![]() ![]() ![]() Diaper-free observation is best done with your baby naked bottomed. A couple hours at a time may be enough for a young baby, who pees frequently. If you are starting EC with a toddler, you may want to start with 1-2 days of diaper-free observation time, since toddlers eliminate less frequently.ĭuring this observation time, your full attention should be focused on your baby. The best way to figure out your baby's signals is to do 2-4 hours of diaper-free observation time. Each baby has different signals, and an individual baby's signals change with developmental phases. Elimination Communication Signals & Diaper-Free Observation TimeĮlimination communication signals are body language or sounds a baby makes when she or he needs to eliminate. It's up to you whether you would like to practice EC full time and offer the potty every time your baby may need to eliminate, or practice EC part time and only offer during a certain part of the day. So how do we know when they need to go? We can offer pottytunities based upon a combination of: (1) Baby's signals (2) Baby's natural timing (3) Transitions and (4) Intuition. This means that most little ones practicing EC are too young to say, "Mama, I need to go pee!". When does my baby need to potty?īabies can start practicing elimination communication anywhere from birth through 18-months-old (for toddlers 18-months or older, non-coercive potty training is more appropriate). Let's take a look at how to figure out when to offer the potty. Many people who hear about EC think it is an interesting idea, but they are stumped because they have no idea when their baby needs to pee. In order to get started with the elimination communication method, there are two main aspects to figure out: (1) When does my baby need to potty? and (2) How can I offer a pottytunity? Rather than relying solely on diapers, the baby is also given opportunities to use the potty or toilet. These opportunities to eliminate outside of a diaper are referred to as "pottytunities". EC is a gentle method of responding to a baby's elimination needs. You're in the right spot! We are going to break down the basics of how to start elimination communication (EC). How to Start Elimination Communication Part 1: When to potty.Īre you wondering how to start elimination communication? Did you hear something about raising babies without diapers and wonder how to apply the concept in a Western culture? Are you searching for an alternative to relying completely on diapers?
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