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XP: Visiting with an elimination communication question...

MsCat19MsCat19 member
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I thought this board might be a good place to ask for recommendations on elimination communication books... The thought of this amazes me since both myself and my 8 year old DD both have sensitive skin and I feel as if this might be a fantastic thing for our baby on the way.  Thanks in advance for any help!
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Re: XP: Visiting with an elimination communication question...

  • x0stephaniex0stephanie member
    I have a couple books on order but right now I'm just winging it with great results. I suggest going diaper free for an afternoon to get a feel for their patterns. Pee is just water and excess minerals anyway so its easy to wipe up. Offer the potty after naps and after feedings to start. I even got quite a few catches on our first day. I didn't start until 5 months. You have an approx 6 mo window of opportunity to start before they get too used to peeing diapers but some people start later than that
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  • MsCat19MsCat19 member
    I'm still pregnant with a while to go, so if you get through the books try to keep me in mind to recommend one!  I find the whole concept so interesting and I want to read up on it to make sure it's the right thing for me.  Thanks!
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  • lovekissedmamalovekissedmama
    I have a copy of The Diaper-Free Baby by Christine GrosS-Loh. Easy and quick read. I LOVE this philosophy. I began before my daughter could crawl but sit up unassisted (6-7 months?) and we have had mostly encouraging phases. During the transitional periods like learning to crawl or walk she has let me know that diapers are her preference. It amazes everyone in my family that she has control over her bladder!
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  • pixieprincsspixieprincss member
    Diaper-Free Baby was the favorite of the ones I read.

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  • MsCat19MsCat19 member
    Just added it to my amazon wish list... thanks!
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  • x0stephaniex0stephanie member

    these are the ones I ordered if you're looking for  titles, they are from the library (read: free ;) so I got a few

     The diaper-free baby : the natural toilet training alternative / Christine Gross-Loh

     Infant potty training : a gentle and primeval method adapted to modern living / Laurie Boucke.

     Diaper-free before 3 : the healthier way to toilet train and help your child out of diapers sooner / Jill M. Lekovic.

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  • MsCat19MsCat19 member

    Thank you!  I add things to my wish list on amazon so I remember to go back to them later... I'm all about the library - I got my house a half mile from the nearest one for a reason...

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  • x0stephaniex0stephanie member

    I'm finding infant potty training to be really good and in-depth.  

    Diaper free before 3 is pretty useless, it recommends putting your baby on the potty before bathtime once a day starting at 6-9 months, and stupid things like no bottles (I assume breastfeeding as well although they didn't say this) before bed to reduce nighttime peeing, and relying on timing.. I didn't bother finishing it.  

    The other book never came in but I've heard good reviews 

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