Reading one - or all - of these best potty training books can make teaching your child how to use the potty and how to listen to their bodies a lot easier. 

The first step in potty training is to choose the best potty, next is to read up on suggested methods and advice. This stage of parenting can be a challenge and while, 'all children are different' is the disclaimer of the century, it's because it's true. You know your child and your family dynamic better than anyone else. These books are full of information and serve as guidelines, for you to cherry-pick the ideas you feel may work for you and yours. As research shows potty training is a complex process that can be affected by anatomic, physiologic and behavioural conditions. So, not a one size fits all approach.

Jamie Glowacki, a potty training expert and author of the acclaimed 'Oh Crap! potty training book says; “The need to pee and poo is a primal one; learning to put it somewhere specific is social, and social behaviour must be taught.”

Here are some of the best potty training books to help make this tricky time easier for toddlers and parents.

Best potty training books for toddlers

1. Pirate Pete's Potty

Age suitability: 2-3 years

With over 4000 ratings on Amazon this number 1 best seller has 4.6 out of 5 star rating. One reviewer says: "A friend put me onto this book as they believed it helped their little one with potty training. I can honestly say this helped my son in his potty training as it discusses growing up, getting big boy pants, doing pees and poos in the potty, having accident's and has a button that cheers which is obviously a hit."

As best potty training books go, this beautiful hard back book has an interactive 'cheer' button when the character uses the potty which is great for helping little ones feel confident and motivated to use the potty.

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2. No more nappies

Age suitability: 2-5 years

With over 5700 ratings on Amazon this number 1 best seller has a whopping 4.7 out of 5 star rating. Endorsed by Dr Amanda Gummer who has over 20 years working with children and families. This colourful and engaging book introduces children to an important life skill - using the potty.

One reviewer says: "The illustrations are lovely and bright, the storyline is very basic and easy to remember for your child to relay back to you and the flaps get your child involved with reading and offer a distraction whilst sat on their potty. There’s a part where the little boy has an accident on the floor and now my daughter tells me if she’s had an accident too, so beneficial to teach children that accidents are going to happen. Also the addition of little tips for parents on each page is helpful. Definitely recommend!"

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3. What is poo?

Age suitability: 3-5 years

When it comes to potty training a lot of children can wee okay in the potty, but struggle to poo. This board book, a 'Teachers Pick' on Amazon, addresses that and normalises pooing and talking about it for children and their parents.

One reviewer says: "I bought this book amongst a few others on the subject as my daughter aged 2 and a half was withholding stool and I wanted her not to be afraid of poo. She took to the book immediately, she likes all the flaps, points out different animals and asks for it regularly. I actually think it's helped with this issue too as she now proceeds to list all of the animals that do their business from the book once she has done her own!"

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4. Everybody poos

Age suitability: 2-5 years

A very simple premise, its not war and peace and initially you may think 'what?' but kids seem to love this book. It gets the point across with simple illustrations and words, easy for a toddler to follow and remember.

One reviewer says: "Great illustrations of animals and it gets the message across that everybody poos. It’s great it also shows a potty, plus adults and kids using the toilet. I add some sound effects when reading and I’m always asked to read this again a second time. I recommend this to help potty / toilet training, without it being another boring literal book telling you what to do."

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5. Bing Toilet Train

Age suitability: 0-3 years

With over 3700 ratings on Amazon and an impressive 4.6 out of 5 star rating. This colourful and engaging book introduces children to the 'big toilet'. A CBeebies favourite, Bing bunny and Flop share their challenges as they talk all about potties and navigate toilet training. Toilet training, it's a Bing thing.

One reviewer says: "My 2 year old LOVES Bing bunny, so this book was bound to be a hit. He’s learning about toilets and potty’s and has really enjoyed pointing out the various details in the pictures. I will buy the Bing potty chart to join it once we get to potty stage. Only downfall as with all noisy kids toys, he will push the button over and over, and loves it. Mummy however, doesn’t love it 100 times over."

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6. Lulus Loo

Age suitability: 2-3 years

This interactive story teaches the basics of potty training with Lulu and all of her potty adventures. From getting her first potty and learning how to sit on it, with a few accidents along the way, and ending with her wearing big girl knickers and using the toilet. Your child can also help Lulu to do up her nappy and pull down the loo roll.

One Amazon reviewer says: "Good book, nice pictures, my daughter completely understood what it was trying to say and she soon got the idea herself. She enjoyed fastening and unfastening the nappy and they seeing the sparkly wee in the toilet at the end. Did the job and now in her big girl pants. Downside was – the flaps were a bit flimsy for this age range and didn’t last very long before being ripped.""

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7. Who's in the loo

Age suitability: 0-5 years

With a whopping 4.8 out of 5 star rating this paperback book - written by award-winning Jeanne Willis - is quirky and great fun with lots of sin-song style ryhmes. 'Who's in the loo? There's a very long queue. Is it an elephant having a poo?' - this will no doubt have your toddler in stitches.

One reviewer rates it five stars and says: "A fun book for young ones to enjoy... it is cute and funny. It helps explain the need to wash your hands after using the toilet but in a fun way."

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8. Potty Superstar

Age suitability: 1-3 years

This beautifully illustrated board book follows Harry on his journey as he learns all about potties, washing hands and accidents. It also has helpful tabs so your little one can tune into the story at any point.

One Amazon reviewer rates it 5 stars and says: "It’s a good book. It’s not just couple of sentences, but an actual short learning potty story. Colourful and very durable for toddler to read it a lot. Very happy with it."

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9. Potty Superhero

Age suitability: 2-5 years

Looking for a potty training book? Consider this fun option, the protagonist superhero is ready to start potty training, and she puts on her big girl pants before saving the world with her 'super potty powers'. This 10-page boardbook encourages and motivates toddlers beginning to potty train and reach the finish line to be nappy-free.

One reviewer rates it five stars and says: Brought it in anticipation for starting potty training as daughter was showing signs of being scared of the potty. She enjoyed the book and got excited for big girl pants."

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Potty training books for parents

10. Oh Crap! Potty Training

This is an Amazon bestseller, with over 8000 reviews leading it to an impressive 4.4 out of 5 stars. With one reviewer saying; "Simple, easy to read, someone commented that this author was bossy, but I find the majority of authors on this topic bossy anyway, and personally I didn't find her bossy, in fact I thought she had her head screwed on, down to earth and had a simple and easy method that gave results."

Jamie Glowacki is an internationally recognised potty training and parenting expert. The self-titled 'Pied Piper of Poop' leads parents to successful potty training with her six-step plan. The language that's suggested parents use is amazing. Phrases to use with your child like, 'you let me know when you're ready to go for a wee wee' and 'you know your body. And the potty is right there when you need to go'.

These words help to eliminate potty power struggles, shows trust in your child and gives them the confidence to listen for signals in their body and act on them. As best potty training books go this is a great one. Jamie tells it like it is and leaves room for error, because we're all learning.

