Bemis® Introduces New NextStep® Child/Adult Built-In Potty Seat™

Two-in-one seat accommodates adults and children, improves hygiene

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Jul 26, 2011, 08:00 ET

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bemis Manufacturing Company, the world leader in toilet seat engineering and design, has improved its innovative NextStep® Child/Adult Built-In Potty Seat™ by adding design features that allow child and adult seats to be easily removed for cleaning or when no longer needed.

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The revolutionary two-in-one toilet seat accommodates both adult and child users equally. When not in use, the stain-resistant, solid plastic potty seat automatically secures by magnet into a recess in the molded wood seat cover, eliminating the need for adult users to manually lift the child seat. When it is time to use the potty seat, toddlers can easily pull it down into position by themselves, allowing them to exercise their growing independence and reinforce their "I can do it myself" sense of confidence. The built-in magnet is just strong enough to secure the potty seat to the cover, but not so strong that a child cannot pull the potty seat down into position.

"When you're potty training a toddler, having a system that's always ready to use and quick to react to your child's need makes a big difference for everyone," said Melissa Glancey, Channel Manager, North America Plumbing Products, Bemis. "The way this seat integrates into the cover to eliminate bathroom floor clutter is also a huge benefit to parents."

The NextStep seat also features Easy Clean & Change™, which allows the seats and cover to be easily removed for thorough cleaning with just a twist of the hinge caps, while the mounting bolts stay firmly in place.

"The NextStep seat is designed to equally accommodate children and adults," said Glancey. "It also appeals to parents who want to maintain a stylish bathroom. The seat has a sleek design that comes in both round and elongated sizes to fit all manufacturers' toilet bowls."

The NextStep seat enables toddlers to use the regular toilet immediately and foster a grown-up feeling, instead of first learning to use a small potty chair and then transitioning to the adult toilet as potty training progresses. Toddlers can use the seat with confidence, knowing it is sized to hold them, is securely attached to the toilet, and will not shift underneath them.

With the NextStep seat, there is no need to handle and store a portable insert seat to allow adults to use the same toilet, no need to empty a potty chair after each use, and no need to clean an additional toilet.

Some models of NextStep also include Whisper Close® hinges and the STA-TITE® Seat Fastening System™. Whisper Close allows the cover and/or ring to close slowly and quietly with just a tap, eliminating slamming and preventing pinched fingers. STA-TITE uses revolutionary technology that ensures seats never need to be tightened.

Bemis Manufacturing Company, the world's largest manufacturer of toilet seats, serves residential and commercial buildings and OEM industries. Founded in 1901, Bemis continues to be privately owned and operated. Headquartered in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Bemis has worldwide distribution in North, Central and South Americas, Europe and the Far East. Bemis products are Made In America, utilizing environmentally friendly processes and materials including rediscovered wood, recycled plastic, and paints that greatly minimize the emission of VOCs. All seats are packaged in recycled and recyclable corrugate. For more information, visit www.bemismfg.com.

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