Potty training guru, entrepreneur, mum of three and finalist in the Progressive Preschool Awards 2020, Amanda Jenner, founder of My Carry Potty, has revealed that almost eight out of ten parents find the thought of potty training daunting.
The findings came as the result of a nationwide survey conducted by Amanda’s Potty Training Academy, where 77% of those surveyed admitted they found it daunting, 73% said there was not enough help and advice on the subject and a further 63% are currently struggling to train their little one.
With kids back at school and a concerning number of parents sending their children to reception in nappies, Amanda is determined to help children, their parents and teachers by encouraging schools to introduce a toilet training programme. She believes that by making a few simple changes, children will benefit in the bathroom as well as feel more confident and happy about attending school.
“The increasing numbers of children going to school not fully potty trained really concerns me,” revealed Amanda, who has revolutionised the industry and helped millions of parents to toilet train their children. “The lack of help and support during this tricky milestone is clearly not there and so many parents and children are having difficulties in their first year of school due to this.”
She continued: “It is my mission to make this change. This is something we all have to do in life and starting school is a daunting enough time for children without having to worrying about wearing nappies, having an accident or the fear of having to ask to go to the toilet as well.”
