Little Looster Review & Giveaway

Raise your hand right now if you’re in the midst of all the potty-training craziness. Ok, you don’t really have to raise your hand. :) But I’m betting a lot of you are in the same boat we are, which is hoping against all odds that our darling little boy will FINALLY decide that using the “big boy” potty is a great idea.

When we first started trying to get J interested in potty training, we bought him a small potty seat. Even then I felt like we were adding a step to the process – I mean, we’ll get him used to that, but then he still has to get used to using the actual toilet.

I recently got the opportunity to review the Little Looster, a booster of sorts for the toilet, and I was really excited about the prospect because it meant we could try a new approach for potty training J.

As you can see, the Little Looster is U-shaped and fits neatly around the base of the toilet. It allows little ones to climb up on to the toilet and have firm footing, giving them a sense of security and aiding in the process of potty training.

When we first received the Little Looster, I wondered if it would get in the way for adults using the toilet. It did take a little getting used to, but the makers have thought a lot about convenience – there are cutouts along the bottom that help to keep it from getting in the way for grown-ups, while still allowing it to have the size needed to help kiddos feel secure while using it.

J liked trying the Little Looster right when we got it, and I was impressed – he had always avoided using the “big” potty chair before. It was easy for him to climb up on, and definitely provided solid footing for him.

I waited a while to post this review after receiving the product, because like I mentioned at the start, we are still in the throes of potty training and I wanted to be able to report on effectiveness. J still isn’t potty-trained, so know that the Little Looster isn’t going to be a magic cure-all if your child simply isn’t ready to be potty-trained. If you’re seeing signs of readiness, though, the Little Looster is a nice aid to have. It’s much more stable than using a stepstool, and the fact that it wraps around the base of the toilet is nice – it provides more of a range of space for children to place their feet (because we all know children are not going to just sit still – they wiggle!).

As far as drawbacks go, it does take a little getting used to for grown-ups, and I wish that it were available in other colors besides white. Other than that, though, this is a solidly-constructed, lightweight piece of equipment that can easily be moved elsewhere if you have guests, for example.

We still have our Little Looster up and are hopeful that we’ll keep making progress with the potty-training in the coming weeks. Would you like to have a Little Looster to help your child with potty-training? You can buy one here (shipping is very quick – I was really impressed with how quickly we received ours!) – but you also have the chance to WIN one, too!

The winner will receive one Little Looster, valued at $39.99! This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents. Entries will be accepted until midnight CST on September 16.

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Note: Little Looster provided me with product for review and for this giveaway, but opinions provided in this review remain honest and are my own. I was not compensated monetarily for this review.