Elimination Communication

Elimination Communication sees little babies go without nappies. We met with Maggie Howell a mum who practices EC.

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Howto & Style

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• parenting
• baby
• green
• environment
• disposable
• nappies

[MissAMetcalf]

I understand why people would choose not to EC but i think your comment is nonsense. I believe that between 50% and 66% of the world's babies are currently raised without nappies. Nappies are a simply a 'western convenience'. We EC our 5 month old and it is surprisingly easy, it has just become another of the many things we help our child with. I would hate to poo in my pants so why expect my baby to do so?

[Soul888888]

EC is just a gentle way of meeting your baby's need to "go" -- not so different from facilitating her needs to eat, bathe or be clothed. Yes, it does require a little more of your time and attention, especially at first, but once you get going, it's surprisingly easy. And rewarding! To those who dismiss it outright, I ask: Why should I treat my baby as any less capable than a puppy, who understands where to "go" in a matter of weeks??

[Essie77]

I have two children, one EC'd from 2 months old and the other until 12 months when I had to have surgery and treatment for cancer and was unable to continue. My oldest was out of diapers by 20 months old. My youngest is now 2 and still in diapers and it is a challenge to get him to use the toilet. So having done both, I must say...EC all the way, baby!

[Inkandtofu]

This is so cool... we just tried this by chance today. My 9 mo old daughter was without a diaper because it was so hot out and she tooted and I put her on the potty and she peed and poop! So exciting!

[LindsayMichelle87]

@caritopastrana because i called him spoiled rotten? I bet you'd agree if you were to watch him. what does thinking that one child is difficult because of how he was raised, have to do with my ability to look after children, my dear? I've looked after autistic children, children with downsydrome, and epileptic children, but the only one i've had any problem at all with was him.

[caritopastrana]

@LindsayMichelle87 By the way you talk about this child you shouldnt be baby sitting my dear!

[caritopastrana]

@kcvinton I'm not an expert.. actually I'm a first time mommy and i just started doing this about a week ago with my 4 month old baby girl and is working amazingly...the trick is to pay attention to your baby and to hold him/her while she/he is on the potty :) also is good to make a quit environment and congratulate at the very end (some times i get so excited because we did it that she stops and then finish on her diaper ^^ and most importantly make it fun and dont make a big deal of accidents

[saksirikridakara]

EC works amazingly if you're dedicated to being present with your child. We are having remarkable results using the EC guides at ECSimplified. There is a full ebook with Audio companion and we are having success already, but we we're also committed to practicing Elimination Communication. The writing, pictures, and diagrams along with some bonus items. It's the most accessible resource we have found and it's endorsed by DiaperFreeBaby. sincerely, Proud Poppa

[LindsayMichelle87]

attatchment parenting is terrible. i babysit for a little boy whos mother is into it and he is the most spoiled rotten child, and i've heard that most attatchment parented children are the same. Please don't damage your kids. think about the other people in their lives that have to deal with it.

[samuelsmum100]

wow !!!! my son is almost three and has only just mastered using the toilet and loves it but i so wish i had known about this when he was born great info in this vid it makes perfect sense

[BaileyFlys]

@EmJ22287 i think the point is more towards the fact that humans are mammals, like dogs... naturaly, animals dont want to mess their space... i dont do this with my daughter but it makes complete sense... as does the comment about the puppy....