Yes folks, We have a potty pause on our hands. I suppose depending on how one defines it. Around here, we consider anything out of the ordinary to our usual lines of communication a potty pause or rather break. To most EC’ers, it would mean a total refusal to go on the potty for a stretch of time wether it be a day, week, or even months as I have heard from other moms. At our house it comes more in clusters of EC misses. Our Elimination Communication is changing.
Elimination Communication (Photo credit: lkonstanski)
You ask, what exactly is EC?
EC is a short term for Elimination Communication. Also known as natural infant hygene. It is a gentle, laid back process in which a baby has the opportunity with the loving support of parents and caregivers to share it’s elimination needs and have his/her needs addressed. Typically beginning from 0-20 months, but really is it ever too late to positively communicate anything with your baby? Continue reading
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