen of footstools and i picked 5 of them to make it easier for you to get the good one,
Here is the list,
Best Footstool For Toilet
1) Squatty Potty The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool
The squatty potty is the first one in my list, it has got 4.5 stars out of 5 on Amazon with more than 18000 customer ratings, can you believe it, getting 4.5 stars from 18000 customer is not the easy thing unless it is the best product,
yes it is the best one to use, and it is being Amazon’s choice.
It is not a big surprise that most of the doctors recommend this brand and also it is a FDA approved product.
It is available in two sizes 7 and 9 inches, i have used the 9 inch one and it perfect size for me.
It helps to attain the squat position which allign the colon in the right position and helps you poop out well, i highly recommend this footstool.
What is like
- It helps to attain the perfect squat position to poop well,
- the quality of this footstool is outstanding,
- It works well in emptying the bowl,
- light weight.
What i don’t like
- I have never seen any minus points while using this stool.
2) Squatty Potty SP-Bamboo-FLIP The Original Toilet Stool
Once again the squatty potty product is occupying the second place in my list.
This product has got 4.6 stars out of 5 on Amazon with more than 500 customer ratings.
This 100% pure bamboo toilet stool is amazing in look and easy to use too, the cleaning process is also not that hard, you can clean it with just the tissue papers.
It is easy to use, it clears the colon completely and empty the bowl within 6 to 8 minutes, it works well for me and it will be for you too.
What i like
- Very easy to use,
- The look is very much greater than the plastic ones,
- Easy to alternate between 7 inch and 9 inch stool,
- It is water and mold resistent,
- The stain in very minimal even after the regular usage,
- Eco-friendly.
What i don’t like
- The only downside i noticed is, when i tried to stand on this stool it seemed like it will break if i inject my whole weight on it.
3) Step and go Toilet Stool
The third one in our list is step and go, this product has an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 with more than 3300 customer ratings.
This stool can raise your feet of upto 7 inches and it is not available in 9 inches.
The plastic is durable and sturdy as squatty potty and you can even stand on it without any fear of breakage.
The quality of the product is somewhat equal to squatty potty and it is fine at this price range.
What i Like
- Quality is good,
- Very comfortable to use,
- Do the work as it claims,
- Price is very reasonable,
- I have used it for more than a year and it worked like a charm.
What i don’t like
- It is available in only one size 7 inch, i usually prefer the 9 inch one which is not available in this brand.
4) Squat N Go 7” Folding Squatting Stool
Another amazing stool in our list is Squat N Go toilet stool, it has an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 with more than 2000 customer ratings.
This stool is foldable, you can use and fold it when you store it in the bathroom shelf, we have a list of Best Ladder Shelf For Your Bathroom please take a look at the list.
I have used it for about 6 months and it is a satisfying product, it works well like the other ones
What i like
- The first thing i like about this stool is, the folding option,
- It looks good,
- Available in 6 different colors.
What i don’t like
- The center of gravity is outside the legs so if a kid uses it there is a chance of slipping when he/she stands on this stool,
- The quality of the plastic is not upto the mark as the squatty potty.
5) Evron,Potty Step,Toilet Stool
The last one in my list is evron, it has an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 with more than 300 customer ratings.
It can bear a weight capacity of upto 350 lbs,
Unlike other products it comes separately so that you can move it and place it at a distance which you feel is best comfortable for you.
The stool is durable and sturdy, the non slip rubber at the bottom of the stand is good and it holds the floor well.
What i like
- This is best suitable for the large and fat persons, because if you are fat your legs will go wider than the normal persons while you sit, you can move this stool so that you feel comfortable while you poop out.
- Durable,
- Non slip.
- Design is good.
What i don’t like
- Only 7 inch piece is available, and if you need an extra height you need to consider the squatty potty.
Conclusion
The above list is the best footstools to use in your toilet, i have used all the above and my favourite is squatty potty the 1st one, i’m using it still now without any damage issue and if you wanna buy the cheap one the consider the 3rd one(Step and Go), leave your opinion about the above products and also mention which one have you used already.