I recommend it 10000000000%! – Meagan Cotterell His face when we help him go is so relaxed and happy, it’s really another bonding method for parents and babies. He used to be colicky around the same time every night, but once we started EC and realized that was when he had to go number 2 and was getting frustrated and began catching it, then his colicky period totally disappeared. We still have misses, but for the most part we are starting to learn his cues. We’ve only been doing it a week and we’ve already had so much success. We are doing baby elimination communication for the first time with my newborn and I LOVE it.It can be isolating when you don’t know anyone in real life that EC’s.More time and dedication necessary (at least initially).If you choose to use diapers, using cloth can help baby stay aware of when he has eliminated because cloth doesn’t wick wetness away like disposables. On the other hand many parents choose to use diapers as backup or to EC part time (while baby is at home for example) and use diapers when traveling or at daycare.
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Are you planning on full time baby elimination communication including at night? If yes, then you may not need diapers.
Some parents choose to use the toilet, sink, a Tupperware container, or other small container. Here are a few nice potty options that are specially sized for babies who start early. The only thing you really need is a place for baby to eliminate.
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Get free updates based on your toddler’s birth date! – Free Updates on Toddler Sign me up! Many babies won’t eliminate when held close, therefore will be quiet and alert when they don’t need to eliminate and will become fussy and show signs that they want to be taken out of the sling when they need to go. Babywearing can be a great tool for learning baby’s potty rhythms. When baby shows signs of needing to eliminate, bring her to the potty (or whatever receptacle you choose).Ĭarry baby in a sling or other carrier. Many parents choose to have an elimination communication potty such as this one in each room so there is always one close. (Interested in baby sign language? Scroll to the bottom of this page for a cheat sheet of the top 20 baby signs) For some babies, just the act of sitting on the potty can be a cue. Baby will start to associate those sound with “letting go.” You can also use the baby sign language sign for bathroom. When you observe baby eliminating, consider introducing a cue sound like a “pss” sound for pee and a “hmm” sound for poo. This is a great way to help baby recognize his own cues as well. Pay attention to your baby’s natural potty times. Keep in mind that many babies need to eliminate shortly after a feed and upon waking. Give baby diaper-free time on a waterproof mat so that you can begin to learn her cues. Whichever path works best for your family, getting started is simple.īegin with observation. Some families EC full time (including through the night), while others choose to do baby elimination communication part time. Many parents begin EC’ing from birth and are glad they did, but many of those who start later have success as well. Here is a fabulous resource you can check out! I would highly, highly encourage you to get support as you will definitely be going against the grain. There are many ways to practice baby elimination communication. How to get started with EC Elimination Communication Many babies become fussy, pop off the breast, wake, or have trouble falling asleep when they need to eliminate (or just have eliminated, and don’t like being wet). When she cries for help to potty and is responded to respectfully, she begins to understand that what she communicates has value and, therefore, she has value.Įxplains unexplainable behavior. When you EC, even part time, you’ll inevitably use fewer diapers, which is great for the environment as well as your wallet.īaby gains self esteem. Diapers are bulky, so it goes without saying that being diaper free would be more comfortable for most infants. Baby doesn’t sit in his waste, which means less chance for diaper rash too! It encourages a deep connection between you and your baby. Newborn elimination communication is a great way to build communication and trust between child and parent. What other natural mamas have to say about baby Elimination Communication What do I need in order to practice the baby Elimination Communication method?
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