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As I do my research for all my articles, or looking for an item for my elderly mom, I am always amazed at the number of different names by which pieces of equipment are known. And it gets a little confusing, to say the least. So I am hoping to bring a little clarity to the world of the bariatric commode.<\/p>\n
Bariatric commodes are heavy-duty bedside commodes for larger individuals, supporting anywhere from 375 lb, to as much as 1500 lb depending on the model.<\/strong><\/p>\n In comparison, standard bedside commodes will generally support the weight of a person up to 300 – 350 lb, but you should always check, as some folding models will only support a maximum of 250lb.\u00a0<\/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_toggle title=”Contents Overview & Quicklinks” _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 Types of bedside commodes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Static bariatric commode features<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Tall bariatric bedside commodes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Well known brands of bariatric bedside commodes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Rolling bedside commodes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Well known brands of rolling commodes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Where to buy a bariatric commode ?<\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Where can you find the widest range of bariatric commodes ?<\/b><\/a><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n How much does a bariatric commode cost ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Do you have Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage plan ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n When is a bariatric commode covered by Medicare ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Where do you buy a bedside commode with Medicare Part B ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Are veterans covered for a bariatric bedside commode ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Where can you buy a refurbished bedside commode ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Assistive Technology Programs<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n When should you start using a bedside commode ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Benefits of bedside commodes <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n How often should a bedside commode be cleaned ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n How to clean a bedside commode ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n How to clean a commode bucket ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n How often should a bedside commode be emptied ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Disposable commode liners<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Bedside commode odor control<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n How to keep a bedside commode from tipping ?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n Can you use bariatric commodes over a toilet ?<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/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 _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n There are at least 10 types of bedside commode that you can see illustrated below –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To learn more about them, you can check out my article, “Bedside Commodes: How To Make The Right Choice ?”<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you want to know more about the standard bedside 3- in 1 bedside commode, I have a number of articles about them –<\/p>\n “What Is A 3-in-1 Commode ? And What Is It Used For ?”<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “Drop Arm Commode vs 3 In 1 Commode: There’s At Least One Big Difference”<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “Bedside Commode vs 3 In 1 ? How to Make The Best Choice !”<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Of the bedside commode types illustrated below, all but the static folding bedside commode, the stacking commode, shower commode and the self propelling transport commode, have bariatric models. <\/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 column_structure=”1_5,1_5,1_5,1_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/portable-folding-bedside-commode-2.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Static folding bedside commode<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Attendant-Transport-Commode-2.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Attendant transport bedside commode<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/stacking-bedside-commode-2.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||33px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Static stacking bedside commode<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/self-propelling-transport-commode-2.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||35px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Self-propelling transport commode<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/static-shower-chair-commode.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Static shower bedside commode<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/attendant-shower-transport-commode-2.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Attendant shower transport bedside commode<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/3-in-1-bedside-commode-2.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||32px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||50px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n 3 in 1 bedside commode<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/self-prop-shower-commode-2.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||58px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Self-propelling shower transport bedside commode<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/drop-arm-bedside-commodes.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||26px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Static drop arm bedside commode<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/transfer-bedside-commode.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||36px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Transfer bench bedside commode<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/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 _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n There are bariatric versions of all the following types of bedside commode –<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some bariatric commodes will look just like the standard static (without wheels) 3-in-one or drop arm commode models, but may be a bit wider, and will be made out of steel rather than aluminum alloy to support the extra weight.<\/p>\n There are, though, a lot of bariatric models which look rather different from the standard bedside commodes.<\/p>\n Instead of having what looks like an ordinary toilet seat sitting on a metal chair frame, they have a large flat seat which extends the whole breadth and with of the frame – almost like a flat bench – such models are usually for supporting around 500 lb and up.<\/p>\n With these larger bariatric commodes quite a number do not come as models which you fold out and assemble yourself on delivery, they will be pre-assembled without folding joints so that the commodes can support a larger weight.