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11. The Gentle Potty Training Book

As best potty training books go, this is 208 pages of research, advice and answers to parents questions when faced with teaching their little ones how to use the potty, the most important developmental stages of early childhood. Author, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, advocates an approach that is based on your child's unique developmental stage - because the gentlest, easiest and most effective potty training happens when you work with your child as a team.

With an impressive 4.6 out of 5 rating on Amazon, one reviewer says; "I love the practical advice on how to run the training day by day. I love also that all the parents questions are at the end , many parenting books mix them up in the text and I find it misleading sometimes. This book is gentle to parents not only to kids."

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12. Potty Training in One Week

This bestselling one-stop guide to potty training is by well-recognised and divisive parenting expert Gina Ford. And has an impressive 4.2 out of 5 stars on Amazon

One reviewer says: "With a toddler and a baby I don’t have time to read books which is why I loved this.... really short, straight to the point and no waffle. In our case I’d rename it potty training in 10 days as that’s how long it took us but it was great. Much better than other books I bought and never finished as they were too long winded."

Bestselling childcare author Gina Ford shares her tips and tricks on how to get potty training done and dusted in just one week. Her easy-to-follow programme will help parents to deal with common potty-training pitfalls, such as how to deal with accidents and what to do at night time.

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Toilet training seats can be game-changers when it comes to encouraging your toddlers confidence in learning to use the toilet themselves.

Potty training is a milestone in both parent and child's life. And we're here to help make that as smooth as possible. So, your little on has graduated from the best potties - great news! The next stop is the 'big toilet'. Our Family Editor, Stephanie Lowe says: "Choosing the right toilet training seat is crucial to keeping your child's confidence high during this phase. Learning to use the toilet themselves is a huge win for your little one, so setting them up to succeed is half the battle. Plus, these toilet training seats are all wipe down and made of plastic, great for hand-me-downs or passing on to a fellow parent in need."

We've curated some of the best toilet training seats around so you can choose the best one to suit your child and your bathroom.  From bright and colourful ones to encourage them to sit, subtle and removable ones to keep your bathroom looking pristine. Take your pick...

Best toilet training seats

1. Babybjorn Toilet Training Seat

Easily adjustable to fit most toilets, and its rubber edging and adjustable dial underneath, the seat stays firmly in place. And the splashguard prevents spills. Plus, you can hang the toilet training seat from its practical handle when not in use.

One buyer said: “Love this toilet seat! It is easy to clean and fits securely so the seat doesn't slip around when getting on and off the potty. Excellent product! I bought one for Grandma to keep at her house too.”

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2. MAYFAIR 888SLOW 000 NextStep2 Toilet Seat

Replace your current toilet seat with this, and lift and lower the kids' potty seat as needed. It cleverly attaches magnetically to the lid. Great for smaller bathrooms or if you just don’t want the clutter of another toilet seat balanced somewhere in your bathroom.

With over 9,200 ratings on Amazon this has a respectable 4.7 out of 5 stars with one user saying: “Fantastic seat! Super easy to install, quick release to clean easily, without unscrewing. The small seat can be removed easily when training is done. My son loves it, he has his own "big boy" seat. I recommend this to anyone that is toilet training.”

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3. Jool Baby Products - Folding Travel Potty Seat

Ingenius folding travel toilet seat, which fits most standard public toilets securely - thanks to its 8 tiny suction cups - and it comes with a little travel pouch to keep stored in your bag when out and about.

This award-winning toilet training seat has over 7,700 ratings and an impressive 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon. One buyer said: “Very simple but sturdy seat! Very smart ,perfect for traveling. The hole on the middle could be slightly bigger ,but it's a great stuff for my 2 yr old.”

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4. Boots Baby Toilet Training Seat

With anti-slip feet and a splash guard this fits a standard toilet brilliantly. It’s light and easy for toddlers to pick up and place themselves.

Mum-of-one, Dionne tells us: “I didn’t want to spend a fortune on toilet training, and this was under a tenner! Plus the lip at the back is comfy for my little one.”

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5. Dreambaby Step-Up Toilet Trainer

This step ladder and toilet seat will give your toddler the confidence they need when it comes to using the ‘big toilet’. It comes with adjustable step height, a splash guard to minimise accidents and fits most standard toilets.

Mum-of-twins, Asia says; “It’s so lightweight if I forget to put it on the toilet at night my little one just does it herself. It’s done wonders for her confidence.”

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6. My Carry Potty My Little Trainer Seat

Lightweight and fun, fits most standard UK toilets. And has a cute step stool available to match too. One buyer said: “This is a great toilet seat. It stays put on the toilet and doesn't slip off like other seats do. The side handles keep our toddlers stable and comfortable while sat on it. Our kids like the fun penguin design too! Definitely worth the money. We're getting a second one for upstairs.

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7. KinderALL Toilet Training Seat

In the Hot New Releases on Amazon, this bright and cheerful toilet seat welcomes any toddler who’s toilet training. It comes complete with a super high splash guard, and useful arm and back rests to keep your little one comfy on the loo.

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8. Potty Training Seat

With over 1600 ratings and a respectable 4.7 pout of 5 stars, it’s easy to see why this toilet seat is in the top 10 of Amazon’s best sellers. The ergonomically design claims to help prtcet your baby’s spine while the material is ‘skin-friendly’.

One buyer said: “Compared to the standard training toilet seats this is far better, the handles on the sides make it so much easier for little ones to get seated correctly and find the right positions and balance.”

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Choosing from the best potties and buying the right one can make the whole process more comfortable and less messy for all involved.

When it comes to potty training, it’s new to both you and your child. For them, it’s new to learn, and for you, new to teach. Whether it’s your first or fourth time, every child is different. The one thing that can make this experience better all around, is buying the right potty. The NHS advice says, there’s no ‘perfect time' to begin potty training, although many parents will start thinking about it when their child is somewhere around two years old and showing signs, like telling you when they've had a wee, hiding behind furniture to go for a poo.

When it comes to choosing a potty ask yourself are you a family who travels a lot, a potty with a lid may work? Do you only have one toilet upstairs? Maybe two cheaper potties is the option for you? There are so many best potties to choose from. 

It's always good to note that some of the more expensive potties will grow with your child and turn into a step or a child’s toilet seat that fits onto your toilet. While others are basic, and that might be all you need. 

12 of the best potties for potty training

Where to find the best potties

For intel on where to go to buy the best potties look no further, below are our go-to site...

• Amazon: Huge range of tech and traditional potties and toilet seats
• Ikea: Great destination for kids room buys
• JoJo Maman Bebe: A firm favourite boutique brand for mothers and baby 
• John Lewis: A High Street favourite you can kit out your kids room and buy baby gear 
• TK Maxx: Great buys at amazing price points
• Dunelm: A good all-rounder for kids and home buys

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Potty training is a major milestone in any small person's life and one that marks a real watershed between infancy and childhood.

But before you (and your wallet) can enjoy the benefits of no more nappies, you've first got to get over the hurdle that is potty training.

