We love the fact that this is so toddler-friendly and that some potty-weary parents found that My Potty Friend instantly took away the hesitation and reluctance from toilet-averse children.

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This is also a great affordable option if you're at the early stages of toilet training and still figuring out what your toddler prefers to be trained with – a potty or the toilet. Due to its simple design it is quite hard and low to the ground but there's a good splash guard for boys and it's very lightweight. This award-winning design, with a handle at the front to pour the contents out the back, makes the Pourty super easy to empty without having to faff around with two separate pieces.

One big selling point is the soft seat: unlike most potties that have plastic seats, this one is made from a firm but comfortable foam that feels warm and soft and can really help if your child won't stay on the potty for long. Potties that have a removable insert can be emptied and cleaned more easily than most one-piece potties. Children love emulating their grown-ups so a miniature toilet with flush and lid can be a good option. Parent tester Kimberley praised, "The Thomas the Tank Engine potty is great for cause and effect as it plays the tune when she has done a wee or poop in there and that becomes a celebratory sign for her (along with praise) she sits very comfortably and even shouts potty and sits on it when she doesn't need to go!

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As well as a flush and a built-in toilet roll holder, it has five encouraging phrases and two songs to entice kids. Parent tester Chelsea chose this as she was looking for a "comfortable potty seat that our toddler (girl) wouldn't mind spending time sat on reading books when we were training.

The high front creates a good barrier to splashes, but it also has an extra-high back – this will support your child if they happen to be sitting on their potty for a while, but also gives you the option to use the potty back-to-front for boys who need that extra protection. Some parents have reported that this potty is more suited to girls than boys, explaining that because the seat is detachable, leaks may happen when boys spray forwards. You can get standard potties with simple features and no bells and whistles but you can also find easy-clean potties, fancy flushing potties, potties that look like thrones and even disposable potties.