On testOverview on PottiesIf you're thinking of buying a potty, check each of the categories below to see how the different models scored under different criteria. The Baby Bjorn and Extra Comfortable Potty won the Best Buy and Best Value awards but you may find that other brands scored better in different areas. If you have something to say about one of the potties in our test, tell the babyworld community and add a review.
Our parent panel comments on the following: Ease of useAn easy to use, simple to clean potty that's functional and hygienic will make training easier for you and your baby. Look for simple to construct, comfortable potties that offer a good height for your child. It's also worth thinking about portability - especially if you travel regularly. + Our panel found the Safety First Potty and Toilet Trainer to be 'top of the list' for longevity and assisting the transition from nappies to toilet. 'It's easy to use and the potty, toilet seat and stool mean you are completely sorted for the duration of the training process'. + The Baby Bjorn, Tommee Tippee and Extra Comfortable Potty with Footplates were the 'most portable potties on test' with our panel commenting on their 'basic and simple designs' that were 'travel-friendly and 100% hassle free' +/- On the cleaning front, our panel couldn't fault the Baby Bjorn and Tomme Tippee Potties: 'Rinsing and cleaning was a doddle - it's much easier with a traditional, basic style of potty. However, they did find that the height of the Tommee Tippee potty was 'quite low which caused the occasional spillage'. +/- The panel had mixed views on the Fisher Price Royal Potty. One mum found it 'fiddly to put together and a tad unstable' whereas another felt it was 'easy to assemble with clear instructions. One aspect of the Royal Potty that our panel did agree on was how easy it was to clean: 'The rectangular bowl slides in and out of the unit easily and it can be fully immersed in the sink - the best of all the potties tested'. - Our panel agreed that the Safety First and Fisher Price Royal Potties were 'far too bulky for travel' and 'the least portable of all the potties on test as you need two hands to carry them' DesignThere are numerous types of potties on the market to help assist the training process. Which style you choose really depends on how you visualise training your child and what's important to you. Our mix of mums demonstrated some interesting views on what they felt benefited or distracted their child on the potty. + The Safety First Potty & Trainer and Fisher Price Royal Potty scored points for their 'efficient designs' and 'bright colours' that 'preserved baby's interest in the potty'. Two of the toddlers testing these potties were really encouraged by the rewards and wanted to sit on them regularly. + Other panel members felt that the Baby Bjorn, Tommee Tippee and Extra Comfortable Potty with Footplates offered the most benefits for their toddlers: 'They have a basic, practical design and the fuss-free approach works best as they don't get distracted by music and rewards' + The Baby Bjorn potty scored extra points for its 'high splash guard and footplates which reduce little accidents on the floor'. Our panel also liked the 'folding mechanism' on the Tommee Tippee potty - 'perfect for storing or trips away'. +/- The toddlers testing the potties all took a fancy to the Fisher Price Royal Potty which comes with a story book and musical rewards. However, two mini testers soon worked out that the fanfare could be 'activated by putting hands in' which caused 'a bit of confusion and mess!' ComfortThis is essential if you want your child to use the potty regularly! Look for padded, well-shaped seats that support your little one's bottom. A sturdy potty that sits firmly on the floor will also help to increase confidence. + The Safety First Potty scored extra points for its 'handy grip handles that provide additional support'. Our panel also felt that it offered 'one of the most comfortable seats for baby - especially when sitting on it for long periods'. + The Fisher Price Royal Potty was praised for its 'good back and side support' and the toddlers 'appeared to enjoy sitting on it'. +/-Our panel found that the Baby Bjorn potty worked better for toddler's with a slimmer build as it was 'slightly narrower than some of the other potties on test despite its ergonomic shape'. Ironically, three of our testers found the Extra Comfortable Potty to be quite broad, though 4 year old Imogen (assisting her mum and baby sister) found this to be her 'absolute favourite to sit on for comfort'. - Some panel members noticed 'potty marks' on their children's bottoms when sitting on the Tommee Tippee and Extra Comfortable Potty for a long time as they offered 'less support than the other models on test'. QualityIf you're thinking of buying a potty, check each of the categories below to see how the different models scored under different criteria. + Our panel were impressed with the quality of all of the seats on test and would expect all of them to 'stand the test of time'. +/- The Safety First Potty and Toilet Trainer was of 'excellent quality apart from the loose lid and unstable locking mechanism that secured the step'. Similarly our panel liked the quality of the Fisher Price Royal Potty but felt that the 'training seat needed to be improved'. Value for moneyYou get what you pay for in the world of potties, but if you're on a budget and want a few optional extras, a potty that will offer longevity and lots of support for you and your child is essential. + Our panel felt the Baby Bjorn, Tommee Tippee and Extra Comfortable Potty offered 'great value for money' and 'quite a few benefits at a reasonable cost'. + The Safety First was a clear winner in the value for money category with our panel citing it as 'excellent value for money' - 'the versatility of this product alone makes it a good value option'. +/- The price tag of the Fisher Price Royal Potty was 'a tad excessive' and 'a bit off-putting' though our panel agreed that having tested the potty they would recommend it to others: 'It's good value because it grows with the child, eventually converting to a toilet seat and trainer'. Results
Got something to say? If you're a long-term user of one of the potties in our test and want to add your opinion, visit our individual parent panel reviews using the links below and share your views with other babyworld mums. Where to next:
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