There are a lot of bathing aids in the market, such as bath chairs, bath cushions, bath lifts, bath belts etc. It can be a little confusing to figure out exactly what is what. This can in turn be a problem when you want to buy one of these bath aids for yourself or someone close to you. To help you out a bit, we will briefly describe the similarities and dissimilarities between a bath chair and a bath cushion:

1.   Essentially the same

A bath chair anda bath cushion are not that different when it comes down to their essential function. Both are especially developed for people with decreased stability and mobility so that they can bathe with little or no assistance. They are both meant to support the lower body as you bathe. A chair and a cushion both can help you bathe in conventional bath tubs, without worrying about climbing in and out of the tub. Both are made of water-proof materials which are also slip resistant. 

2.   Differences

A bath cushion is usually an inflatable seat that resembles a mini sofa, when fully inflated. It is fitted with an automatic inflation-cum-deflation device that is controlled by the user through an attached handset. Most bath cushions are therefore made out of pliable materials that are also air-tight.  A bath chair, on the other hand, looks more or less like a chair, as the name suggests. It is also somewhat less pliable than a bath cushion naturally, though that does not mean it is less comfortable or useful than the latter. Good bath chairs have foldable legs that are controlled by a handset or remote, so that it lowers and raises you without any extra physical effort on your part. Of course, there are bath chairs that are not automatic, and have to be manually controlled, but they too have foldable legs.

It is also slightly easier to store a bath cushion than a bath chair, because of the difference in construction. When deflated, bath cushions can be folded and stored away in small drawers. Bath chairs, even though they may be disassembled in some cases, need a relatively larger storage space. Moreover, most bath cushions are lighter to carry than bath chairs. So if you are a frequent traveler, a bath cushion could be a more convenient option for you.

Now that you have noted the above given points, you are better equipped to decide which bath aid you want, out of the two described. Of course, you should do additional research on bathing aids on your own, either on the web, or offline, before you actually buy any. You should ideally buy from a company that has a long experience of providing innovative bathing solutions for people with restricted mobility.