What is elimination comunication?

Question

Can some on explain it please?

Answer 1

This is from Wikipedia:
Elimination communication (EC) is a form of nurturing in which a caregiver uses timing, signals, cues, and intuition to help an infant address his or her elimination needs, partially or completely avoiding the use of diapers (nappies). EC is also known as Natural Infant Hygiene, Elimination Timing, and Infant Potty Training. Inspired by traditional practices of diaperless baby care in less industrialized countries and nature-based cultures, EC bears little resemblance to conventional Western methods of early toilet training. EC can begin at birth and is usually started before six months of age. If started after this time, babies are more likely to be "diaper trained" and less aware of and able to communicate their elimination needs. The term "late starter" refers to a baby who starts EC after this time.

It is basically a diaper-free way of potty training. I call it parent training--there is no way an infant can be potty trained.

Here is a site about it all.....
http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/5-diap/42-natural-infant-hygiene.htm

Answer 2

Elimination Communication is typically done with children under the age of six months. Basically this is letting them use the potty by communication (hissing noises) and acknowledging signs in your child.

I have not used this method (my son was too old when I found out about it) but know a few friends who have. They liked it but it does take time, patience, and a lot of attention. Best of luck!

Answer 3

Hi.

Answer 4

There are btwo kinds.
One is your body telling you to go to the little room.
The other is the newspaper you take with you.

Answer 5

CC,
We are talking POTTY TRAINING. Thats what the term means.
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