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Baroness Freeman of Steventon (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 January 2026

Debate

Toilet-training: Support for Parents

Contribution

I thank the Minister for that Answer. I am delighted to talk about this important subject first thing in the new year. It is not just for the health of children that it is best to potty-train early; we send about 3.6 billion single-use nappies to landfill or incineration every year in England alone. Earlier potty-training therefore saves parents and councils money, and saves environmental costs, yet over half of all parents are unsure of the right time to toilet-train. Now that the official advice is clear, would the Minister consider making a clear statement of that advice mandatory on nappy products sold in the UK?

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