That’s why we’ve done the work for you and spent time researching and reading advice from real parents - including our trusted Mumsnetters - to collate a selection of products what we think are the best potty products currently available to buy in the UK. There’s something for every budget and every home, as well as some options for travel and more. Strength and honour, mums!

Yes, our smart potties are designed and made in Sweden using durable materials with a long lifespan. This means a smart potty can be passed on and used by child after child. Safety is our top priority—so all bathroom products from BABYBJÖRN comply with the relevant safety requirements for plastic in both Europe and the USA. This means that the plastic we use undergoes continual rigorous testing for Bisphenol A (BPA) and other harmful substances. 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 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 verdictBecause the toilet training seat is stable, safe and comfy, while it’s easy for your child to put on the toilet unaided. Thanks to its rubber edging and the adjustable dial underneath, the seat stays firmly in place and the splashguard prevents spills. You can hang the toilet training seat from its practical handle when not in use. From the age of 2 years. Remember to help your child on and off the toilet training seat until they have learned to do this unaided. 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 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 As well as thinking about which type of potty will suit your toddler best (see below), it’s worth considering size and where it’s going to live. If you have a tiny bathroom, for example, something that can be hung on the wall or sit neatly in the corner might be a good idea. Think, too, about how long you want to use it for. If you’re aiming to use the potty as a short step to a toilet training seat, something small and budget-friendly will suffice. But if you think the potty might be a longer-term prospect, or if your toddler is on the taller side, consider a sturdy potty with plenty of height so that their knees aren’t round their ears when using the loo.

Yes – the potty is designed with a convenient inner potty. It’s easy for you to lift out, empty, and rinse or wipe clean. The potty also has a practical splashguard. If you have a second-hand potty, you can update it with a new inner potty for an instant refresh! Safety is our top priority – so all bathroom products from BabyBjörn comply with the relevant safety requirements for plastic in both Europe and the USA. This means that the plastic we use undergoes continual rigorous testing for Bisphenol A (BPA) and other harmful substances. We have the IKEA Toilet Seat. My three-and-a-half-year-old isn't small, but she uses it and will do for a long while yet I imagine’ - tried and tested by Mumsnet user, teaandbiscuitsformeThe seat-style BabyBjörn Potty Chair doesn’t come cheap, but Mumsnetters – and parents all over – swear by it. It doesn’t have any bells or whistles, but it's simply designed to do one job well, which we like. It was among the first heavy-duty potties on the market and has been much-copied since – and it’s not hard to see why. 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. 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