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According to those who use the technique, Elimination Communication is the practice of being responsive to a child’s need to eliminate wastes, and giving him the means to express this need clearly to his caregiver, regardless of [...]
One of the great benefits of natural parenting is the reduced cost. Although it was not my intention to become a hippy parent, I became fairly crunchy as I discovered many attachment parenting methods in an effort save money and streamline my life.
As a single mother with very limited resources I was looking for ways [...]
Those that practice Elimination Communication to potty train babies from birth can either forgo diapers altogether or simply cut back dramatically on their use. Practitioners of EC are able to avoid cloth and disposable diapers altogether, form a closer bond with their infants by learning to communicate from birth, the babies never have to sit [...]
Elimination Communication is a growing practice among the natural parenting community in which parents minimize or eliminate the need for diapers by “catching” their baby’s elimination either through timing, cues or non-verbal communication.
Can newborn babies do EC?
One of the primary arguments against EC, is the claim from “professionals” that state that babies have no sphincter [...]
by Sheryl Lyon
When you first heard about diaper free babies, what was your reaction? Surprise? Disbelief? Jealousy? Annoyed that this was the first time you were hearing about it? Maybe this is the first time you have heard of a diaper free baby. If so, trust me, it is [...]
by Carrie Lauth
No, not that kind of potty talk. That’s another topic altogether! I’m talking about Elimination Communication (EC), a new word given to an ancient practice: raising baby without diapers. E.C. is also referred to as Natural Infant Hygiene.
When I first heard about Elimination Communication, my second child was about 8 months old. The [...]
