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Any Tips To Make A Toilet Seat More Comfortable?

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Camuy, PR

We use a stand-alone toilet and Hoyer Lift to get my adult son onto it. Long sitting time takes a lot of energy,

October 6, 2023
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Thanks Fred! Will hunt down some plastic options to try.

October 26, 2023
A mySMAteam Member

yes! the plact riser is much more comfortable than the ceramic bowl. there are several options, free standing plastic riser, there is also model where the plastic riser is bolted on and has built in handrails, that can also swing up. I travel also with plastic riser.

October 18, 2023

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