Squatty Potty Original 9-Inch Toilet Stool, White

So, I finally gave in and bought myself the Squatty Potty Original 9-inch toilet stool in white after seeing all those weird unicorn commercials and hearing my friend Sarah rave about it for months. Honestly, I was kind of skeptical at first—like, do I really need a special stool for the bathroom? But man, I’m pretty glad I took the plunge.
First off, this thing is actually doctor-recommended, which made me feel less weird about buying it. It’s basically this white plastic stool that sits around your toilet and helps you get in a more natural squatting position when you’re doing your business. Sounds strange, I know, but there’s actually some science behind it! Our bodies weren’t really designed for those 90° angles on modern toilets—they kind of mess with this muscle called the puborectalis that can make things… well, harder than they need to be.
I went with the 9-inch height because we have one of those taller comfort-height toilets at home (about 17 inches from floor to bowl), and it fits perfectly underneath. The design is pretty sleek—nothing too medical-looking that would freak out guests. It just tucks around the base of the toilet when you’re not using it. To be fair, my husband rolled his eyes when I first brought it home, but now he uses it more than I do!
The stool itself is surprisingly sturdy for something that weighs like 2.5 pounds. It’s made from this BPA-free plastic that can apparently hold up to 350 pounds! And it has these textured foot pads that keep you from slipping, which I definitely appreciate because the last thing you want is a bathroom accident, right?
Cleaning it is super easy too—just wipe it down with whatever bathroom cleaner you’ve got. Way easier to keep clean than my kid’s plastic step stool that somehow collects all kinds of mysterious gunk.
The dimensions (about 13″ deep by 21″ wide by 9.5″ high) make it compact enough that it doesn’t take over our not-so-spacious bathroom. I didn’t expect that it would blend in so well, but it’s pretty unobtrusive.
Look, I’m not going to get TOO detailed here, but this thing really does make a difference. Things are just… easier and quicker now? I used to spend way too much time scrolling through Instagram in the bathroom (we’ve all been there), but now I’m in and out much faster. And that whole straining thing that can lead to hemorrhoids? Yeah, that’s basically gone.
If you’ve got bathroom issues—constipation, IBS, whatever—this is definitely worth trying. It’s been especially helpful during my pregnancy when everything down there feels kind of messed up anyway.
One thing to note though—if you’re not used to squatting or have longer legs, you might want to try the 7-inch version instead. This 9-inch one gives you a pretty deep squat. My mom tried it when she visited and said it was a bit too high for her comfort.










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