Today on the Go Diaper Free Podcast we're talking about what to do when starting elimination communication with a mobile baby who hardly ever pees...and waits for naptime to go. Or, what we call this here at GDF - a camel.
Specifically, we are answering a listener question from Anne from Minneapolis, Minnesota who is ECing her 7.5 month old.
“Hi. My name is Anne McShane. I've got a seven and half month old baby. I've been trying EC for about a month and a half. And we've been stymied because he is an infrequent pee-er. He mostly ... his preferred method is to just pee right as soon as we put him down for a nap, which screws up the nap and also makes EC pretty hard. I can hold him over the potty and he might eventually pee, but then he'll pee just a little bit, I'll put him in a diaper, put him down for his nap, and then he will pee some more. He also, I think, pees right when he wakes up before I have a chance to even get him out of bed. So it's been a challenge. He also never caught a poop. Does not poop outside of his bed. So it's been a struggle, and we keep at it, some days more than other days, but I'm hoping there will be a developmental change that will make this easier, but any input you have is very welcome. Thank you. Bye bye.“
It can be so frustrating to start EC and hardly ever get a catch...especially when offering plenty of pottytunities.
When nothing quite lines up when beginning EC with a mobile baby, many parents give up.
But not Anne! Today we'll talk about a few methods, and routine changes, that may help a child (like Anne’s, who can hold it for ages) relax enough to use the potty during awake time.
Listen to the full podcast episode for a special musical surprise at the end!
You will hear: Potty choices that may help baby relax Why knowing baby’s timing is power Tricks to getting that morning pee Ways to relax baby before offering the potty How to catch that first poop Which developmental leap may change everything, and Alternative paths for when EC just isn’t working for you Links and other resources mentioned today: The Go Diaper Free Book Free Observation Log Blog post about EC clothing and back-ups Podcast Episode #35 - Starting But Not Catching a Thing Podcast Episode #5 - Part Time EC Podcast Episode - Easy Catch #1 "Ease In" by Aly Halpert + Friends Top Hat Potty at TinyUndies.com Mini Potty at TinyUndies.com Easy Start Guide for EC (Free Download) Ask Andrea: Submit your questions about elimination communication here!#236 What age should a child be potty trained by?
#235 What if I can't read my baby's timing?
#234 Surviving Potty Meltdowns
#233 How to Start Elimination Communication: A Beginner's Guide to EC Gear and Techniques
#232 Elimination Communication for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Infant Hygiene
#231 What to do when baby spits up while pottying
#230 My baby resists the potty and pees on the floor right after. What do I do?
#229 Shifting from EC to Potty Training: What's the difference?
#228 Can EC Prevent Colic?
#227 More About Poop: Blowouts
#226 What is a "Potty Pause?"
#225 Building Sound Association
#224 Getting a young toddler to signal
#223 How do I deal with setbacks after completion?
#222 All About Poop!
#221 How much play on the potty is too much?
#220 Night, Night, Night Potty
#219 How to start EC with a stealth-pooping baby
#218 How to start potty training
#217 How long should I keep baby on the potty?
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