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Potties - is a cheap one ok?

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graysor · 15/08/2017 11:20

This seems like an exceptionally daft question - but here we go!

Is it worth spending a bit more on a potty? Or is a (bog!) standard cheapo one just as good?

Some seem much more expensive, but I'm not sure why?

Any potty recommendations?

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raspberrysuicide · 15/08/2017 11:26

Of course it's ok

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Spuddington · 15/08/2017 11:27

Home Bargains do a range with Paw Patrol etc on, dirt cheap. They have a sturdier base than the smaller ones.

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inappropriateraspberry · 15/08/2017 11:32

I got one in Morrisons for £1. She sits on it and seems to do the job.

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TheDuckSaysMoo · 15/08/2017 11:38

Cheap us definitely the best way to go. I ended up forking out for one like this eventually as my kids found it comfy and were more likely to sit down on it. www.mothercare.com/potties/potty-chair/LKA540.html?dwvar_LKA540_color=Grey&cgid=babycare_potties#start=3

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MrsPussinBoots · 15/08/2017 11:50

The pourty is fantastic from an adult point of view - easy to empty into the toilet without spilling a drop. However DD hated it because it was so low. She preferred one that was higher because she's got long legs. Image hopefully attached. I got it at a car boot sale.

We also had a supermarket own brand one and one of those flat pack travel ones too which was never used (3 storey house with only 1 bathroom so wanted potties everywhere).

Potties - is a cheap one ok?
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Mol1628 · 17/08/2017 14:18

I love the wilkos pottys because they're quite low so easy for on the pram and in the car. Also have a cheap ikea one. I prefer cheaper ones.

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PolarBearGoingSomewhere · 17/08/2017 14:21

I prefer to have 2 or 3 cheap ones strategically placed and encourage moving on to the proper toilet asap.

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PatMustardsBigTool · 17/08/2017 15:43

I had a couple of £1 potties from Poundland which did the job fine, but I would also recommend this one from IKEA www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/childrens-ikea-products/baby/changing-tables-nursing/lockig-childrens-potty-white-green-art-60193128/ as it has a removable part that makes it easier to empty.

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Kraggle · 17/08/2017 15:44

Ikea ones are cheap and great as they have an insert so much easier to empty.

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Kraggle · 17/08/2017 15:45

Clostridium Pat that's the ones we had.

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Kraggle · 17/08/2017 15:46

Darn it, cross posted, no idea what clostridium is!

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RockyTop · 18/08/2017 07:49

We just got a few cheap ones and have them strategically positioned. Hasn't been a problem, DS decorated them with stickers.

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littleducks · 18/08/2017 07:56

It's literally a pot to piss in. Cheap is fine.

Though I had one (dug out from my mum's loft) we actually didn't really use it and went straight to toilet with a inset seat and footstool which is less faff as no emptying and I trained mine all at just turned 2 so they weren't huge bottomed

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littletwofeet · 18/08/2017 08:12

I didn't use potties with mine, they just went straight onto the toilet. I found it easier when we went out as they were used to the toilet and meant I didn't have to empty/clean them!

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Afreshstartplease · 18/08/2017 08:13

I have bought one £1 potty. It has so far lasted three DC

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