Travel shower stool

[lanejudy]

Has anyone used something like this as a shower stool for travel? We have a bigger/better stool at home but looking for something compact. I’m not sure if I can trust this type though.

 

[KPeterso]

I have seen those but never tried one. I think I would be wary. I can't tell - does it have any rubber type feet to hopefully prevent it sliding around. If I was to get this, I would definitely try it at home a few times first.

 

[SteveH]

@lanejudy not sure if this is for a Disney trip, but for us we've found some hotels have things like this available for use. Not the type shown but more commercial grade. Worth an ask.

 

[Tinksmom6575]

Has anyone used something like this as a shower stool for travel? We have a bigger/better stool at home but looking for something compact. I’m not sure if I can trust this type though.
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Personally I wouldn't trust this one. I ordered a new one and will just be bringing it in the box. I don't need one at home as we have a built in seat.

 

[lanejudy]

We’ll be visiting at a relative’s house over the holidays, not a hotel.

Thanks for confirming my thoughts about the one pictured. I was surprised to see it pop up in my search. I’ll get a more traditional medical grade one to use for travel.

 

[Evita_W]

Came across this, I wonder if this might be helpful

https://www.rehabmart.com/product/s...SgM7N9BBlcf_AKPPOPWGdqcdPWIdzVGEaAjjgEALw_wcB

 

[lanejudy]

We ended up getting THIS. While it isn't folding/collapsible, it is compact and easy to put together then take apart again for travel with no tools required. DH was impressed with it.

 

[Becca43]

Looks like you made an excellent choice!

I also wanted to chime in to add some additional thoughts for anyone else who might be considering something like the collapsible stool you had asked about initially. I have a stool like this but not to use as a shower stool; mostly I use it my kitchen or while doing chores if I don't have another seat immediately available to me. It's been a great little tool in those situations, but I wouldn't recommend it as a shower stool for two reasons:

1. It is really only functional if on a completely flat surface, and a lot of tubs and showers either have sloped sides or a mild slope or incline towards the drain, etc. So, even if it being wet/slippery wasn't also a concern, I'm not sure if would be very stable in a tub or shower.

2. Because of how the pieces interlock, the use of springs internally, and no way to really access the inside of the stool, it would be very hard to keep functional for the long-term. I would be concerned about the springs rusting and it would also be very hard to clean any shampoo, conditioner, soap, shaving cream, etc. that potentially got into the little crevices or even the inside of the stool.

I think the one you ended up picking makes a ton of sense. I've also used a sturdy, fold-able step stool with rubber grips on the bottoms of the legs in a pinch as a makeshift shower stool while travelling -- not medical advice and try it at your own risk, but it has worked well for me when another option was not easily available, especially the ones that are more mid-end as they often come in different heights/sizes that are comparable to what a shower stool would be