This is an ultimate guide on how to deal with potty training and we've covered everything you could ever want to know about potty training, so you can use the links below to navigate easily through our advice. Or alternatively, read from the top to take in everything as you should approach it:

- Laying the foundations - How to tell if your child is ready for potty training - When's a good time to start potty training - Two methods of potty training - Help! It's not working - My child won't poo in the potty - Potty training boys - Potty training girls - Moving from potty to toilet - Real mums' potty training tips

What's the right potty training age?

Most children go through potty training between the ages of 18 months and three years. Between the ages of two and three, a child's bladder capacity increases significantly meaning that they can go longer between wees. It's also around this age at which your little one starts recognising and responding to the feeling of needing a wee or a poo. Of course, there will be some children who are out of nappies earlier and others for whom it takes a bit longer but like with any developmental milestones, they all get there in the end.

Don't rush them out of nappies

Unfortunately, rushing to potty training is something parents often get their own knickers in a twist about. Sometimes it's because they've got to get their little one dry before they can go to play group or nursery, or perhaps it's just because of that age old pressure of keeping up with the Jones's.

‘We often speak to parents through our helpline who have been listening a lot to others, maybe their parents, in-laws, or to other mums who say we've just managed to potty train their own child in under a week. They are worried because it seems to be taking them a lot longer,' says Jayne Miller, helpline and information specialist for ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence), the UK's leading continence charity.

And it does seem that potty training is a particularly touchy subject for us mums. A study of more than 2,000 women carried out by Huggies found that one in three mums had fallen out with a close friend or family member over how to raise their children, with potty training being the topic most likely to touch a raw nerve.

But whatever the reason, trying to push your child to master potty training before he's ready really is counter-productive. Studies have shown that if parents begin too soon, the process simply takes longer and is met with more resistance. So try not to stress even if it seems like your little one's the last of his playgroup peers to master the art of potty training and bladder control. The age at which he stops using nappies has nothing to do with his intelligence nor with your parenting skills and trying to encourage potty training before he's ready really is a pointless exercise. All you'll be doing is making a rod for your own back.

'If the process doesn't seem to be working and your child is due to start school or attend a nursery which won't take them unless they are completely potty trained, then perhaps that might be a point to get some help,' suggests Jayne. 'Talk it through with someone to see if there are different things you might do to try engaging your child.' Your health visitor can help you, or you can ring the Eric Helpline on 0845 370 8008.

'Usually it's not that there's anything wrong - a child who has something wrong with their bladder or bowel will have got picked up before they get to the potty training stage,' explains Jayne. 'Very often when we are talking to parents it is about behaviour - the parents' behaviour in relation to the child, or the child's behaviour with regard to the whole thing.'

How to potty train your child

Potty training: begin by laying the foundations

Potty training doesn't happen overnight but it needn't be a big job if you time it right and do lots of groundwork. From around 18 months, start planting seeds in your tiny tot's brain which can grow and take root long before you begin tackling the process in earnest. Hopefully, this way, he'll be more prepared for and receptive to the change from nappies when it does come.

Let him see you on the loo Toddlers learn by imitation. When he sees you or his siblings using the toilet, take the opportunity to talk to him about it. Explain that he can use the toilet when he's a bigger boy. Make it sound exciting. Tell him he won't have to wear nappies any more but can wear pants like you, daddy or his big brother.

Tell him about what happens when you use the toilet. Explain about how the poo or wee goes down the toilet, you wipe your bottom, flush the handle and wash your hands. Say things like: "Won't it be lovely when you don't have to have your nappy changed anymore."

Get him used to the idea of the potty Buy a potty and leave it lying around. Tell him what it is for and that he can use it to go to the toilet in when he's a bigger boy then let him do what he likes with it... sit on it, play with it even wear it as a hat.

Read books about using the potty There are loads of fantastic books available which are specifically designed to help your toddler to start thinking about and understanding the potty training process. Particular favourites are 'I Want My Potty' by Tony Ross and 'Pirate Pete's Potty' and 'Princess Polly's Potty', both of which are written by Andrea Pinnington and published by Ladybird Books.

Role play You could try incorporating the potty into a game. When you're going to the toilet, suggest he brings his favourite cuddly toy up to the bathroom to see if he would like to do a wee as well. Then you can practice acting it out together with teddy. If he's willing, you can encourage him to sit on the potty with his nappy on just to get a feel for it.

DVDs There are plenty of DVDs on the market to inspire and teach young children about potty training. Particular favourites are Bear in the Big Blue House - Potty Time With Bear, price from £4.25 and Elmo's Potty Time, priced from £4.83. Available from Amazon.co.uk.

Recognising when your child is ready for potty training

OK, so you've had months of laying the groundwork for potty training but you're not sure how to tell when or if he's ready for the next stage. Here are some signs to look out for which would suggest that your tot is now emotionally and physically ready to begin potty training.

• He notices that his nappy is wet or soiled and wants you to take it off.
• He stays dry for a couple of hours during the day.
• He tells you he needs to go - perhaps by pointing or grunting. Or maybe breaks off from play to go off somewhere quiet for a poo.
• He fills his nappy at the same time every day (for example, after breakfast.)
• He's keen to show he's independent - perhaps by pulling off his nappy or wanting to undress himself.
• He shows an interest in other people going to the toilet.
• If your heart's not really in it... perhaps because of broken nights' sleep or because there are other things preoccupying you, wait until you're in a better frame of mind.
• Don't start potty training if there are any big upheavals coming like starting nursery, moving house or the arrival of a new sibling.
• Delay potty training if there's anything coming up which is likely to prove disruptive to your toddler's usual routine like a family holiday or a hectic schedule.
• Maybe put off potty training until the summer months. Summer is a great time to start potty training. It's just so much easier when your little one isn't wrapped up in lots of layers and you can let them run around with next to nothing on or in toilet training friendly clothes.With the warmer weather those extra items of washing also won't seem so difficult to dry. And if your child is starting playgroup, nursery or school in September, then with patience and perseverance they could be dry by then.
• Your child gets clear consistent messages about where to go and when.
•  The intensive nature of this method means that it is quicker.
• You're pretty much tied to the house for a week or so which won't suit everyone.
• It can be messy.
• You may find that you have early success but that your little one takes a few steps back a couple of weeks down the line. This is a very normal response in children whichever method you employ but it can be particularly disheartening if you've put all your energies into such an intensive approach.
• Less stress, less mess.
• Life carries on as normal. It doesn't become all about potty training.
• You can be tempted to encourage your child to simply go in his nappy or trainer pants when it's difficult to find a toilet or it's not easy to get out the potty. These sort of mixed messages can prove confusing and prolong the process.

Potty training is perhaps one of the biggest hurdles for parents to face when their child is growing up.

From persuading their little one to use the potty or toilet, to helping them wipe and wash their hands. Then there’s making sure you help when they have an accident. But what about when they won’t go, specifically when they won’t poo? It might sound strange but for many children this is an issue, and in fact one in three suffer with constipation.

