The 5 Best Portable Bath Steps [Ranked]

1. The Drive Medical Portable Bath Step Review

The Drive Medical Portable Bath Step is designed to make it easier for the user to get in and out of their bath tub. As well, its slip-resistant finish makes it pretty stable.

Buyers like the design of this portable bath step because it allows for stacking multiple steps if more height is needed. The height of the portable bath step is four inches and when you add another step to it, it will increase the height by two inches.

This portable bath step has removable covers so that it makes it easier to stack any additional steps if needed. Buyers enjoy the fact that the portable bath step can be used both inside and outside of the tub making it easy to get in and out without much hassle and they also like that this portable bath step can also be used for getting into vehicles that might otherwise be too high for some elderly or incapacitated people.

Reviewers like that this product is sturdy, easy to use and also very easy to clean up if you happen to use it for other uses other than for the bathtub. Buyers also like that this portable bath step can hold a lot of weight, is lightweight and doesn’t slide around at all making it a very safe portable bath step. Some users, however, felt this portable bath step is overpriced for just being made of plastic.

2. The Ideaworks Portable Bath Step Review

This portable bath step by Ideaworks has a modular design that makes it secure for stacking more than one of these steps together. The first portable bath step gives four inches of height and when you add more to this step you get an added two inches for each step so it depends on how much height a user needs to get into the bathtub.

Buyers like the textured top which is slip resistant because it adds comfort as well as enhanced safety. It also has feet that are rubber so it helps prevent the portable bath step from slipping.

One feature of this portable bath step that some reviewers liked a lot is that the step can actually hold up to 418 pounds of weight.

Many buyers have commented on how durable this portable bath step is, with many of them still in use for years without any problems. Some users have gone beyond using these steps for their tubs and have begun using them in jacuzzis, as exercise steppers and also for assistance getting into vehicles such as vans and SUVs. Some users were disappointed because this portable bath step seemed to be smaller than they had hoped it would be.

3. The North American Healthcare Bath Step Review

The North American Healthcare Bath Step is engineered with user bathroom safety in mind. It has a nice textured non-slip step that many users like and it has plenty of surface area on the step.

One feature that is key to a lot of users is that this portable bath step has a lock-in safety handrail that adds extra support and helps with balance for those using it.

Buyers also have mentioned how they like the fact that this portable bath step is made of top quality, durable steel and can support a person who weighs up to 500 pounds. Reviewers also commend the non-slip rubber feet of this portable bath step because it adds more support and makes it safer to use.

Reviewers say this is not only a good portable bath step for the elderly but it is also good for those who might have a tub that is a little difficult to get into even if you are not older. Also very good for those who have had knee surgery and can also help people get into bed, not just the bath tub or shower. Some users felt that this portable bath step is overpriced and some users found that the screw holes didn’t line up the way they should.

4. The Duro-Med Handled Step Stool Review

The Duro-Med Step Stool is more than just a portable bath step. This product was designed to help people who need a way to access objects that are difficult to reach, as well as help users to be able to get onto beds that are too high. It can also be used to help users get into vehicles that are too high for them to climb into.

Buyers like the non-slip textured matting, along with the rubber feet that adds enhanced stability. This portable bath step and step stool also has a sturdy handrail that users like because it gives more support than some other portable bath steps.

Reviewers have commented that this portable bath step and step stool is extremely sturdy and makes getting into the tub or into a vehicle a lot easier for those who have physical issues or are elderly. Users observe that this unit is particularly well-made and well-balanced for safety. They’ve also noted that it is good for general use- not just for those who have disabilities or are aged, making it a versatile item to have around the house.

A few users did find that the pre-drilled holes on some of the units were not in the right place which made putting it together difficult and the directions that came with it were not very good as well.

5. The North American Health + Wellness Portable Folding Step Review

The North American Health and Wellness portable folding step can be used as a portable bath step but it’s more often used by people as a way to make it easier to get in and out of cars by adding about 4 inches to a users step.

Buyers like how portable this bath and folding step is- because it quickly and easily folds up so you can take it anywhere you might be going. It is easy to use and it has a safety tread that many users like because it makes for a much safer experience.

Reviewers also applauded how easily it folds down to just one inch high so it can easily be put under either the driver’s side or the passenger seat.

Caregivers often like using this particular portable bath step and folding step because they can easily store it in the trunk of their car and take it from one patient to another- and it quickly sets up for them. Some buyers have noted that you need to be careful if you use it on concrete surfaces because it has been known to slip on that kind of a surface.