ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Toilet seat

Alright kiddo, let me tell you about the toilet seat!

The toilet seat is a part of the toilet that you sit on when you need to go potty. It's usually located on top of the part that holds the water (called the "bowl").

Toilet seats come in different shapes and sizes to fit all kinds of bottoms. Some toilet seats have a part that sticks up at the back to rest your back against, while others are flat all the way across.

On the bottom of the toilet seat, there are two little tabs that stick out. These tabs attach to the toilet bowl with the help of screws. That way, the toilet seat stays in place and doesn't move around when you sit on it.

Sometimes, people put a cover on the toilet seat to keep it clean and germ-free. These covers usually come in tiny packages and you can find them in the bathroom.

There you have it, little one! Now you know all about the toilet seat and how it works. Remember to always put the seat down when you're finished so it's ready for the next person to use.
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