Congratulations, you’ve done it!
You’ve finally cracked potty training your little one and made it from the suffocating confines of your own home, where your toddler has run around completely naked from the waist down for the last few days, to emerge into the great outdoors.
Now the only problem is how to ensure your toddler still manages to go to the toilet in the potty rather than resorting to a seemingly never-ending stream of accidents. The answer? Invest in a travel potty.
Nothing strikes fear into a parent’s heart quite like hearing their little one announce, “I need a wee!” as soon as they’ve left the house. Generally, this tends to happen the moment you’ve set off in the car, or find yourself halfway down the street without a toilet in sight.
Luckily these days, there’s no shortage of clever gadgets designed to take the hassle out of going to the potty while out and about. From foldable travel potties that double up as toddler training seats to portable eco-toilets and disposable options, there’s something to suit every age, stage and situation.
Here we’ve rounded up the best travel potties to invest in to ensure you never get caught short while out and about.
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Potette Plus
This clever option from Potette is one of the most versatile travel potties around and can be used in multiple ways. When you’re on-the-go, it’s easy to unfold quick as a flash and the disposable liners are super absorbent and come with the added bonus of being biodegradable. You can use it as a regular potty at home (simply pop in the reusable liner rather than using a disposable one and empty the contents down the toilet), and it also transforms into a toilet trainer seat that you can use on the loo (just fold the legs down flat).
It’s the little details that make this three-in-one option a winner with both parents and toddlers alike, including side handles for extra stability and a built-in ‘wee guard’ for boys. They’ve recently brought out a new portable potty bundle too, which comes with a pack of Baby Sign potty training flash cards, designed to help develop skills of communication from as early as six months.
Buy now £17.20, Amazon
Kiddiwhizz Whizzer™ Kids Eco-Toilet
If you’re a fan of Dragon’s Den, you might have spotted this innovative product on the show. There, it impressed the Dragons, and it’s not hard to see why. Billed as the ‘world’s first handheld toilet’, the Whizzer fits into any bag and doesn’t look like a potty, making it one of the most discrete options we’ve come across.
The clever design can be assembled in seconds and comes with a detachable privacy-shield spout for boys and girls, which ensures there’s no mess (even with, ahem, unpredictable aim). We were worried it might be a bit fiddly to use, but our tester got the hang of it really quickly, though I would probably recommend it be used for slightly older toddlers who are more likely to grasp the concept straight away. And do practice at home first before taking it out and about, just to make sure you’ve got the technique down.
It’s not just for tiny ones, either – despite its small size it can hold 250ml, the quantity of an average eight-year-old’s bladder. You’ll never get caught short again.
Buy now £19.99, Amazon
My Carry Potty
It’s likely you’ve spotted these cute-as-a-button designs at the playground or in the park, where you’ll find mums and dads toting around bright-pink dragons, ladybirds and foxes in a bid to make going to the toilet al fresco more appealing. And here’s the thing – it actually works.
Our tester was more than happy to pee in the great outdoors as long as it was in her trusty My Carry Potty, and she then enjoyed proudly carrying it around afterwards. It’s very sturdy and leak-proof once closed, with a vacuum seal that ensures there won’t be any unwanted spillages. It doesn’t come with any liners, and cleaning it can seem a bit fiddly at first as the lid isn’t detachable, but you soon get the hang of it and the lack of liners means it’s ready to use at a moment’s notice. If your little one is a fan, you can also buy a matching trainer seat and step stool, as well as coordinating training pants.
Buy now £28.99, Amazon
Hippychick Tron disposable travel potty
If you’re looking for a super lightweight and compact travel potty, this is the one for you. Hippychick’s clever disposable potty is one of the best we’ve seen on the market, thanks to the fact that it’s so practical and easy to carry around.
It folds up super small, which means it can be stashed in a handbag or changing bag, as well as in the bottom of the buggy or the car. Inside, there’s a highly absorbent pad which can hold up to 250ml of liquid within 30 seconds – pretty impressive given its size.
