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A place for practitioners of and those interested in EC. Elimination communication (EC) is the art of using timing, signals, cues, and intuition to address an infant's need to eliminate waste into an appropriate place (e.g. toilet) rather than a diaper. Practiced full-time, part-time, or occasionally with babies who are younger than standard “potty training age”.
A in Potty training
I was only doing easy catches till now but I worked out the natural timing. Thing is my LO can take ages to relax and release on potty. If I'm at a friend's house I wouldn't want to spend forever with him in the bathroom so is it still worth it to offer it but put him back in a pullup after five minutes? So that he...
H in Potty training
I want to start EC/ potty training when it starts getting warm and my LO will be around 18 months. I’ve been told Oh Crap! Potty Training is a good book but not sure how good it is for younger toddlers.
Incognito in Potty training
I’m posting here (even though I’m not EC) because I am getting a lot of “your 18 month old is too young! Put her back in diapers” advice from people on this - would be grateful for your thoughts Hi there! I need your best tips on how to get my toddler to be able to release her pee! We did the oh crap method and S...
E in Potty training
Hello all, my little girl is 8 months and I’ve finally keyed into her routine and now feel the time is now to start EC. Yesterday we had 4 wees on the potty, and a little bit of poo. This morning, I put her straight on as soon as she woke up, and I’ve a lovely poo from her. Obviously wee signs are easy to miss; d...
A in Potty training
Hi ladies I'm following the ERIC website of potty learning and potty practice and have put LO on potty after meals since 12 mo and after naps since 13mo. He doesn't seem to wee in the morning wake up so seems like a waste of time. I know this isn't really EC but maybe you still have some tips! I have successfully ca...
