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Noon: Caught poop, pee, and more poop that comes out like a fire hose. Signals by being fussy and not latching when naked. Also, panting (breathing heavily) as a signal.
They also provide a little more complete coverage of baby’s bum if your baby is walking and you’re concerned about modesty. You’ll still probably see little cheeks peeking out, but there is more coverage 😉 Observation is the best way to begin elimination communication. Set aside an hour or so and do nappy-free time with no distractions (aka don’t have your phone!). Use towels or blankets, have a potty nearby if you like, and write down any signals you notice and the times your baby eliminates. This is obviously a lot easier when they can’t move. I started in earnest when he was 8 weeks old, focussed on observing his bowel and bladder movements for a whole weekend without going anywhere to get an idea of how his body was working. Popolini makes beautiful practical clothing for Elimination Communication in the form of split pants. Night gowns for nappy night changes make those early days and middle of the night nappy changes far easier. All made in beautiful fabrics. How to wash Popolini make a range of waterproof wraps in various styles for use over their nappies or others. Wool WrapsThen from what I learned and tips in the books, for a fortnight I pottied him on waking from sleep/naps, during feeds and when he was very clearly pooping. Finley aged 2 months enjoying a chat with daddy on the potty Workhorse fitted diapers are fitting better now with a Snappi fastener. Even Loveybums cover is fitting better over the workhorses now that her thighs are getting a bit chubby.
The Top Hat Potty is the well known traditional baby potty used in Asia but now made available to the UK via The Nappy Lady.™ A Top Hat Potty is effectively a super small potty and is the best potty for EC for use from newborn. It is a great option and will give you the best experience as your elimination communication journey starts off. The Top Hat W-Free potty is narrower and smaller than our Top Hat Easy Peasy Potty. This makes the W-Free better for younger or smaller children. How do I use it? A signal is a natural bodily response that happens involuntarily before your baby eliminates. There are some signals that are really obvious - the classic poo face once you’ve started weaning (and got past the horrible weaning poo phase), or the pee dance a child does when they’re trying to hold on. You are probably familiar with that one yourself!
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Poop and pee catch at the park (first time taking her out of the house). Offered potty at night when she was grunting and caught a poop. Disposable nappies have only been around since the 1950s but they weren’t popular until the 80s when Pampers implemented some heavy marketing and paid a doctor to advertise the “seven signs of readiness” on TV. Before that, it was cotton terries and a safety pin with children reaching toilet independence much earlier. So many parents have told me that the correct mini potty has thrown them directly from resistance to full potty independence! I’m hoping to understand his pee cues more and more, and that as he gets older he will point to the potty and then crawl to it himself. It would be great if he was pretty much potty trained by walking. It will make it so much easier for other members of my family (especially the older ones) to look after him for the day.
My LO is 6 weeks and we’ve been practicing EC for a few weeks. The top hat potty makes night time EC so much easier! My LO and I love it. I also plan to use it for on the go pottying once we’re out and about more. ” One of the best travel potties for elimination communication is the Kalencome 2-in-1 Potette Plus. It can be used either as a stand-alone potty or as a toilet seat reducer. When it is used in the potty configuration, it can be used with disposable liner bags or a collapsible reusable liner. The potty configuration is useful for using at a park or beach, when there is no bathroom nearby.
If your child doesn’t do anything on the potty, that’s okay. It may be that they’ve already been in their nappy. It isn’t about avoiding all “misses” but trying to be respectful by giving opportunities. If you’re consistent, it will become a normal part of your routine. I had never heard of potty training from birth and during my pregnancy I was really curious as to how people coped without nappies in other cultures and in ours in the olden days. In response to a 'signal' from your child - some sort of action that you've noticed is associated with the discomfort of a full bladder or moving bowel. The 'poo face'. A sudden stillness. A grunting noise. A newborn wiggle. You can totally just use the sink or toilet. You can put a low stool in front of the toilet if you want. You can use any mixing bowl or basin-like container. Yep, I’ll admit I find diapers useful with a diaper free baby 😉 I like the way Andrea Olson explains things in her EC Simplified guide –“diaper free” means you’re free from the dependence on diapers… not that you never use diapers 😉
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