While at first we were worried it might be a bit flimsy, once folded out, it felt reassuringly sturdy and it’s been designed to withstand up to 30kg. It certainly didn’t seem to have any problem holding our toddler tester. Best of all, once they’re finished with it, you can simply throw it away rather than having to worry about cleaning it out. Obviously, it’s not the most eco-friendly of options due to its one-use nature, but it’s a great travel potty to have with you if you’re going to a festival or need a super light option for a long day out.
Buy now £6.38, Amazon
Pottiagogo folding travel potty
This potty prides itself on being one of the easiest to open and set up, thanks to its ingenious ‘one-handed flick’, and our tester certainly found it quick to assemble – and we all know how vital those precious seconds can be when nature calls. Once open, it’s reassuringly sturdy, with a special safety lock that ensures it stays upright and won’t collapse when being used.
Our tiny tester found this one of the more comfortable options around, thanks to the smooth seat, which was modelled on a realistic toilet seat (and is therefore said to make the eventual transition from potty to toilet easier). Relatively compact and made enitrely from recyclable plastic, this is a reliable and affordable travel potty to stash at the bottom of your pram for days out and about.
Buy now £17.99, Amazon
Badabulle foldable training toilet seat
Ok, so this isn’t technically a training potty, but if you happen to have a child that doesn’t like doing their business in the great outdoors, or in front of all their friends in the park, this is a great option to have tucked away in your bag. Small, lightweight and discrete, this toilet training seat folds up into four and comes with its own carry bag, making toting it around super easy.
It’s also a great option for when you’re transitioning your toddler from the potty to the toilet, and kids love it thanks to its cute design and the fact that it’s super comfortable to sit on. With special non-slip rubber, it fixes securely onto any toilet bowl, so there’s no worry about little ones slipping around on it. It’s also really easy to clean, which is definitely a plus point.
Buy now £12.99, Amazon
DdLuck foldable potty
This foldable potty is a great option for taking out and about, as it folds up relatively small and stashes away in a neat little bag. The main selling point of this folding potty versus other ones is that it feels more secure and sturdy than some other options, and also sits a little higher off the ground, which can be handy if your toddler is tall for their age.
It’s easy to fold and unfold in one simple step and the bags are simple to put in and remove afterwards. It’s built for durability and can even take the weight of an adult, so you don’t need to worry about it wobbling or tipping over while your little one is on it.
Buy now £16.99, Amazon
Pourty Flexi-Fit Toilet Trainer
You’re probably familiar with the Pourty Potty, the award-winning potty design which makes it easier than ever to pour away the contents as quickly as possible without having to faff with separate inner bowls. Now father-of-two Jon Rathbone has come up with a new innovation – the Flexi-Fit toilet trainer.
With a unique squeeze flex action and adjustable prongs, it can be adjusted to fit securely over any toilet seat – a godsend if your little one is particularly sensitive to a wobbly seat (which, in the early days, they all are). Other plus points include a firm, comfortable seat, and a full splash guard above and below the seat. On the downside it doesn’t fold, making it a little bulky to carry about on a daily basis. We’d recommend this one if you’re going on holiday and looking for something to make the accommodation toilet feel a little more inviting.
Buy now £14.95, Amazon
Fisher-Price 2-in-1 Travel Potty
We trust Fisher-Price to make everything from our toys and walkers, to playmats and jumperoos - so why not trust them with our potties too? This 2-in-1 travel potty has been designed to use both at home and on-the-go. Its neat design means it folds out into a potty in a matter of seconds, helping your little go both at home and out and about.
It also features a removable folding potty ring (with a removable splash guard), which can be used to help your little one adjust to using the big toilet. When you’re not using it, it can be stored in a machine-washable carry bag, and it’s really easy to clean in between uses. Simple, no fuss and gets the job done – what else would you expect from Fisher-Price?
Buy now £27.00, Argos
Verdict
Our top pick would be the Potette Plus, which we love for its versatility – this potty is just as useful on-the-go as it is at home, and will take your little one through multiple stages of their potty training journey. For something a little different, we love the discrete, lightweight nature of the Whizzer, which can be used long after your little one outgrows the potty.
