So today let’s talk about why babies cry while peeing.
You hold your newborn baby over the potty, as carefully and calmly as you’ve been taught...and then your baby begins to cry!
Talk about something that can both unnerve you and cripple your confidence in elimination communication.
Why does this happen? And what can you do?
First, don't panic. Okay? Okay.
This is actually a common phenomenon, and also one that I've experienced personally. We're going to talk you through it today, so hold on to your postpartum sweatpants.
You will learn: What crying while peeing can really mean Methods for soothing your baby through this phase What to do when negative self-talk creeps in About the fourth trimester More options to hold your baby over the potty comfortably When to rule out possible health reasons with your pediatrician. Links and other resources mentioned today: The Go Diaper Free Book Go Diaper Free Supply List Dunstan Baby Language EC Classic Hold Kushies Waterproof Pad Podcast Episode 38 - Sound Associations Baby Leggings and Warmers Dr. Sears Baby Book Free Observation Log The Tiny Potty Training Book Top Hat Potty at TinyUndies.com Easy Start Guide for EC (Free Download)#139 Pros and Cons of Starting EC with a Newborn Baby
#138 How to have an undisturbed, and maybe even unassisted, birth
#137 Why (& How) We Skipped Naked Observation Time
#136 5 Reasons to stick with the Potty Training Plan (even if you want to quit!)
#135 Encouraging Independent Play
#134 Starting Elimination Communication at 2 years old
#133 Privacy on the potty
#132 No mo' diapers
#131 How parents are ruining the environment
#130 The gentlest form of respectful parenting
#129 How to tell a brand new mom about elimination communication
#128 Can a non-verbal child be potty trained?
#127 Bucking Baby!
#126 How do I start EC or toilet learning with a young toddler (12-18 months old)?
#125 Diaper-free time
#124 How do I balance bare-bum time and diaper-free time
#123 Mess-free potty learning from birth?
#122 How do I move from part-time ECing to more full-time ECing?
#121 Praise
#120 Clean-up
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