Comments on: 12 Reasons to Go Diaper-Free

By: Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 5: Baby Bathtubs

Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 5: Baby Bathtubs — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:15:21 +0000

[...] And as for the big dried-on poo messes, if you’ve ditched your diapers, odds are that you won’t be dealing with that particular kind of mess quite as often [...]

By: Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 4: Diapers : Eco Child’s Play

Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 4: Diapers : Eco Child’s Play — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:39:09 +0000

[...] Going completely diaper-free is not for everyone, but it’s a fascinating experience for those who do engage in it. This is, of course, how it was always done before diapers were commonplace, and is still done this way in many societies around the world; by some estimates, 85% of babies in the world do not wear diapers. Frequently called Elimination Communication in modern western usage, it’s an eye-opening revelation of the ignored and neglected abilities and awareness of infants and toddlers. [...]

By: Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio

Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:52:01 +0000

I discovered EC when my second child was 8 months old, and did it with him, then practiced it part time with the next two. It was awesome and taught me so much about how amazing babies are!

By: Jennifer Lance

Jennifer Lance — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:23:10 +0000

Philip, My son was the same way. We just let him run around bare bottom in the house. When the urge came, he had to make a choice, and he didn’t want to mess on the floor, so he went to the potty. I swear by the bare bottom method.

By: Philip

Philip — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:26:22 +0000

Are there any techniques to use on a 3.5 year old? He just plainly states that he doesn’t want underwear or to go potty and lately, he doesn’t like his diaper to be changed. I wish I would have known when he was an infant…

By: 12 Reasons to Go Diaper-Free | ADBDAT

12 Reasons to Go Diaper-Free | ADBDAT — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:45:04 +0000

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By: Sharon Hicks

Sharon Hicks — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:36:52 +0000

That’s my girl !! As the Grandma of the darling little girl in the article, I’ve seen it in action, and wish I had known about it when my own children were born.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:46:21 +0000

Wow, I never thought of it as 700 diapers saved. That’s a lot! My 8 month old regularly uses the potty every morning which totally cracks me up. Great topic!

By: Mother By Nature » Blog Archive » Writing for Eco Childs Play

Mother By Nature » Blog Archive » Writing for Eco Childs Play — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:23:10 +0000

[...] a great opportunity to now actually write for them. Please check out my first published article, 12 Reasons to Go Diaper Free, and share it with your friends and [...]

By: Carlota Bindner

Carlota Bindner — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:36:23 +0000

Awesome article, it is something I have just started reading a book on elimination communication. I wish I had known about elimination communication for when I had my first daughter who is now 15 months old. But I am planning on giving it a try with my 2 month old.