Potties - is a cheap one ok?

[graysor]

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?

Of course it's ok

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

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

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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

Clostridium Pat that's the ones we had.

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

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

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

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!

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