Author: Charndra Josling
Comparing Elimination Communication With Baby Swimming Lessons Will Help You Tell Them Apart Easily...
In a nutshell, Infant Potty Training is a cooperative process involving managing baby's hygiene usually in combination with cloth diapers. Diapers are used casually as needed with this approach, often part-time. Training pants and diaper-free time and specialized EC pants are also used.
Toilet training a toddler is a goal oriented activity involving weaning from diapers quickly after a child has worn diapers full-time for two or three years. In this article I'll use the analogy of baby swimming lessons to help you have an "Aha!" moment regarding the core difference between the two approaches.
Let's Compare Baby Swimming Lessons With Infant Potty Training:
When I took my baby to infant swimming classes, I didn't expect him to be able to swim. Yet, he could splash about, hold his breath underwater for a few moments quite instinctively and really enjoyed the special time with me or his Dad in the water. With baby swimming lessons, the experience is about supporting your baby, helping them to be familiar with and comfortable in the water. We don't expect them to be able to swim, yet we share delight in their tiny flashes of confidence.
It's the same with Infant Potty Training when practicing elimination communication - we don't expect our baby to be continent, to be able to use the potty independently, but with our help they can. Just as our baby can 'swim', our baby can use the potty and have a fun time interacting with us. With our help they have all these lovely moments to learn that the potty is a normal part of life, a fun object that means lots of eye contact, singing, clapping and smiling with their beloved parents! In between these 'potty breaks' they wear a diaper or training pants (EC Pants). You can see all the varieties now available at http://www.parttimeec.com
Plus, with baby pottying your baby has the chance to communicate pre-verbally, to indicate their need to use the potty now and then from their earliest abilities. Even as a three month old, my son would lean over to his potty and let me know he needed to go. Not all the time, but this wonderful communication is all I really 'expected' - and I could see his thrill that he had made his needs known to me, even then! It's an opportunity for developing communication that wouldn't have been possible if wearing diapers full-time.
The question I ask you now is: "Have your eyes just widened in realization that you now 'get it', and can see that infant pottying is something you and your baby would enjoy practicing together?"
Discover the simplest ways to get started on your baby pottying adventure. It really is a doorway into another realm of communication and understanding of your baby. Infant Potty Training is fun, rewarding, and need not be messy - any more than changing a diaper is inevitably messy! With baby pottying, you'll skip some of those messy diaper changes.
About the Author
Pop over to Charndra's website on part time Baby Pottying, http://www.PartTimeEC.com - you can join to receive a free e-course introducing you to the Secrets of EC Confidence. Over 40 Potty Songs, plenty of tips, resources and helpful ideas to make your journey easing into EC very smooth indeed.
Showing posts with label Potty Training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Potty Training. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Potty Train Your Baby From Age 3 Weeks
Author: Sittiwat
A new mom will quickly learn when baby is telling her that he is tired or hungry. Baby will also tell you when he is about to soil his diaper - or 'eliminate' in the jargon. The signs are usually a grunting and moving into a certain position. Our son used to get this far away look on his face and he would be very noisy so that everyone around him knew what was on the way!
Many moms in America are now practicing 'elimination communication' whereby they watch baby for signs that he is ready to 'eliminate' and then dangle him over the toilet or a potty. The technique does require virtually constant observation of the baby but apparently baby soon learns the procedure and knows that if he grunts hard enough it saves him having to sit around with a diaper full of you-know-what!
The savings achieved through having to buy far fewer diapers are considerable, and of course you would be doing your bit to help the environment.
Potty training at the 'tra
ditional' age of around 2-3 can be a real battle and a scary time for a kid. My daughter stubbornly refused to use either a potty or the toilet for weeks and finally succumbed only when we bribed her with the promise of a new dolly! Starting much earlier would spare you both but the technique does require constant attention and, for this reason, some experts 'pooh-pooh' the idea (sorry!) of starting potty training so early. Heather Welford of the National Childbirth Trust believes most parents will be too busy to watch baby all day and says 'I think it will always be something practiced by a minority of parents doing it for ideological reasons such as being closer to the baby or to help save the environment'. Two good reasons I would have thought.
About The Author: Katy and Tony Luck run a website with advice and articles about having babies and baby care.
Article Source: http://www.BestToRead.com/
A new mom will quickly learn when baby is telling her that he is tired or hungry. Baby will also tell you when he is about to soil his diaper - or 'eliminate' in the jargon. The signs are usually a grunting and moving into a certain position. Our son used to get this far away look on his face and he would be very noisy so that everyone around him knew what was on the way!
Many moms in America are now practicing 'elimination communication' whereby they watch baby for signs that he is ready to 'eliminate' and then dangle him over the toilet or a potty. The technique does require virtually constant observation of the baby but apparently baby soon learns the procedure and knows that if he grunts hard enough it saves him having to sit around with a diaper full of you-know-what!
The savings achieved through having to buy far fewer diapers are considerable, and of course you would be doing your bit to help the environment.
Potty training at the 'tra
ditional' age of around 2-3 can be a real battle and a scary time for a kid. My daughter stubbornly refused to use either a potty or the toilet for weeks and finally succumbed only when we bribed her with the promise of a new dolly! Starting much earlier would spare you both but the technique does require constant attention and, for this reason, some experts 'pooh-pooh' the idea (sorry!) of starting potty training so early. Heather Welford of the National Childbirth Trust believes most parents will be too busy to watch baby all day and says 'I think it will always be something practiced by a minority of parents doing it for ideological reasons such as being closer to the baby or to help save the environment'. Two good reasons I would have thought.
