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It can get a little confusing with bedside commodes, trying to understand what they are forand what sizes they come in. I have been looking for some time for my mom for a second bedside commode, trying to find one with particular features and specific dimensions. So I have put together an article about bariatric commodes and their dimensions.<\/p>\n
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Bariatric commodes come in a variety of widths –<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Content Overview & Quicklinks” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” body_ul_font=”||||||||” body_ul_text_color=”#59bdd6″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all=”#3648ed” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n What is a bariatric bedside commode ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Static bariatric bedside commodes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How big is a standard bedside commode ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Different types of commodes for a larger person<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Rolling bedside commodes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Tall bedside commodes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How much do bariatric commodes cost ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Where can I get a bariatric commode ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Best way to clean a bedside commode<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatwhat” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The word “bariatric” comes from the Greek word “baros” meaning “weight”.<\/p>\n Medical equipment which is bariatric, or heavy-duty is for larger individuals, and is built to support greater weight.<\/p>\n In the case of bariatric bedside commodes, these are models which typically support more than 350 lb.<\/p>\n Just because a commode does not have the words “bariatric” or “heavy duty” in its product name, does not mean that it is not a bariatric commode.<\/p>\n To identify if a commode will support over 350 lb, you really want to check the weight capacity, as many commodes with a 400 lb – 600 lb weight capacity don’t let you know that they are for a larger person.<\/p>\n Some from designs you can tell because instead of a small oval seat sitting within the frame, the seat is one large flat piece which stretches across the whole frame, and this is only done on the higher weight capacity commodes.<\/p>\n A manufacturer may decide that another feature such as “extra wide”, “extra wide frame” or “drop arm” is a more important selling point for their product than “bariatric” or “heavy duty”, and a term such as “extra wide” does rather imply that the commode is for a larger person.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatwhat” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”||50px|||”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you see a commode with the following terms in their product name, they will usually be for a larger person, and you can just check the weight capacity to confirm –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Typically, the width of bedside commodes become greater with a rise in their weight capacity, the greater the weight capacity the greater the width allowed for the hips and thighs for the user’s comfort.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want to save yourself time trying to find a commode with the right weight capacity for yourself, or a loved one, you can check my extensive list of bariatric commodes and their weight capacities. I have also listed their model numbers in the articles, so there should be no confusion finding them online. You can read that article here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatstatic” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To make things a little easier, I am dividing the bedside commodes into two types –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let’s start with the static types of commodes which have bariatric models.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatbig” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”||50px|||”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So that you have something to compare the size of bariatric commodes with, I am just going to give you the dimensions of a standard 3-in-1 bedside commode with a weight capacity of 300 lb.<\/p>\n If you are looking for a post which covers all aspects of the different types of bedside commodes –<\/strong><\/p>\n You can find all of that in this article,<\/strong>\u00a0“<\/a>What is a bedside commode ?”<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb title=”3 in 1 bedside commode” image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-in-1-bedside-commode-2.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”||50px|||”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The dimensions of your average 3 in 1 commode are –<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat size: 13″ wide x 14″ deep<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat opening: 8″ wide x 10″ deep<\/strong><\/p>\n Adjustable seat height: 17″- 23″<\/strong><\/p>\n Width between the armrests: 18″<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall width: 20″<\/strong><\/p>\n Base Dimensions: 20″ wide x 20″ deep<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The greater the weight capacity, the larger the frame has to be to support the weight, and also to accommodate the larger individuals using it, which generally means in the hips and the thighs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(109,226,237,0.31)” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all=”#E02B20″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n While you are looking for bedside commodes, there is lots more that you can do to make your bathroom a safer place for seniors, or anyone else with mobility issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n To find out all the different things you can do, to have an instant impact on bathroom safety, take a look here,<\/strong> “<\/strong><\/a>54 Bathroom Safety Tips For Seniors – A Helpful Guide”<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatdifferent” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As I said previously, it is generally accepted that any commode with a weight capacity of over 350 lb is a bariatric commode.<\/p>\n All\u00a0 the following bedside commodes have different names, but all are wider than a standard commode and have a far greater weight capacity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatelongated” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For easier access for the user for cleaning themselves, some bedside commodes may have seats which are elongated from front to back.<\/p>\n Elongated seats may also be open front or closed front, with the open front affording even more access to the user for cleaning themselves.<\/p>\n As you will see, the frames are not much wider, but they already are 2″ and 2 1\/2 inches wider.