Changes in lifestyle – anything from a holiday or a change in diet to starting nursery where there’s a different toilet to the one they’re used to – can really affect a child’s ability to ‘go’, and if they are fearful after a painful experience, for example with constipation, then that can get worse.

Alina Lynden is from ERIC – The Children’s bowel and bladder charity, and says that while running the charity’s helpline there could be days where most of the calls were from parents whose children would wee, but not poo.

"Stool withholding is the name we give it," she explains. "It can happen for all kinds of different reasons. Potty training is the first time that children have to take control of their body," says Alina. "And for some of them it feels like they are losing part of themselves when they poo. Some are worried about the splash it might make, especially children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, as it’s a sensory thing.:

How to get your child to use the loo when they are refusing to go

Don’t say ‘yukky!’

Turning the idea of poo into a smelly, ‘yukky’ item can exacerbate the problem, warns Alina. Instead, get them involved in changing their clothes

Look at the circumstances

Take time to analyse what might have triggered your child not wanting to poo. Has there been a change in diet, routine or something like a holiday? A flight can be a trigger, for example, or not wanting to poo somewhere unfamiliar like a public toilet with a ‘scary’ hand drier.

MORE: Best potties: Which is the best potty for toilet training?

Have ‘toilet time’

Allowing a child to just sit on the potty can help things move more freely, and can dispel the fear of the potty, says Alina. Instead of making it just about the poo, sit them down, get a book and even a game, and let them sit there while things get going and learn to use the muscles. Remember to say ‘toilet time’ instead of ‘having a poo’. Then it’s not about the poo!

Be wary of constipation

One of the problems that can occur is children getting into a cycle of having a bad experience – such as constipation or an accident – then not wanting to poo, so holding it in, then becoming constipated. The constipation is then painful, and the problem builds.

A nappy is better than an accident

If your child will only poo in a nappy it might be tempting not to let them, as it feels like you’re going backwards. But the alternative is an accident or them holding the poo in. So it’s better to let them use the nappy again while you get into that toilet routine, advises Alina. ‘Meet them where they are,’ she says. ‘There are ways of moving things on from a nappy to the toilet.’

Try an app

The Poo goes home to Pooland app might make you giggle with its name but it’s a highly successful tool for parents. Designed by the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, the app helps children understand they’re not to blame for having issues with pooing.

Be a team

Whether you’re a sole carer, in a relationship or co-parenting, the most important thing is for everyone who looks after your child to have the same routine with them when it comes to poo time. That means everyone from grandparents to aunties or uncles.

Consider a laxative

Children can take laxatives, and it’s ok to use them if you think it’s necessary. Speak to your pharmacist if you want reassurance. And in the meantime, remember that patience is key!

Which are the best nappies? We know that there's nobody better to review a baby product than you, the mums who use them every day so we asked 13 goodtoknow mums to review some of the most popular nappies on the market. They tested

well-known, branded nappies, which promise unbeatable protection and the cheaper supermarket nappies, to see if they do just as good a job.

Below we reveal the best nappies in every category - so you don't have to deal with any more leakages or explosions!

Newborn nappies

Best nappies for newborns and tiny babies.  

Third place: Boots newborn nappies (£2.49 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Julie McPherson's overall newborn nappy score: 19.5/35

Julie said: 'They didn't stretch very well around Daniel's legs, even though he was well within the nappies' size bracket. Although the nappies didn't leak, Daniel had very mild nappy rash.'

Second place: Huggies newborn nappies (£3.85 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Jolene Lynch's overall newborn nappy score: 27/35

Jolene said: 'Huggies newborn nappies were soft and comfortable, even when full of wee after a few hours. I think I would use Huggies for nighttime and a cheaper nappy for the day, like Tesco baby newborn nappies.'

Winner! Pampers new baby nappies (£6.99 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Helen Booth's o

verall newborn nappy score: 32/35

Helen said: 'Pampers new baby nappies were very soft, absorbent and great for breastfed babies like Sebastian. On the negative side the nappies are more expensive than other ones.'

Read our mums' full newborn nappy reviews PLUS leave your own review and rate each nappy now!

Baby dry nappies

Best nappies for day and night-time use.

Fifth place: Pampers Simply Dry nappies (£4.50 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Hazel James's overall

baby dry

nappy score: 15/35

Hazel said: 'Pampers Simply Dry nappies' absorbency wasn't great and Joseph's bottom felt wet when I changed him, so I wouldn't be happy using them overnight.'

Fourth place: Tesco baby ultradry nappies (£4.68 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Jennifer Bounsall's overall

baby dry

nappy score: 29/35

Jennifer said: 'I was pleased to see that the nappies didn't rub against his legs and hips like I've noticed with some of the more plasticky value nappies I've tried.'

Third place: Boots super dry nappies (£4.68 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Claire Darragh's overall baby dry nappy score: 30/35

Claire said: 'Sometimes I find with other nappies that if he does an explosive poo, it can escape out the sides, but this nappy seemed to fit really well and do its job.'

Second place: Huggies super dry nappies (£5.97 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Barbara Hoban's overall

baby dry

nappy score: 33/35

Barbara said: 'Even though I didn't really like the design of Huggies super dry nappies, there were no sizing issues or leakages and they kept William's skin dry overnight.'

Joint winner! Pampers Baby-Dry nappies (£6.49 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Hazel James's overall

baby dry

nappy score: 35/35 - joint winner!

Hazel said: 'Pampers Baby-Dry nappies are softer and less bulky than some supermarket brands, making it easier for Joseph to get around.'

Joint winner! Asda Little Angels comfort dry nappies (£5.97 economy pack)

goodtoknow mum Emma Pattison's overall

baby dry

nappy score: 35/35 - joint winner!

Emma said: 'Even though Frederick is big, Asda Little Angels comfort dry nappies were a great fit.'

Read our mums' full baby dry nappy reviews PLUS leave your own review and rate each nappy now!

Active fit nappies

Best nappies for active babies and playtime use.

Third place: Boots active stretch (£4.99 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Tara Hamilton-Whitaker's overall active fit nappy score: 19/35

Tara said: 'My concern is that they're a bit hit and miss and I'm not confident that they would contain a mess if my son were to make one.'

Second place: Pampers Active Fit nappies (£6.49 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Jennifer Bounsall's overall

active fit

nappy score: 23/35

Jennifer said: 'Samuel had quite a few leaks during the trial, as the absorbent layer doesn't reach all the way up the back of the nappy.'

Winner! Huggies natural fit nappies (£6.48 carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Micheala Britton's overall

active fit

nappy score: 33/35

Micheala said: 'Huggies natural fit nappies suited Charlie's needs, as he's just learning to crawl and they moved perfectly with him.'

Read our mums' full active fit nappy reviews PLUS leave your own review and rate each nappy now!

Pull up nappies

Best nappies for potty training and easier nappy changes.

