Things went a little potty over at Harper's house
A toddler had to be cut free by firefighters after getting her head stuck in a toilet training seat.
Two-year-old Harper Stewart was being potty trained when she put her head through the narrow hole and got the seat wedged around her neck.
Her mum, Kay, tried to get it off, even using washing-up liquid, and her eldest daughter, Shannon, 16, even gave it a go, but the seat... it was stuck.
Eventually, Kay, 37, had to call in the professionals, with firefighters attending her home in Wallsend, North Tyneside.
Crews from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) cut the seat off Harper’s head before posting pictures of the “potty” rescue on Facebook.
Kay said: “I was potty training Harper and had turned away for a second when I heard cries of ‘Mammy I’m stuck!’ coming from the bathroom.
“I rushed in and found Harper standing in the bathroom with the potty seat around her neck.
“I called Shannon for help and we both tried to get it off but nothing was working."
Kay said her daughter was "really upset", but that all changed when fire fighters came to her rescue.
“They turned up with their blue lights going and the kids loved it, the firefighters were so calming and kept the other kids busy whilst helping Harper.
“It was brilliant to see how quick they helped us get it off and Harper gave the firefighter a big hug to say thank you. “They even put their lights on and gave them a big wave before heading off.
“I was so grateful for their help that evening.” Wallsend Community Fire Station’s Green Watch were called to rescue “super star” Harper last week.
Station manager Trevor Sturrock said: “Green Watch were with Kay and her family in just a matter of minutes, and used small tools to remove the toilet seat from Harper’s head.
“Something that she had to be very still for and can be really frightening for such a little person.
“Harper was a super star and was very brave which helped the firefighters complete the rescue. “I want to thank the crew for their professionalism at this incident, sometimes when you turn up people are really panicked and it’s about remaining calm and calming others.
“I’m so glad the crew were able to support and assist Kay and her family and we hope Harper doesn’t find herself stuck again and wish her well with the potty training. “No two days are the same in this job and we really do have to be prepared for anything.”
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