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n An example of an open front elongated seat on a bedside commode is –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Probasics heavy duty wide commode with elongated seat –<\/strong><\/p>\n Model No: BSB31C<\/strong><\/p>\n Weight capacity:\u00a0450 lb<\/strong><\/p>\n Elongated seat size: 15.5″ wide x 15.5″ deep<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat height: 17″ – 23″<\/strong><\/p>\n Base width: 30″<\/strong><\/p>\n Width between the arms: 21″<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall width at arms: 22 1\/2″<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatelongated” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n An example of a closed front elongated seat on a bedside commode is –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Guardian Medline 3 in 1 commode –<\/strong><\/p>\n Model No: MDS89664EL<\/strong><\/p>\n Weight capacity: 400 lb\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Elongated seat size: 16.5″ deep<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat height: 17″ – 23″<\/strong><\/p>\n Width between the arms: 19″<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall width: 22″<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatelongextrawide” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On these models of elongated seat bedside commodes, the width of the frames have also been increased to give more room to accommodate the thighs and hips of larger users.<\/p>\n The extra wide commode frames start to appear at weight capacities of 400 lb and above.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The following two commodes are examples of this type of static bariatric commode –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n TFI Healthcare wide 3 in 1 commode with elongated seat –<\/strong><\/p>\n Model No: TFI3224G<\/strong><\/p>\n Weight capacity: 400 lb\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Elongated seat size: 14 3\/4″ wide x 19″ deep<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat height: 18 1\/4″- 22 1\/4″<\/strong><\/p>\n Width between the armrests: 22 3\/4″<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall Base width: 26″<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n TFI Healthcare extra large bedside commode with elongated seat –<\/strong><\/p>\n Model No: TFI3240<\/strong><\/p>\n Weight capacity: 700 lb\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Elongated seat size: 14 3\/4″ wide x 19″ deep<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat height: 18″ – 21″<\/strong><\/p>\n Width between the armrests: 24 1\/4″<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall width: 28.5″<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatextrawide” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With bedside commodes of weight capacities of 400 lb and up there are lots of models with extra wide frames and slightly wider seats\u00a0– typically between 24 and 26 1\/2″ in between the armrests, as opposed to around 19″ on a standard bedside commode.<\/p>\n The seats are slightly wider, by a few inches, and the seat form is\u00a0 – deeper from front to back – elongated.<\/p>\n The extra width is more comfortable for larger hips and thighs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here are some examples of extra wide bedside static commodes –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuffcare extra wide 3-in-1 commode chair –\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Model No: M450<\/strong><\/p>\n Weight capacity: 400 lb\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat size: 15 1\/2″ wide x 16 1\/2″ deep<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat height: 18″ – 23″<\/strong><\/p>\n Width between armrests: 24″<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall width: 28″<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatextrawide” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tuffcare extra wide drop arm\u00a0 commode chair –\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Model No: M470<\/strong><\/p>\n Weight capacity: 450 lb\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat size: 15 1\/2″ wide x 16 1\/2″ deep<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat height: 19″ – 24″<\/strong><\/p>\n Width between armrests: 25″<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall width: 31″<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nova heavy duty wide drop arm commode chair –\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Model No: 8580<\/strong><\/p>\n Weight capacity: 450 lb\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat size: 23″ wide x 18 1\/2″ deep<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat height: 19 1\/2″ – 23 1\/2″<\/strong><\/p>\n Width between armrests: 26 1\/2″<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall width: 33″<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatbariatric” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These are commodes which have been specifically given the name of either bariatric, or heavy duty and are in the weight capacity range of 500 lb and above.<\/p>\n The width between the arms is between 24 1\/2″ and 39 3\/4″.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some examples of these larger models of bariatric commode are –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Drive deluxe bariatric drop arm commode –<\/strong><\/p>\n Model No: 11135-1<\/strong><\/p>\n Weight capacity: 1000 lb\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat width: 25 1\/2″<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat height: 17 1\/2″- 22″<\/strong><\/p>\n Width between the arms: 25 1\/2″<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall width: 28 1\/2″<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”widebariatbariatric” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Lumex<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>heavy duty drop arm commode –<\/strong><\/p>\n Model No: 6438A<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Weight capacity: 600 lb\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Seat width: 25″<\/strong><\/p>\n Seat height: 19 1\/2″ – 23 1\/2″<\/strong><\/p>\n Width between the arms: 25″<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall width: 31″<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Probasic<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>heavy duty drop arm commode –<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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What is a bariatric bedside commode ?<\/h2>\n
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Static bariatric bedside commodes<\/h2>\n
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How big is a standard bedside commode ?<\/h2>\n
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Bedside commode weight capacity<\/h3>\n
Different types of commodes for a larger person<\/h2>\n
Elongated bedside commode seats<\/h3>\n
Elongated seats with extra wide frames<\/h3>\n
Extra wide frames with wider seats<\/h3>\n
Bariatric or heavyduty bedside commodes<\/h3>\n