How to Choose the Best Commode Chair for Your loved one?

How to Choose the Best Commode Chair for Your loved one?

Posted by B&F Medical Supplies on Apr 30th 2019

Bedside commodes are not the type of toilet chairs connected to a sewage and plumbing system. These chairs are essentially medical devices,specially designed to help children and adults with disabilities, including people who have difficulty in walking or confined to bed. These commodes and toilet Chairs are convenient for individuals with mobility issues. It is good to have the convenient of having these chairs available when the need arises for individuals to go to the bathroom.

When you need a commode chair, you can find them easily online in selective medical stores. They come to the market with all the necessary features while some have additional features for extra comfort.

Following are some of the most popular Commodes and toilet Chairs to keep at your beside. See brief description about their usefulness, which help you determine the best choice suitable for you or your love ones:

  • Bedside Commode with Padded Drop Arm –Toilet chairs with drop arms are designed specifically for lateral transfers, making them an excellent choice for people who rely on wheelchairs. With just the push of a button, the commode’s sidearms are easily release and the back rail is also detachable.

  • Bariatric Drop Arm Commode – This commode chairs have a weight capacity of 850 lbs. The interior width (space between the arms) is 28 inches, making it suitable for large size people (or for those who prefer some extra space for better toileting experience).This chair is a low-profile unit but requires more space in the bathroom as it has a larger footprint.

  • PVC Framed Non-Slippery Toilet Chair: These commodes are made in three seat widths - 26, 30, and 36 inches.It generally doesn’t have back and arms but, works great for the ones who use this as a shower chair.This toilet chair is designed to make it comfortable for both men and women and has a generous ten-quart pail.
  • 3-in-1 Steel Commode (Deluxe) – The deluxe 3-in-1 commode is a bedside toilet chair which is an exceptionally economical option.Here, the legs are adjustable up to 22 inches and its weight capacity is 350 lbs. It can be easily slid over an in-ground toilet and its steel finish is powder-coated which resists rust.
  • All-in-One Steel Commode –This all-in-one bedside commode is an eight-pound chair that is lightweight; this chair is very light weight, it can even be moved by a child from room to room! It is well-padded on the seat which provides more comfort with an added feature of adjustable leg rests (leg rest is adjustable to 30 inches of height), making this the perfect gadget for those who are taller than average.It usually has a pail lid and splash-guard to help avoid spills during transfers.Additionally, it has a snap-out pail and a snap-on toilet seat.

These chairs are helpful for people with difficulty and/or the inability to walk, and they are widely available on the internet. It is recommended that you should purchase commodes and toilet chairs from online suppliers as you would get top quality toilet chairs at a reasonable cost.