About The Author: Katy and Tony Luck run a website with advice and articles about having babies and baby care.
Article Source: http://www.BestToRead.com/
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Signs That Your Child is Ready to be Potty Trained
Author: Zoe Beerstow
Potty training
your child can be a major parenting challenge. One common
misconception about toilet training is that age is the only
significant determinant. Some parents fall into the trap of
toilet training their child even when he or she is not yet
emotionally and mentally prepared.
Unfortunately, potty training turns into a long drawn-out task
in which parents become more frustrated while the kid becomes
more resistant to the whole process.
Because it cannot be emphasized enough that potty training
takes a lot of careful preparation, there are some important
factors you should take into account in order to make the entire
training process successful.
Here is a very simple checklist for you to use in order
to determine if your child is ready for potty
training.
1. Your child is uncomfortable with dirty diapers. Your
child is ready to be potty trained when he / she is
psychologically ready. One clear example of this is when your
child is already aware that his diapers are soiled or dirty.
2. Your child is physically ready. Your child needs less
supervision from you when walking or sitting down. It will be
difficult for you if you start training your child if his
balance and motor coordination skills are not yet fully
developed.
3. Your child’s bowel movements are moist and regular.
One important aspect of potty readiness is observing your
child’s physiological functions. Newborn babies’ bowel movements
are erratic – some as frequent as every time you feed them,
while some are less frequent – 4 to 5 times a day. But when you
start feeding him/her solid food, bowel movements become more
regular.
In addition, his stools are more moist and well-formed – not
loose or watery. Another important consideration is if he can
control his bladder longer during the day.
4. Your child gets more curious about your bathroom
habits. Curiosity and children are two words that go
naturally together. When your child expresses greatest interest
in your bathroom habits such as observing you while you’re
brushing your teeth, consider this as a sign that your child is
psychologically ready to be trained.
5. Your child can understand simple commands and can express
his thoughts. Toilet training involves a lot of interaction
with your child. If he can follow simple commands from you such
as: “Please hand me the toy.”, you’ll find it easier to explain
the whole potty process. In addition, if your child can easily
express when he’s about to go, it’s one major sign that he is
ready.
6. Your child shows some signs of independence. Some
studies reveal that potty training is one way of instilling the
value of independence in your child. One way to know if your
child has already showed some signs of independence is to
observe if he puts his toys in their proper place.
Although this list provides you a snapshot overview of what
signs to look out for, the key to successful potty training is
still your dedication to training your child.
You’ll hit some snags every now and then but remember, it’s all
part of the process. More importantly, it’s imperative to assess
if you yourself are ready, because potty training always
involves two parties – your child and you.
About the author:
Zoe Beerstow is the blog editor of GetPottyTrained.com - a
comprehensive resource guide for the different how-tos on potty training.
Potty training
your child can be a major parenting challenge. One common
misconception about toilet training is that age is the only
significant determinant. Some parents fall into the trap of
toilet training their child even when he or she is not yet
emotionally and mentally prepared.
Unfortunately, potty training turns into a long drawn-out task
in which parents become more frustrated while the kid becomes
more resistant to the whole process.
Because it cannot be emphasized enough that potty training
takes a lot of careful preparation, there are some important
factors you should take into account in order to make the entire
training process successful.
Here is a very simple checklist for you to use in order
to determine if your child is ready for potty
training.
1. Your child is uncomfortable with dirty diapers. Your
child is ready to be potty trained when he / she is
psychologically ready. One clear example of this is when your
child is already aware that his diapers are soiled or dirty.
2. Your child is physically ready. Your child needs less
supervision from you when walking or sitting down. It will be
difficult for you if you start training your child if his
balance and motor coordination skills are not yet fully
developed.
3. Your child’s bowel movements are moist and regular.
One important aspect of potty readiness is observing your
child’s physiological functions. Newborn babies’ bowel movements
are erratic – some as frequent as every time you feed them,
while some are less frequent – 4 to 5 times a day. But when you
start feeding him/her solid food, bowel movements become more
regular.
In addition, his stools are more moist and well-formed – not
loose or watery. Another important consideration is if he can
control his bladder longer during the day.
4. Your child gets more curious about your bathroom
habits. Curiosity and children are two words that go
naturally together. When your child expresses greatest interest
in your bathroom habits such as observing you while you’re
brushing your teeth, consider this as a sign that your child is
psychologically ready to be trained.
5. Your child can understand simple commands and can express
his thoughts. Toilet training involves a lot of interaction
with your child. If he can follow simple commands from you such
as: “Please hand me the toy.”, you’ll find it easier to explain
the whole potty process. In addition, if your child can easily
express when he’s about to go, it’s one major sign that he is
ready.
6. Your child shows some signs of independence. Some
studies reveal that potty training is one way of instilling the
value of independence in your child. One way to know if your
child has already showed some signs of independence is to
observe if he puts his toys in their proper place.
Although this list provides you a snapshot overview of what
signs to look out for, the key to successful potty training is
still your dedication to training your child.
You’ll hit some snags every now and then but remember, it’s all
part of the process. More importantly, it’s imperative to assess
if you yourself are ready, because potty training always
involves two parties – your child and you.
About the author:
Zoe Beerstow is the blog editor of GetPottyTrained.com - a
comprehensive resource guide for the different how-tos on potty training.
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