Joint third: Boots easy on pants - £4.99 (carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Claire Darragh's overall pull up nappy score: 23/35

Claire said: 'Generally Boots easy on pants were great, but on a couple of occasions poo came out of the nappy, resulting in soiled clothes.'

Joint third: Tesco Everyday Value pants - £2.99 (carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Jennifer Bounsall's overall pull up nappy score: 23/35

Jennifer said: 'Tesco Everyday Value pants look really basic and don't have any design whatsoever, but they were very soft, stretchy and fitted Samuel better than I thought.'

Second place: Huggies Step-in nappies - £6.48 (carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Claire Darragh's overall pull up nappy score:33/35

Claire said: 'Huggies Step-in nappies were nice and comfy and the fun design made my little one (and mammy) happy!'

Winner! Pampers Easy Up pants - £6.49 (carry pack)

goodtoknow mum Elizabeth Wrag's overall pull up nappy score: 34/35

Elizabeth said: 'They were great when put to the test for 10 hours' night-time wear!'

Read our mums' full pull up nappy reviews PLUS leave your own review and rate each nappy now!

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Which is the best active fit nappy? As your little one gets a bit older and is becoming more of a wriggler, they're going to need a comfier, more flexible nappy, but which are the best? We asked goodtoknow mums to test 4 of the most popular active fit nappies to help you find the best active fit nappy for you.

Is your little bundle of joy becoming a real wriggler? From the first time they roll over, to their first steps, you might feel like your baby needs a slimmer nappy that gives them more freedom to move about in, as well as keeping any mess inside, while they're busy.

We asked 4 lovely goodtoknow mums to test 4 of the most popular active fit nappies out on their babies and score them out of 5 for comfort, skin care and absorbency during the day and night, to help you decide on the best active fit nappy for the job.

And as the cost of buying nappies can really add up, especially when you consider a 7- to 12-month-old baby goes through 5 or 6 nappies a day, you'll want a nappy that is worth the money, so our mums have scored each active fit nappy on its value too.

The nappies we tested are:

•   Pampers Active Fit nappies (£6.49 carry pack)
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•   Huggies natural fit nappies (£6.48 carry pack)
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•   Boots active stretch nappies (£4.99 carry pack)

Browse through our gallery of active fit nappies to find out what each of our tester mums said about them and how they scored each nappy PLUS add your own nappy review in the comments section below and rate them too by clicking on the stars above.

What's the score? A nappy with a score of... 1 = terrible 2 = not great 3 = good enough 4 = very good 5 = brilliant

Pampers Active Fit nappies

Pampers says its Active Fit nappies are its best fit, ultra soft and offer up to 12 hours of dryness for your active baby. goodtoknow mum and Family channel editor, Jennifer Bounsall, joined our testing panel to try out Pampers Active Fit on her 18-month-old son, Samuel. Jenny scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 5/5 - highest score!

Skin care: 5/5

Day time use: 3/5

Night-time use: 1/5 - lowest score!

Absorbency of wee: 2/5

Containing poo: 4/5

Value for money: 3/5

Overall active fit nappy score: 23/35

Jenny said: 'Pampers Active Fit nappies are incredibly thin, light and comfortable so I was really keen to try them out on Samuel as I was looking for a nappy that would allow him to move around more.

'However, Samuel had quite a few leaks during the trial, as the absorbent layer doesn't reach all the way up the back of the nappy. I understand that Pampers have taken the back protection away to allow for better movement, but when Samuel did a wee lying down, it would often leak up his back.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'I really like the thinness of the nappies, but in reality I couldn't use them for naptime or at night as I would worry they might leak. If I continued to use them I would have to buy a separate night-time nappy and I can't afford that.'

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Huggies natural fit nappies

Huggies says its natural fit nappies are super soft and contain vitamin E, which looks after your baby's bottom. Plus its stretchy waistband provides a fantastic fit for your baby on the move. goodtoknow mum Micheala Britton joined our testing panel to try out Huggies natural fit on her 8-month-old son, Charlie. She scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 4/5

Skin care: 5/5

Day time use: 5/5

Night-time use: 5/5

Absorbency of wee: 5/5

Containing poo: 5/5

Value for money: 4/5 - highest score!

Overall active fit nappy score: 33/35 - highest score!

Micheala said: 'Huggies natural fit nappies suited Charlie's needs, as he's just learning to crawl and they moved perfectly with him. They held in wee and poo and I didn't even need to change Charlie during the night.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'Yes, I liked using these nappies because they left no crystals on Charlie and felt comfy. They were also a perfect fit, absorbed great and didn't leak.'

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Boots active stretch nappies

Boots says its active stretch nappies are slim fitting, soft, stretchy and designed for your baby's comfort and movement. goodtoknow mum Tara Hamilton-Whitaker, joined our testing panel to try out Boots active stretch nappies on her 1-year-old son, Hugo. She scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 3/5

Skin care: 3/5

Day time use: 2/5

Night-time use: 3/5

Absorbency of wee: 3/5

Containing poo: 3/5

Value for money: 2/5

Overall active fit nappy score: 19/35 - lowest score!

Tara said: 'We didn't change Hugo's nappy for about 5 hours one day - he'd clearly peed quite a lot as the nappy was rather swollen. Although there were no leakages, the weight of the pee had caused the seam of the nappy to break, which meant there was no elasticity around the crotch area. The crotch was hanging down and you could see through to the other side - it would not have contained a poo if he'd done one.'

Would you use them again? 'I'd use them for emergencies. My concern is that they're a bit hit and miss and I'm not confident that they would contain a mess if my son were to make one.'

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Which is the best active fit nappy score?

Huggies natural fit nappies got the highest 'best active fit nappy' overall score of 33/35 in our trial, when marked on their comfort, absorbency, and skin care for day and night-time use.

Although Huggies natural fit aren't the cheapest active fit nappies in our trial, they scored a 'very good' 4/5 for value for money by goodtoknow mum and tester Micheala Britton, who said: 'The nappies suited Charlie's needs, held in wee and poo and I didn't even need to change him during the night.'

goodtoknow says: 'At a time when your little one is becoming more active, you might like to try a nappy that is more flexible than your baby's regular nappy and gives them more freedom when they're learning to crawl, walk and play. According to Micheala, Huggies natural fit nappies seem to be as reliable during the day as at night.'

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Which is the best pull-up nappy when you're potty training your toddler or just need a nappy that makes changing your baby quick and easy? We asked goodtoknow mums to test 5 of the most popular pull-up nappies to help you decide on the nappy for the job.

As soon as your baby can stand on their own two feet it gets harder to change their nappy because all they want to do is to keep moving. Pull-up nappies can make changing your little wriggler quicker and feel like less of a battle. Plus, they're easy for your toddler to pull up and down while they're potty training - just like real pants.

We asked 5 lovely goodtoknow mums to test 5 of the most popular pull-up nappies out on their toddlers and score them out of 5 for comfort, skin care and absorbency during day and night-time use, to help you decide on the best pull-up nappy for your little one. Our mums have also scored each pull-up nappy on its value for money too, because there's no point in splashing out on a nappy that doesn't do its job.

