A young girl had to be freed by firefighters after she got her head trapped in a toilet seat during a potty training session.
Mum Kay Stewart, 37, had spent the evening attempting to potty train her daughter Harper when she heard cries of "Mammy, I'm stuck" coming from their bathroom in Wallsend, North Tyneside.
Ms Stewart rushed to her two-year-old's aid and found Harper with the toilet seat stuck around her neck after trying to wear it.
Ms Stewart's 16-year-old daughter Shannon called Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) for help after her mother tried everything to free the toddler from her potty predicament.
Ms Stewart said: "I was so relieved when the firefighters turned up, I'd been trying everything to get it off.
"They turned up blue lights and everything and the kids loved it, they were so calming and kept the other kids busy whilst helping Harper."
A Green Watch fire crew dispatched from Wallsend Community Fire Station arrived in minutes and used small tools to remove the potty from the toddler's head.
Mrs Stewart said it was "brilliant" to see how quickly the crew were able to free Harper and added she was "grateful" for their help.
She said: "Harper gave the firefighter a big hug once he was done.
"They even put their lights on and gave them a big wave before heading off.
"I was so grateful for their help that evening."
Station manager Trevor Sturrock said he was "so glad" that his crew were able to assist the family and wished Harper well with her future potty training.
He said: "She had to be very still (which) can be really frightening for such a little person.
"Harper 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."
