How to Buy a Raised Toilet Seat

If you have arthritis, mobility issues or have joint pain in your knees or hips, then a raised toilet seat can be a great way to make toileting easier. Raised toilet seats come in a variety of designs and heights, so you need to know a little bit about what your options are before you buy a raised toilet seat.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Narrow down your choices by price range. Fortunately, most raised toilet seats are priced around $20. However, there are toilet seats that sell for less than $20 and for more than $100.
2. Select a height that is right for your body. Raised toilet seats typically range between two and five inches. You want a seat that is high enough that you don't have to put excessive strain on your knees and hips. However, you don't want it so high that your feet won't reach the floor when sitting on it.
3. Examine the locking mechanism. Before you buy a raised toilet seat make sure that the locking mechanism that secures the raised seat to your toilet is strong and make sure you will be able to lock and unlock it. Some locking mechanism are hard to operate for people with arthritis.
4. Get framed. For added safety, look for a raised toilet seat that comes with an aluminum frame that has non-skid rubber feet and sturdy arm rests. These are more expensive, but they will provide you with stability, security and leverage to help get you on and off the toilet safely.