Bath seats are one of the most common types of bathing devices. Bath seats are good for people who have difficulty standing in the shower or sitting on the bottom of the tub. Some people prefer them simply because a seat provides a more comfortable bathing experience. There are a variety of types of bath seats available. Most have suction cups or rubber feet that keep the chair stable in the tub and prevent scratching of the tub surface.
Some seats have hand-grips, which give support to people with balance problems.
Hand-grips increase safety and make it easier to remove the seat from the tub. Since most bath seats are not permanently fixed in the tub, they are easy to remove when others want to use the bathtub normally. Because bath stools are lightweight and small, they work well in narrow tubs and can be stored easily, leaving the tub empty for others to use. Stools are practical if you are able to get in and out of the tub, but have trouble sitting on the tub floor. Because stools are backless, washing your back is easy.