When you're planning to buy a shower chair, one of the first things you need to consider is the purpose for which the chair is intended. Do you feel a bit unsteady on your feet when taking a shower and want the assurance that you won't fall? Or do you have limited mobility, for which a shower chair can be of great benefit? The primary purpose which the shower chair is expected to serve has to be determined before you go looking for one. After all, there's really no sense in buying a shower chair that doesn't serve its purpose, right? It doesn't even matter if you're buying the chair for yourself or for someone else; you have to determine its purpose beforehand.

Another important consideration in choosing the best shower chair for your needs is the manner in which the shower is built. There are several types of shower chairs and choosing which one best suits your needs depends largely on which shower chair models you can realistically choose from. Sure, it can be nice to have a wheeled shower chair, but it's really not very practical if the shower where it will be used isn't on the same level as the rest of the bathroom. Again, your purchase of a shower chair will be completely wasted unless it is able to serve its intended purpose.

The size of the shower area will also have to be taken into consideration, of course. It would be ridiculous to buy a shower chair that's too big to fit in the shower, wouldn't it? This means that you'll really have to do your homework and take your shower's measurements before you go shopping for a shower chair. If you're buying the shower chair for someone else, then you'll have to take the measurements of the recipient's shower area. If you want the gift to be a surprise, then you may want to ask any member of the recipient's family to secretly take the measurements for you.

The next thing you need to do is get the weight of the person who is expected to use the shower chair. If you are buying a shower chair for family use, then you should get the weight of whoever is heaviest in your family. Shower chairs do have weight capacity limits, so you should make sure that the one you choose is very much capable of carrying the weight of its intended user. After all, a shower chair is primarily bought for support and safety, right?
Finally, it's a good idea to go online and check customer feedback so you'll have an idea of which manufacturer has a solid reputation and which brands of shower chairs are generally considered to be of excellent quality. Never sacrifice quality for price if the object you are buying is meant for your family's safety.