
‘Need one' parents say as they race to local supermarket to buy £30 toddler essential that's slashed to less than £12
THERE'S nothing worse than trying to toilet train a toddler when you're out and they suddenly declare 'I need a wee!'.
But a bargain buy can help diffuse such a stressful situation, as it means you have a loo to hand 24/7.
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Parents are racing to Asda after spotting the £29.99 My Carry Potty on sale for just £11.98
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The carry potty is a vital purchase for any parent trying to potty train
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It also comes in a cute Finding Nemo design
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It's the My Carry Potty, which usually retails for around £30, and claims to be lightweight, leakproof, and odour-free.
So it's no wonder that parents are racing to Asda, after spotting the essential purchase for just £11.98.
And chuffed shoppers took to the
"£11.98 carry potty, Asda!" one wrote alongside a snap of the reduced potties on the shelves.
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"They are usually £28-30 everywhere!"
In fact, on the My Carry Potty website, the exact same penguin design is on sale for £29.99.
There's also a Finding Nemo option, which has also been reduced to £11.98.
And people were quick to take to the comments section to weigh in on the find, with one writing: "Need to get one of them while they are so cheap for when we go away!"
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"That's good isn't it, they love Nemo too," another added.
"A little early but a bargain to put away for when he's ready," a third commented.
I potty trained my toddler in just 72 hours - it's so easy with my 3P rule, anyone can do it
While someone else wrote: "Our best buy when hallie was toilet training.
"Still comes in handy now on long journeys."
"I paid £30 each for my twins' ones!" another exclaimed.
"This is such a bargain!!!" someone else wrote.
"Paid £24 for mine on sale! Couldn't be without it though."
"They're so good. My twins use them for days out," another added.
NHS potty training timeline
THE NHS says most children are potty trained between two and two-and-a-half, saying: "Remember, you cannot force your child to use a potty.
"If they're not ready, you will not be able to make them use it.
"Most parents start thinking about potty training when their child is between 2 and 2 and a half, but there's no perfect time."
By age 1,
most babies have stopped doing poos at night
By age 2,
some children will be dry during the day, but this is still quite early
By age 3,
9 out of 10 children are dry most days – even then, all children have the odd accident, especially when they're excited, upset or absorbed in something else
By age 4,
most children are reliably dry during the day
"I keep one in the car all the time for them."
"These are amazing for potty training," someone else said.
"Brought one for £23 a week ago, returned it & brought one today for £11," another laughed.
"Getting prepared for the potty training to come!"
Sheree was another lucky mum who managed to pick up one of the reduced potties, and also took to the Facebook group to share it with other parents.
"My Carry Potty, £11.98 in Asda at Lowestoft today," she wrote.
"Not sure if it's this price everywhere but very good buy!"

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