The nappies we tested are:

• Pampers Easy Up pants - £6.49 (carry pack price)
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• Huggies Step-in nappies - £6.48 (carry pack price)
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• Boots easy on pants - £4.99 (carry pack price)
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• Tesco Everyday Value pants - £2.99 (carry pack price)

Browse through our gallery of pull-up nappies to find out what each of our tester mums said about them and how they scored each nappy PLUS add your own nappy review in the comments section below and rate them too by clicking on the stars above.

What's the score? A nappy with a score of...? 1 = terrible? 2 = not great 3 = good enough 4 = very good 5 = brilliant

Pampers Easy Up pants

Pampers says its Easy Up pants promise unbeatable dryness and they come with tearable sides to make changing your baby easier. goodtoknow mum Elizabeth Wrag joined our testing panel to try out Pampers Easy Up pants on her 20-month-old son, Harry. Elizabeth scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 5/5

Skin care: 5/5

Day time use: 5/5

Night-time use: 5/5

Absorbency of wee: 5/5

Containing poo: 5/5

Value for money: 4/5

Overall pull up nappy score: 34/35

Elizabeth said: 'Pampers Easy Up pants suited Harry's needs as they were soft against his skin and allowed him to walk around freely, without being restrictive or bulky.

'I didn't experience any leakages with these nappies overnight or with any soiled nappies and they were also really easy to put on and take off. The nappies are good quality and good value for money too.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'I have been won over by Pampers Easy Up pants and would definitely use them again and recommend them to my friends. They were great when put to the test for 10 hours' night-time wear! And Harry seemed perfectly happy wearing them as he was free to run around and play as usual. He also noticed the Bob the Builder design on the front, which made nappy changing more fun for him.'

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Huggies Step-in nappies

Huggies says its Step-in nappies are super-stretchy and still have full nappy absorbency to help keep your baby dry and happy too. goodtoknow mum Claire Darragh joined our testing panel to try out Huggies Step-in nappies on her 21-month-old son, Luka. Claire scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 4/5

Skin care: 5/5

Day time use: 5/5

Night-time use: 5/5

Absorbency of wee: 5/5

Containing poo: 5/5

Value for money: 4/5

Overall pull up nappy score: 33/35

Claire said: 'Huggies Step-in nappies appeared to be comfy for Luka and we had no leaks. He also loved the Winnie the Pooh and Tigger design, which made nappy changes less difficult.

'The nappies also had great absorbency and were a great fit and really easy to take off with the side fastenings - they could even be fastened again if needed.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'Yes, Huggies Step-in nappies were nice and comfy and the fun design made my little one (and mammy) happy!'

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Boots easy on pants

Boots says its easy on pants are stretchy and protect your toddler from leaks with its super-absorbent core. goodtoknow mum Claire Darragh joined out testing panel to try out Boots easy on pants on her 21-month-old son, Luka. Claire scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 4/5

Skin care: 4/5

Day time use: 3/5

Night-time use: 4/5

Absorbency of wee: 4/5

Containing poo: 1/5

Value for money: 3/5

Overall pull up nappy score: 23/35

Claire said: 'Generally Boots easy on pants were great, but on a couple of occasions poo came out of the nappy, resulting in soiled clothes - which was uncomfortable for the little one and meant lots of scrubbing and washing for me. The elasticated inside pant bit perhaps needs to be a better fit to stop things escaping.

'And nappy changes were an absolute nightmare if Luca had done a number 2 as it would fall out as I pulled the nappy off, so I'd have to have him standing up to get it off, but then try and lay him back down, trying not to let the dirt go everywhere, which wasn't easy when Luca was squirming and wanted to run off and play.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'No, because of the style of the nappy. I found that they weren't easy to get on and off and are not the most practical nappies if your baby does a number 2 - unless there's a special method of taking them off cleanly, which I haven't figured out. With normal nappies you can adjust them as you wish. With these pull-on type nappies you are unable to do this.'

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Tesco Everyday Value pants

Tesco says its Everyday Value pants are developed by baby care experts. goodtoknow mum and Family channel editor, Jennifer Bounsall, joined our testing panel to try out Tesco Everyday Value pants on her 18-month-old son, Samuel. Jenny scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 4/5

Skin care: 3/5

Day time use: 2/5

Night-time use: 4/5

Absorbency of wee: 3/5

Containing poo: 4/5

Value for money: 3/5

Overall pull up nappy score: 23/35

Jenny said: 'Tesco Everyday Value pants look really basic and don't have any design whatsoever, but they were very soft, stretchy and fitted Samuel better than I thought they would. I was also pleased to find they didn't leak, even during the night.

'The only thing that put me off was that the nappy got very heavy, very quickly and fell down after a few hours.'

Would you use again? 'I'd keep these nappies on standby in case I ran out of my favourite pull-up nappy. However, I'd have to change Samuel twice as often as I usually do, to avoid the nappy falling down - so these nappies actually aren't as cost effective as they might seem. I'd prefer to buy a pull-up nappy that lasts longer.'

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Best pull up nappy

Pampers Easy-up pants received

a nearly-perfect overall score of 34/35 in our trial, when marked on

their comfort, absorbency, and skin care for day and night-time use.

goodtoknow

mum and tester Elizabeth Wragg said: 'I have been won over by Pampers

Easy Up pants and they were great when put to the test for 10 hours'

night-time wear!'

goodtoknow says: 

'Pull-up nappies are perfect when you're potty training or just want a

nappy that's easy to pull on and off, especially if you have a toddler

who won't sit still! Our pull-up nappy reviews show us that in this

case, a popular branded nappy proved it's worth the extra cost.

Which pull up nappy was best for you?

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love to hear what you thought of any nappies you've tried, so please

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Which is the best baby dry nappy for night and day time? We asked goodtoknow mums to test 6 of the most popular baby dry nappies to help you decide on the best nappy for you.

When you're trying to get your baby to sleep for longer, the last thing you want is them waking up with a wet nappy in the middle of the night. So us sleep-deprived mums need to know the most comfortable and absorbent nappy to keep our babies dry morning, noon and night.

We asked 6 lovely goodtoknow mums to test 6 of the most popular baby dry nappies out on their babies and score them out of 5 for comfort, skin care and absorbency during day and night-time use, to help you decide on the best nappies. And as the cost of nappies can really add up, especially when it feels like you're buying a pack every time you go to the shops, our testers have also scored each nappy for their value too.

The nappies we tested are:

• Pampers Baby-Dry nappies (£6.49 carry pack)
• Huggies super dry nappies (£6.49 carry pack price)
• Asda Little Angels comfort dry nappies (£5.97 larger economy pack)
• Tesco baby ultradry nappies (£4.68 carry pack)
• Boots super dry nappies (£4.68 carry pack)
• Pampers Simply Dry nappies (£4.50 carry pack)

Browse through our gallery of nappies to find out what each of our tester mums said about them and how they scored each nappy PLUS add your own nappy review in the comments section below and rate them too by clicking on the of stars above.

