This post was original written for “The Survival Guide for Rookie Moms” last May. I stumbled upon Elimination Communication (EC) when I was pregnant. The minute I realised that there was an alternative to years of changing diapers I was sold. Ironically EC is considered to be a controversial stance in infant hygiene although it… Continue Reading
Taking EC to the next level!
We’ve had a great Elimination Communication journey so far. We’ve had some impressive times when it’s backfired too! I have decided this week to take things to the next level. Continue Reading
Why I hate cloth diapers.
When I was pregnant with BiP I contemplated cloth diapering … then I thought about it and decided that if we were going to practice Elimination Communication then maybe we’d be better off just skipping the whole cloth diapering thing. In all honesty I am not sure how much more environmentally friendly they are –… Continue Reading
Elimination Communication in Macy’s NYC?
We are on a family holiday to New York and, as you do, we hit the shops! My husband was watching BiP as I went in search of some new, breastfeeding friendly clothes (I’ll save that for another post) when I heard “Ameena, come quick! You HAVE to see this! Now THAT is hardcore Elimination Communication!”… Continue Reading
When Elimination Communication Backfires: Potty Pause
“Potty Pauses” are a normal part of Elimination Communication particularly when your baby is hitting new developmental milestones such as crawling, standing, walking etc … Like anything, there are always drawbacks, setbacks and times when it just backfires! Recently we have been having a serious potty pause to the point that I wonder if I have any wisdom… Continue Reading
Motherhood. Is it a Popularity Contest?
Most women, having just given birth, have the feeling that they have done something amazing. They have. But what about those mothers who make it seem like a popularity contest? Continue Reading
Making clothes more EC friendly!
Do you have a lot of bodies that you don’t put your baby in because they are pain to EC with? I know I am sick of having to deal with the snaps and make sure they don’t dangle into the potty. The few times that BiP has peed on the bit that fell down… Continue Reading
Diaper Free Oops!
A funny Elimination Communication story about diaper free time! Continue Reading