<\/p>\n If you want to pick a bariatric commode by weight I have an article where I list over 60 bariatric commodes by weight capacity, and where you will also find their name, model number and manufacturer. You can check that article<\/strong>\u00a0“Bariatric Bedside Commode Weight Limits: A Guide With 60 Examples And Illustrations”<\/b><\/a><\/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” background_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ locked=”off”][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 _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” background_color=”rgba(109,226,237,0.31)” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all=”#E02B20″ custom_padding_tablet=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true”]<\/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″ _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=”bariatricstatic” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bariatric commodes will very often have a number of features that the standard bedside commodes won’t often have, aside from much stronger frames.<\/p>\n The frames of the majority of standard commodes are made from aluminum alloy, with some being made from steel.<\/p>\n Bariatric commodes frames are typically made from steel<\/strong>, and the commodes with the higher weight capacities will have multiple layers of tubing, and far stronger joints on the commode.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The following features are often found on bariatric bedside commodes –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The following dimensions are those of an average sized 3-in-1 commode, which you can compare with\u00a0the examples of bariatric commodes of each type below –<\/p>\n <\/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 [\/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 _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The first feature to look at is the elongated seat.<\/p>\n The elongated seat<\/strong> gives the user easier access for cleaning themselves<\/strong> as it is elongated from front to back.<\/p>\n An elongated seat may be either open front, or closed front, with the open front affording even more access to help facilitate cleaning for the user.<\/p>\n The frames themselves are not much wider than a standard\u00a03-in-1 commode, but they are 2″ and 2 1\/2 inches wider.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n An example of a closed front elongated seat<\/strong> on a bedside commode is –<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Guardian Medline 3 in 1 commode Model No: MDS89664EL Specifications” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”14px” closed_title_font_size=”14px” 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 <\/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 [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The\u00a0“Guardian Medline 3 in 1 commode”<\/strong>\u00a0has a seat which is considerably deeper than a standard 3-in-1 commode seat – 6 1\/2 inches, and the frame is 2″ wider.<\/p>\n The seat height is the same as a standard 3-in-1 commode.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n An example of an open front elongated seat<\/strong> on a bedside commode is –<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Probasics heavy duty wide commode with elongated seat Specifications” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”14px” closed_title_font_size=”14px” 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 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: 22.5″<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text module_id=”bariatricelong” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The “Probasics heavy duty wide commode with elongated seat”<\/strong> has a seat which is considerably deeper than a standard 3-in-1 commode seat – 5 1\/2 inches, and the frame is 2 1\/2″ wider.<\/p>\n Again, the seat height is the same as a standard 3-in-1 commode.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ 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 _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These models combine the elongated seat with an extra wide frame, to give more room to accommodate the thighs and hips of larger users for greater comfort and practicality.<\/p>\n It is around the weight capacities of 400 lb and above that these seats seem to start to become available on bedside commodes.<\/p>\n The following two commodes are examples of this type of static bariatric commode<\/strong> –<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”TFI Healthcare wide 3-in-1 commode with elongated seat Specifications” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”14px” closed_title_font_size=”14px” 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 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 [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The “TFI Healthcare wide 3-in-1 commode with elongated seat”<\/strong> has a seat which is considerably deeper than a standard\u00a03-in-1 commode seat – 9 inches, and the overall frame width is 2 3\/4″ wider.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>The seat height is lower than on a standard 3-in-1 commode by 3\/4 of an inch.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”TFI Healthcare extra large bedside commode with elongated seat Specifications” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”14px” closed_title_font_size=”14px” 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 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_toggle][et_pb_text module_id=”bariatricelongwide” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The\u00a0“<\/strong>TFI Healthcare extra large bedside commode with elongated seat”<\/strong> has a seat which is considerably deeper than a standard 3-in 1 commode seat – 9″, and the overall frame width is 4 1\/4″ wider.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>The seat height is lower than on a standard\u00a03-in-1 commode by two inches.<\/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” locked=”off” 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 _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the 400 lb weight capacity and above, we\u00a0 see commodes with extra wide frames and marginally wider seats.<\/p>\n Extra wide frames are generally between 24 and 26 1\/2″ in between the armrests, as opposed to around 18″ on a standard bedside commode.<\/p>\n The seats themselves are only a few inches wider, and the seat shape is\u00a0 – deeper from front to back – elongated.<\/p>\n The extra width is again to accommodate larger hips and thighs, and to facilitate the user being able to clean themselves easily.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here are some examples of extra wide bedside static commodes<\/strong> –<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Tuffcare extra wide 3 in 1 commode chair Specifications” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”14px” closed_title_font_size=”14px” 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 Tuffcare extra wide 3 in 1\u00a0 commode chair 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″<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The\u00a0“<\/strong>Tuffcare extra wide 3 in 1\u00a0 commode chair”<\/strong> has a seat which is considerably deeper than that of a standard\u00a03-in-1 commode seat – 6 1\/2 inches, and the frame is 4″ wider.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>The seat height is almost the same as on a standard\u00a03-in-1 commode.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Tuffcare extra wide drop arm commode chair Specifications” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”14px” closed_title_font_size=”14px” 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 <\/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\n
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Types of bedside commodes<\/h2>\n
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Static bariatric commode features<\/h2>\n
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Bariatric commodes with elongated seats<\/h3>\n
Bariatric commodes with elongated seats and extra wide frames<\/h3>\n
Bariatric commodes with extra wide frames and wider seats<\/h3>\n
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