What's the score? A nappy with a score of... 1 = terrible 2 = not great 3 = good enough 4 = very good 5 = brilliant

Pampers Baby-Dry nappies

Pampers says its Baby-Dry nappies are designed to prevent gaps or leaks through the night and promise up to 12 hours of leakage protection. goodtoknow mum Hazel James joined our testing panel to try out Pampers Baby-Dry nappies on her 16-month-old son, Joseph, and scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 5/5

Skin care: 5/5

Day time use: 5/5

Night-time use: 5/5

Absorbency of wee: 5/5

Containing poo: 5/5

Value for money: 5/5

Overall newborn nappy score: 35/35

Hazel said: 'Pampers Baby-Dry nappies were a lovely fit, flexible enough for playtime and looked nice too. The nappies did a good job in the day and kept Joseph dry overnight.

'I did notice some nappy crystals on one occasion when Joseph had a very wet nappy in the morning and he also experienced nappy rash during the trial as he was teething.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'Yes, Pampers Baby-Dry nappies are softer and less bulky than some supermarket brands, making it easier for Joseph to get around. I've tried nearly every brand on the market and sometimes my choice has to come down purely to cost, but this nappy seems like good value for money and on the whole has good overnight absorbency.'

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Huggies super dry nappies

Huggies says its super dry nappies have a stretchy waistband and a breathable outer layer to keep your baby dry and comfortable. goodtoknow mum Barbara Hoban joined our testing panel to try out Huggies super dry nappies on her 5-month-old son, William, and scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 5/5

Skin care: 3/5

Day time use: 5/5

Night-time use: 5/5

Absorbency of wee: 5/5

Containing poo: 5/5

Value for money: 5/5

Overall baby dry nappy score: 33/35

Barbara said: 'Even though I didn't really like the design of Huggies super dry nappies, there were no sizing issues or leakages and they kept William's skin dry overnight. He did experience nappy rash during the trial, but I've read that it may be because he was teething.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'Yes, they are an excellent brand, a perfect fit and I didn't have any problems with these nappies at all.'

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Asda Little Angels comfort dry nappies

Asda says its comfort dry nappies have a comfortable and super-absorbent core to help draw wetness away from your baby's skin and its breathable materials keep your baby dry at night. goodtoknow mum Emma Pattison joined our testing panel to try out Asda Little Angels comfort dry nappies on her 10-month-old son, Frederick, and scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 5/5

Skin care: 5/5

Day time use: 5/5

Night-time use: 5/5

Absorbency of wee: 5/5

Containing poo: 5/5

Value for money: 5/5

Overall baby dry nappy score: 35/35

Emma said: 'Even though Frederick is big, Asda Little Angels comfort dry nappies were a great fit. We've had leakages using Huggies nappies (especially overnight), however the Asda nappies only leaked once when I left the nappy on for too long, but I don't think they would have leaked at all under normal circumstances. Plus we had no leakages from the nappies in the night.

'I did notice that one nappy already had a tab open when I got it out of the pack but it wasn't really an issue. And when I left the nappy on for too long I noticed nappy crystals.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'Yes. I 'm really impressed with these nappies and I'm quite disappointed that they've run out at the moment, as I am back to Huggies, which I will not be buying again because they're unreliable.'

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Tesco baby ultradry nappies

Tesco says its ultradry nappies offer your baby comfort, protection and day-and-night dryness. goodtoknow mum and our Family channel editor, Jennifer Bounsall, joined our testing panel to try out Tesco baby ultradry nappies on her 18-month-old son, Samuel, and scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 4/5

Skin care: 4/5

Day time use: 4/5

Night-time use: 4/5

Absorbency of wee: 4/5

Containing poo: 4/5

Value for money: 5/5

Overall baby dry nappy score: 29/35

Jenny said: 'Tesco baby ultradry nappies were surprisingly soft, plus nice and flexible around Samuel's thighs, which is great because he's at that active age now. I was pleased to see that the nappies didn't rub against his legs and hips like I've noticed with some of the more plasticky value nappies I've tried.

'Samuel seemed happy to stay in a wet nappy, even after a few hours, so I knew they were doing their job at absorbing the wetness away from his skin, but I did notice that a full nappy started to drop down after a while. The nappies also worked well after a full night's sleep, without leaking once during the trial.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'I actually prefer using pull-up nappies on Samuel, because they're easier for me to put on him, as he hates lying down to have his nappy changed at the moment. However, as his nursery won't accept pull-ups, I'll definitely be buying these nappies to use there, because they're nice and cheap and really do the trick.'

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Boots super dry nappies

Boots says its super dry nappies have a multi-layered and super-absorbent core that helps keep your baby dry and comfortable all night. goodtoknow mum Claire Darragh joined our testing panel to try out Boots super dry nappies on her 5-month-old son, Jake, and scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 4/5

Skin care: 4/5

Day time use: 4/5

Night-time use: 5/5

Absorbency of wee: 5/5

Containing poo: 5/5

Value for money: 3/5

Overall baby dry nappy score: 30/35

Claire said: 'I found Boots super dry nappies to be a good fit and they kept Jake dry and clean. I only experienced very occasional leakages up the front and back during the trial. Sometimes I find with other nappies that if he does an explosive poo, it can escape out the sides, but this nappy seemed to fit really well and do its job.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'I've never tried Boots nappies before, as tend to buy nappies from the supermarket because it's easier to put them in the car. After trialing these nappies though, I've been out to the town centre to buy Jake's nappies from Boots - I just like the style, fit and the cute little teddy design on them. And when Boots have a 3-for-2 offer on, you can save money when you get the 3rd pack free, which is a bonus.'

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Pampers Simply Dry nappies

Pampers says its Simply Dry nappies have an Extra-Dry layer and offer great-value dryness. goodtoknow mum Hazel James joined our testing panel to try out Pampers Simply Dry nappies on her 16-month-old son, Joseph, and scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 2/5

Skin care: 2/5

Day time use: 3/5

Night-time use: 2/5

Absorbency of wee: 2/5

Containing poo: 2/5

Value for money: 2/5

Overall newborn nappy score: 15/35 lowest score!

Hazel said: 'Pampers Simply Dry nappies' absorbency wasn't great and Joseph's bottom felt wet when I changed him, so I wouldn't be happy using them overnight. The sizing also came up smaller than other nappies.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'Pampers Simply Dry nappies didn't do Joseph's skin any favours as the absorbency was poor and they felt cheap and not as well made as most other brands.'

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Which is the best baby dry nappy score?

Pampers Baby-Dry nappies and Asda Little Angels comfort dry nappies both got a perfect overall score of 35/35, when marked on their comfort, absorbency, skin care and value for day and night-time use.

