Safety: For potty training seats that sit on the floor, make sure there is some sort of non-skid padding on the bottom so that the seat doesn’t slide out from under your child. It also shouldn’t tip over or move easily when pushed. The same goes for potty training seats that go on top of your toilet: You should look for those with non-slip edges for a secure fit. 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 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 inward-facing splash guard prevents spills outside the toilet, which is handy for potty-training boys. The lip [splash guard] also isn't as invasive as other potty seats we've tried, which either get in the way or cause my son to have to spread his legs too far apart to sit comfortably. I carried a Potette and liners everywhere I went.’ - recommended by Mumsnet user, TheLovelinessOfDemonsPotette! 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 If you’re looking for an option for beginners, the Beaba training potty is a great place to start. It passed with flying colors in the stability and ease-of-cleaning tests. We like that the potty sits flush with the ground and feels stable thanks to anti-slip material on the bottom. It's also lightweight, so you can move it around easily if you want to, but it stays in place otherwise. The ergonomic design of the potty provides a comfy spot for tiny behinds to sit down on, while rounded corners and edges make cleanup simple. The center of the potty is removable, so it's easy to clean without carrying the entire potty to the sink or toilet. To help motivate your child to use the potty, let them participate in the selection of their potty seat. “This is a nice and easy way to engage your child in the process of taking over care of their own poop and pee to achieve ‘toilet mastery,’” explains Arthur Lavin, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio. In addition to your child’s readiness, the two most important things to consider is the type of potty training chair you need and how easy it is to clean. If your family spends much time traveling, you’ll want a portable option to take with you. Also, consider extra features like flushing sounds, music, and lights to encourage kids to use the potty seat.

Mini toilet potty – these look like tiny toilets and, while they don't actually flush, they can be very appealing to toddlers. They often have sounds, lights and more to encourage children to potty train. 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.Avoid the messy 'potty-on-the-floor' stage and teach your child how to use a grown-ups toilet from the beginning. 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. 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. Aside from that detail, the potty’s design, ease of cleaning, and overall value were home runs. We loved how the potty folded down for easy portability and the included storage pouch made a difference as well. Throughout testing, we found this potty chair great for keeping in the trunk of a car, since it's designed for potty training on-the-go and takes up very little room.

Summer Infant My Size Potty: While this potty resembles a real toilet, it slid on tile flooring easily, and the realistic flusher was a distraction for our tester. 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.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.

While some travel potty chairs require you to buy disposable potty bags, we like that this one has that option (they're sold separately), but also works with regular bags. And we like that you can store extra bags under the seat. We took it to the playground every weekend while testing and it made potty breaks seamless when editors weren't in the comfort of their own home. Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41 Easy to use: Potty training seats should also be easy to put on and take off the toilet, unless you’re using an all-in-one option that includes both a regular-sized seat and a toddler seat. It should be lightweight enough to carry around with you in the stroller or car so it’s accessible for on-the-go uses. Just because it’s lightweight, however, it doesn’t mean that it should tip over while your kiddo is in the process of going to the bathroom. Before you say goodbye to diapers forever, equip your little one with a solid potty chair or seat for the journey ahead. Some kids may begin potty training as early as 18 months, but readiness is critical for a successful journey. Whether you prefer a stand-alone potty, a toilet insert, or a combination of both, we put 22 of them through multiple tests to find the best potty chairs and seats for your child. 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.Travel potty – some fold out and have disposable bags inside that can be tied and binned after use, while others can be carried like a bag, opened up for use and then emptied into a public loo. 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. This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product 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.