This potty seat is super-simple for parents and caregivers to set up and for children to use without feeling unstable. The seat features an adjustable dial and rubber edging to provide a secure and safe fit for most toilets. Throughout our tests its stability was immediately apparent—the BabyBjörn Toilet Trainer didn’t slide or move when attached to the toilet seat. We had no concerns that it would break, slide, or otherwise show wear over time. We're pretty confident we could use this potty for a long time (maybe even with future kids) without ever worrying it was showing its age. Despite its few flaws, we think the SkipHop 3-in-1 Potty Training Seat is worth it. Between its versatile and travel-friendly design, the convenience of the potty makes it an excellent option for busy families. The best potty is ultimately one that your toddler is happy to use, but there are a whole host of potties that come highly recommended by parents.

You can't test a potty chair without also documenting how easy it is to clean, so that's exactly what we did after our kids used the potty chairs and seats. We also made notes on the effectiveness of the splash guards and whether the potty seat was easy to empty and clean. For potty chairs and seats that required disposable bags, we paid attention to whether it was easy to remove without making a mess. Potty training can be messy business so, naturally, chairs and seats that were easy and uncomplicated to clean naturally scored higher than those that weren't.

The best potty training seat is the one that your child will use consistently. For my oldest, a freestanding training toilet worked wonderfully, but my younger son preferred an insert seat with handles and a stool to use the big toilet on his own right from the start. It’s really whatever works best for your child. “Parents can absolutely feel free to mix and match approaches,” says Dr. Eaker. I have always used the IKEA ones – they’re brilliant’ - recommended by Mumsnet user, Mol1628 Our verdict With the Step-on-Up Toilet Trainer Seat your child can easily place the steps in front of the toilet, step on up and comfortably complete their business in style. It’s a good idea to have a potty or potty training seat lying around the house a few months in advance so that potty training doesn't seem too new or scary. It also gives your toddler a chance to become familiar with it, and they might even like to have a go on it in a low-key way before you start training properly. We like that the removable bowl makes for easy cleaning, and the contoured design of the bowl prevents any dirt or other germs from hiding in unwanted places. Once you’ve washed it with soap and water, liquid simply pours out of the side spout for mess-free cleaning. Not only is this a versatile potty chair by its own design, but we also think it's versatile for both potty training beginners and advanced kiddos.

It's easy to clean, has a book holder which was helpful in getting my daughter excited about the potty,” says Olivia DeLong, Senior Editor with What to Expect. “She loved filling it up with new books each day.” My Carry Potty is the best. It just goes in the bottom of the pram. It’s good not faffing with bags/having to clean it immediately because it’s all just sealed away.’ - recommended by Mumsnet user, Jujujuly Toilet training seat - goes over your usual toilet seat, making the hole small enough so that your toddler can comfortably sit over it Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41Since it doesn't have any extras like a step ladder or handle bars on the side for stability, it's important to always have an adult there when your child is using this seat. Unless you also get a step stool, they'll definitely need help getting up and down from the potty and may want you to offer support to make sure they do not fall off the toilet. our tester said. We think this seat is best for larger potty users who aren't quite ready for the standard toilet seat. Avoid the messy 'potty-on-the-floor' stage and teach your child how to use a grown-ups toilet from the beginning. For a reasonably priced, does-what-it-says-on-the-tin model, the Boots Potty is pretty impressive. Parents have noted the high splash guard, which not all potties have. It also has feet that your toddler can stand on, which prevent the potty coming up with them when they stand. BabyBjorn Potty Chair. My son is massive for his age and he fits in it. A normal cheap one there'd be no chance. More expensive but you want them to be comfortable anyway!’ - recommended by Mumsnet user, rh6718 Our verdict

You get your child used to their potty. Then, you step out of the house to a different one - and it can be a whooole new board game. A great solution is a portable potty, like this My Carry Potty, designed to be used at home and on the go - which aids routine. It’s sturdy enough to be a main potty thanks to the non-slip feet, splash guard and large, comfortable seat; but it also folds up like a travel bag with a carry handle, so it can be taken to nursery, Grandma’s house or even to the shops with you. The Skyroku Potty Training Seat is pricier than some on our list and even requires some additional setup. However, having your child go directly into the toilet makes cleanup easy and teaches littles how to go in the “big” potty, which is priceless). Freestanding training toilet: These basically miniature toilets that some children love because they get excited about having their own place to go — and some even make flushing sounds. However, these take up more room and require more cleanup. We had a thing called a family toilet seat - it had an extra seat in it, so adults and toddlers could choose the appropriate size. Much more secure than a removable training seat. Highly recommended’ - type recommended by Mumsnet user, RedCatBlueCat Our verdict And, once your child is ready to graduate to the next stage of potty training, it comes with a removable topper that can be placed right inside a regular-sized toilet. It also has a built-in compartment up top for wipes and storing other toileting accessories your kiddo might need, like books.

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Despite a tiny hiccup in design (we wish it had handles on the side for extra stability), we loved this potty chair so much for one of our editors bought several to keep in bathrooms around their home. While this is the second-highest-priced potty chair on our list, it’s an incredible value for the fun and rewarding design.

One training potty that both What to Expect staff and community members rave about is the Summer My Size Potty Pro. Because this training seat looks so much like a real toilet, parents say their tots actually got excited to use it. It makes potty training convenient for your child by providing a comfortable seat that’s their size and even a realistic flushing sound as a reward for using the potty. Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property. Potette! You’re right- not especially eco (but then disposable nappies aren’t either if you’ve been using those). It’s worth having one for emergencies, and also useful as a seat on put on to toilets so that they don’t fall in/ need holding.’ - recommended by Mumsnet user, PatchworkElmer We liked “oh crap potty training” - doesn’t over promise like some of the “done in two days!” type of books but does set out practical steps to go through. You dont need to read it all if you don’t have time - just read the chapter summaries and the full chapters for the practical steps. But its just finding something that works for you. We tried once with another method and we didn't get anywhere, left it a few months, tried with “oh crap” & it worked much better.’ - recommended by Mumsnet user, Lostthetastefordahlias Our verdict Due to its larger size, it's slightly more expensive than our best overall (also from BabyBjörn), but isn't near the top of the price range for these products.It’s really helpful to be able to pop the seat off because my daughter loves her choices of the big toilet or small toilet,” says Alexandra Bisonó, Senior Art Director at What to Expect. “When we’ve used the big toilet with this seat, I’ve found it is really nicely cushioned to others we had tried that are plastic and hard.” Yes, this is a book rather than a potty, but we think it’s invaluable for parents in need of a step-by-step guide to potty training. Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right may well be the toilet-training Holy Grail you need. Potty training age is usually being the ages of two and two-and-a-half, but will depend entirely on your child. Indeed, many parents don’t even think about potty training until nearer their child’s third birthday, while other children are completely dry before age two. What to look for when choosing a potty All in all it is a well-thought-out piece of gear. You technically get two potties for the price of one, thanks to the 2-in-1 design, and it’s super portable for families who are always on the go. Anything of a nature that for hygiene or associated health and safety - this includes the Outdoor Spas, Mattresses and Divan Sets