Although Pampers Baby-Dry nappies are one of the priciest baby dry nappies in our best nappies reviews, they scored a 'brilliant' 5/5 for value, by goodtoknow mum and tester, Hazel James, who said: 'This nappy seems like good value for money and on the whole has good overnight absorbency.'

If you're looking for a cheaper nappy that will do just as good a job as the branded version, goodtoknow mum and tester Emma Pattison recommends Asda Little Angels comfort dry nappies. She scored the nappies with a 'brilliant' 5/5 for comfort, value and day-and-night absorbency and said: 'I'm really impressed with these nappies.'

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Which is the best newborn nappy? Faced with those constant nappy changes, every new mum needs to know which nappy is best for her new baby. We asked goodtoknow mums to test 4 of the most popular newborn nappies to help you find the best newborn nappy for you.

Who knew your tiny bundle of joy could make so much mess? Faced with all the constant nappy changes, wee squirting all over the place and explosive poos that squelch out the sides of even the most carefully-fastened nappy, us sleep-deprived mums need to know the best nappies for the job.

So we asked 4 lovely goodtoknow mums to kindly test 4 of the most popular nappies out on their newborns and score them out of 5 for comfort, skin care and absorbency during day and night-time use, to help you decide on the best newborn nappy for your baby.

And as the cost of buying nappies can really add up, especially when you consider a newborn baby goes through 10 - 14 nappies a day, it's not just quality mums care about, but value for money too.

The newborn nappies we tested are:

• Pampers new baby nappies (£6.99 carry pack)
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• Huggies newborn nappies (£3.85 carry pack)
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• Boots newborn nappies (£2.49 carry pack)

Browse through our gallery of nappies to find out what each of our tester mums said about them and how they scored each nappy PLUS add your own nappy review in the comments section below and rate them too by clicking on the of stars above.

What's the score? A nappy with a score of... 1 = terrible 2 = not great 3 = good enough 4 = very good 5 = brilliant

Next: See the next page to find out what goodtoknow mum Helen Booth thought of Pampers new baby nappies.

Pampers new baby nappies

Pampers says its newborn nappies lock away wetness and protect your baby's delicate skin, using super-absorbent technology. goodtoknow mum Helen Booth joined our testing panel to try out Pampers new baby nappies on her 6-week-old son, Sebastian, and scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 5/5 highest score!

Skin care: 5/5

Day time use: 5/5

Night-time use: 5/5

Absorbency of wee: 5/5

Containing poo: 4/5

Value for money: 3/5

Overall newborn nappy score: 32/35

Helen said: 'Pampers new baby nappies were very soft, absorbent and great for breastfed babies like Sebastian. As he's breastfed he has runny poos and I did notice a very slight leakage around his leg and at the top of his back once during the trial, but he didn't get a sore bottom like he did with another brand.

'Sebastian slept between feeds because the nappies were so absorbent (for both wee and poo) and he wasn't uncomfortable - even a heavily-soaked nappy didn't feel wet! And the wetness indicator was great for easily checking if he needed changing while he was sleeping as I could see it through his vest, meaning I didn't need to disturb him unless necessary.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'The nappies fitted my boy perfectly and were really soft, almost like cotton wool compared to other nappies I've tried, which seemed a bit plasticky and I felt happy they were comfortable enough for Sebastian's delicate new skin. On the negative side the nappies are more expensive than other ones.'

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Huggies newborn nappies

Huggies says its newborn nappies, made with organic cotton, deliver unbeatable softness and protection. goodtoknow mum Jolene Lynch joined our testing panel to try out Huggies newborn nappies on her 7-week-old son, Huxley, and scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 4/5

Skin care: 4/5

Day time use: 4/5

Night-time use: 4/5

Absorbency of wee: 5/5

Containing poo: 4/5

Value for money: 2/5 lowest score!

Overall newborn nappy score: 27/35

Jolene said: 'Huggies newborn nappies were soft and comfortable, even when full of wee after a few hours. The real test was the early-morning-explosive-poo test and they managed to contain this without any coming out of the top or sides, which has happened with other nappies.

'Huxley, like many babies, has chubby legs, but the nappies fitted nicely around his thighs without leaving any marks. Most nappies have a character on the front of the nappy so when mum is very tired, it's easy to figure out which way round to put the nappy on, but Huggies have put their character on the back, resulting in me trying to put the nappy on back to front several times!

'Huggies newborn nappies are soft, very flexible and not too plasticky and I liked the fact they were probably a bit better for the environment as they use organic cotton.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'You are paying a premium price for a premium nappy and there are many cheaper nappies that do almost as good a job, so I think I would use Huggies for nighttime and a cheaper nappy for the day, like Tesco baby newborn nappies.'

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Boots newborn nappies

Boots says its newborn nappies offer gentle protection and are super soft and stretchy for a secure and comfortable fit. goodtoknow mum Julie McPherson joined our testing panel to try out Boots newborn nappies on her 6-week-old son, Daniel, and scored the nappies out of 5 for...

Comfort: 2/5

Skin care: 2.5/5

Day time use: 3/5

Night-time use: 3/5

Absorbency of wee: 3/5

Containing poo: 3/5

Value for money: 3/5

Overall newborn nappy score: 19.5/35 lowest score!

Julie said: 'Boots newborn nappies were OK but seemed small in comparison to my usual brand. They didn't stretch very well around Daniel's legs, even though he was well within the nappies' size bracket. Although the nappies didn't leak, Daniel had very mild nappy rash during the trial, probably because they weren't absorbent enough and at least 1 nappy change was required during the night.'

Would you use this nappy again? 'I was concerned about the nappy rash and whether Daniel was comfortable enough wearing the nappies due to their small size, but I would try them in the next size up to see if the fit improves, if I couldn't buy my usual brand.'

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Which is the best newborn nappy score?

Pampers new baby nappies got the highest 'best newborn nappy' overall score of 32/35, when marked on their comfort, absorbency and skin care for day time and night-time use.

Although Pampers new baby nappies are the priciest newborn nappies in our best nappies reviews, they scored a 'good enough' 3/5 for value, by goodtoknow mum and tester, Helen Booth, who said: 'They're more expensive than other nappies but fitted my boy, Sebastian, perfectly and were really soft on his delicate skin.' Helen also gave them a 'brilliant' 5/5 for comfort and skin care.

goodtoknow says: 'Newborns have such sensitive, delicate skin and go through non-stop nappy changes so mums need a convenient, soft and absorbent nappy that fits comfortably to help contain those explosive baby poos and avoid a sore bottom. Pampers newborn nappies seem to tick all of these boxes, but if you want to save money on the hundreds of nappies you'll have to buy, you might like to use Pampers new baby nappies at night and a cheaper supermarket nappy like Tesco baby newborn nappies during the day.'

Which newborn nappy was best for you?

We'd love to hear what you thought of any nappies you've tried, so please leave your own review in the comments section below and rate each nappy by clicking on the stars above.

Where to next?

• Best nappies: More nappy reviews
• Things you should never say to a new mum
• 50 secrets every new mum should know
• Baby sleep advice