We had a "simple" potty for little money. This is what my son did not really feel at ease. This one is as completely different! First the height is perfect. for a "normal-sized" 2.5 Years. Then this pot has a rest. And that is crucial. Because so can my son can sit on it myself and get up again. For emptying, it is also perfectly done. Super sub, our son is quasi DRY :-)