Audrey Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) I know a person who has a lot of issues with evacuating their bowels. I am thinking of getting them a Squatty Potty as a gift. This person isn't shy or easily mortified, and is rather open about their issues, in a graciously tasteful manner. For those who don't know, this is the Squatty Potty I am referencing. There is an anonymous poll available. Would you or wouldn't you? Thoughts and other input are welcome, too. Edited June 19, 2017 by Audrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I would only do it privately for a very, very close friend or family member. In my case, that might only be my mother. Is this someone on a limited income? If not, I might just e-mail them a link to it and say hey, have you seen these? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) I would only do it privately for a very, very close friend or family member. In my case, that might only be my mother. Is this someone on a limited income? If not, I might just e-mail them a link to it and say hey, have you seen these? Income is a barrier for them. They probably wouldn't spend the $35-40 CDN on themselves. ETA: I should probably clarify, too, that it would be a privately given gift. I'm not talking about a gag gift or trying to embarrass someone. Quite the opposite. Edited June 19, 2017 by Audrey 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Oh, gosh, I don't know. I don't feel like I'm that bold but if you are comfortable with it, why not? The furthest I personally would go would be to get an amazon gift card and send them the link as a suggestion and let them decide if they want one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewber Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I would. I used one for awhile and it was really helpful to me. And I think I heard about it here. If it could help someone who didn't have the means to buy it, I would definitely gift them one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I don't think it is inappropriate as you describe. Of course, it would be given privately, not publically, and the person would have to be the type you describe. But, though I don't have a Squatty Potty and don't have any particular elimination problems, I have been known to haul over a footstool sometimes if things are sluggish. It's miraculously helpful, so of course I would want to offer some help to a friend if I knew they had this problem. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) I have seen the one you linked at Bed Bath and Beyond here. We were thinking it could be useful for young kids too at home instead of dangling their "short" legs. My kids had used a foot/step stool when they were much younger. The squatty potty would likely have been more comfortable for my kids. Edited June 19, 2017 by Arcadia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) Costco had a two-pack. They're awesome. (I'm assuming you mean a gift as in hey, this is supposed to be great. I got a two pack and thought you might like one. Not HAPPY BIRTHDAY, enjoy your BM!) Edited June 19, 2017 by zoobie 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I told a family member about it and they already had one lol. I don't know if it's been helpful for them or not. But given the situation/person, I think it'd be okay. If it's bought offline I'd save the gift receipt and include it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I probably wouldn't, but that's because it would make ME uncomfortable, regardless of whether or not it bothered the recipient. (Unless it was someone I'm extremely close to, like my dh.) If you're sure the recipient wouldn't be embarrassed, and you are comfortable with the idea, why not? I think it's lovely that you want to help. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 depends upon the relationship. if this is a completely frank subject between you, and help is offered - sure. if any doubt, you can always ask by way of suggesting it as something that might help them. then do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 No, because it's tasteless as a gift, and a child's stepstool would do the same thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Not as a Christmas gift or something, but if I thought they would be okay with it, yeah, I'd send it to them via Amazon or something. Would depend on the friendship. I have girlfriends that I could do that for. Others, not so much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Not as a Christmas gift or something, but if I thought they would be okay with it, yeah, I'd send it to them via Amazon or something. Would depend on the friendship. I have girlfriends that I could do that for. Others, not so much.Yeah, I can think of a two, maybe three, people that I could send one too after having had a frank conversation and brainstorming. Not as a gift for an occasion, but because we were talking about this and now here it is. Not quite the same as when I sent my friend a yogurt maker out of the blue.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Thank you for starting this thread. I had never heard about this. It might be helpful (hopefully) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) 1. I found that it worked, so yes. 2. The video is so hilarious I'd buy one (as did, actually) based on the brilliance of their ad department. ETA- Throw in a rainbow poop pillow and it'll be a home run! Edited June 20, 2017 by FriedClams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Perhaps get it, then present it as "Oh, I needed this (or my friend/relative) needed this for a time but decided not to use it, do you know anyone who could use it?" if you think just flat out "hey, I bought you this, go poop" won't fly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I think under the circumstances and friendship you described it is a very thoughtful and kind gift. I have been asking dh to make me a stool that will work in our very small bathroom. He put replacement toilets in our bathrooms that are great for the tall people in my house -everyone except me---but not so great for me even though I am 5'6". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Costco had a two-pack. They're awesome. (I'm assuming you mean a gift as in hey, this is supposed to be great. I got a two pack and thought you might like one. Not HAPPY BIRTHDAY, enjoy your BM!) Cracking up I'd probably do it. I might preface it by saying something like, "I know this might be weird, but I heard of this thing, and, well, (laughing lightheartedly) I got it for ya hoping it might be helpful!" It's all in the marketing. I love friends with whom I can be real, and who trust me in the same way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 No, because it's tasteless as a gift, and a child's stepstool would do the same thing. I have one (two now actually. We liked the first so much we got one for the second bathroom) and it is NOT the same as the child's stepstool I was using before. With a child's stepstool, I had to keep my feet in front of the potty. The Squatty Potty, my feet are spread out in a more comfortable position. The squatty potty pushed back against the toilet and is easier to store than finding a place for a child's stepstool and remembering to bring it over to the toilet when in use. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 All I have to say is, I love this forum. 😂 Sent from my Z988 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 1. I found that it worked, so yes. 2. The video is so hilarious I'd buy one (as did, actually) based on the brilliance of their ad department. ETA- Throw in a rainbow poop pillow and it'll be a home run! I also bought one because of their advertising. I watch the video and felt that they deserve my money just to sponsor that video even if it didn't work. But it really does help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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