Part Time Nappy Free

You can be part time nappy free - practicing EC at home, using nappies as an integral part of the process. You will gradually use less nappies - in a natural transition from full-time nappies to .. no more nappies when they become inconvenient. (Yes, that happens!)

Parents practice EC in all sorts of ways. They are universally part time nappy free before becoming truly nappy free. Elimination Communication is a flexible way of caring for your baby's hygiene needs; it really is liberating to know you have the ability to communicate with your baby to keep their nappy dry for stretches of time - it means less and less nappies over time, inevitably...

Simple - adapt. Be Part Time Nappy Free - connecting with your baby using your skills in Elimination Communication, and using nappies when you need to, and as backup - or protection. After all, that is the reason nappies were developed - as a parenting tool. Learn to use them as a tool, not an essential. You can do it!

Ten Ways of Being Part Time Nappy Free:

Check the ones that would be, could be you...

  Imagine you are quite happy to use nappies for wees, but know your baby's poop rhythms and signs well enough for baby to do virtually all of them in a potty. Wiping poo off your baby's soft skin is an uncommon activity for you, and you are very pleased with this! So, you use nappies for wees, catch your baby's poos in a potty! 

Imagine offering your baby wee breaks at home, in natural transitions in the day's activities, yet using nappies as a full-time 'backup' - for peace of mind as the idea of accidents on the carpet just make you too nervous! You find catching wees in the potty several times a day (and most poos in the morning) to be great fun - baby enjoys it - it's an enjoyable way to connect with your baby each day. So, you use nappies as full time 'back-up' while you practice EC.

Imagine using Modern Cloth Nappies, knowing baby stays aware of when they are using their nappy, and inviting them to wee in the potty at nappy changes, or when you check and find a dry nappy while you are at home. In time, your awareness of baby's attempts to communicate that they need to use the potty grows and you can help them when they need to go. So, you use a combination of cloth nappies and EC to help your baby stay in touch with their body.

Imagine you provide your baby with nappy-free time on a waterproof mat each day, as they enjoy kicking their legs. Before this, you pop them on the potty to see if they need to have a tinkle. If they wee on the mat, you say "Sss sss" to them, "You're weeing, baby!"  You are happy helping baby to know what the potty is for from a young age. So, you are pleased that your baby always has an awareness of the potty and is never scared by it, as they have the chance to use it regularly. 

Imagine you have a series of regular activities in the day during which you offer a potty break - whenever you need to go yourself, when baby wakes up and when you find a dry nappy. Doing this, your baby is responding and you are noticing other times that they might need to go - such as when they start wriggling on your lap -  and offer them a baby potty. You discover how much easier it is to rinse out a potty over the full nappy change needed for a poop. So, you are part time nappy free by using timing strategies and being a 'poo catcher'! 

Imagine you give your baby a quick wee opportunity because they are are wriggling and popping off and on off and fussing during breastfeeds. It settles them right back down, as they needed to wee, and couldn't concentrate on feeding. You do this and pop baby on the potty when they wake up, and if they are suddenly cranky, catching quite a few wees and learning more about their needs. Nappy rash is something that you simply do not fear, as it doesn't happen. So, you use your elimination communication to heighten your awareness in other areas of your relationship, such as breastfeeding and are in tune with your baby's non verbal needs when they are clear.

  Imagine you invite your baby to wee on the toilet during those days you are at home, and have time together. On busy, hectic - 'crazy' days - and days your baby is in the care of others or in childcare or daycare - you simply use disposable nappies full time, aiming to offer at least one 'pit stop' during the day, perhaps as their bath water is running. No worries. So, you use nappies and practice EC as well - you are part time nappy free, helping your baby keep in touch with their body. 

Imagine you are pretty relaxed and calm about natural toilet learning right the way through. You often use cloth nappies with wee breaks at home, you are pleased to use disposables at night, perhaps use a combination on outings. Toilet breaks for baby are simply a natural part of what you do. Having several children, you find using specialised EC Underwear for convenience in potty stops means you are part time nappy free more easily. So, you have the best of all worlds - using all ways to minimise your nappy use and the time your baby is in them, while making the most of all the options available.

Imagine you pull off your baby's nappy whenever you have them in-arms, such as on your lap at home or when in a sling, as it is comfortable for the baby and helps you to tune in to their needs. The rest of the time you offer potty stops at breaks in the day and if the baby is fussing. As they grow they have plenty of nappy-free time darting around outside on the grass. They gradually transition to independence. So, you use in-arms time as nappy-free time, being close and in tune when baby is with you - the easiest time to listen to your 'baby radar'. You use nappies part time.

Imagine only using nappies until your baby is regular and continent for poops, then using training pants and having nappy-free time at home; when out you use training pants with 'pit stops' on your travels. You enjoy baby wearing as it also means even fewer nappies to change! You find yourself always striving to minimise your reliance on nappies and nappy alternatives, to truly become nappy-free and enjoy the closeness of being so connected with your baby that nappies become a pointless hindrance to your day. So, you are part time nappy free and heading towards nappy freedom as your entire mind-set changes as your bond with your baby blossoms... 

How Many Did You Pick?

• Which one are you ready to do now? 

• Which one would suit your baby? 

• Which one would suit your family? 

• Which one would suit your lifestyle right now?

• Which one would you like to aim for, to strive towards?

If you picked ANY of the ways to be part time nappy free I've listed above, you are ready to learn more about this dynamic and empowering way of connecting with your baby! 

You too can be Part Time Nappy Free - practicing Elimination Communication part time, and reaping all the benefits that the rest of us do integrating EC into our lifestyles. Our babies love it. We love it. You can too.

Doing wees and poos is a big part of your baby's experience - it can startle or scare them, certainly makes them feel uncomfortable at times. Because of this, it can be a wonderful way to build your relationship. 

As it is something that happens frequently, there are many opportunities to learn to communicate about it. 

From personal experience I can tell you it is simply awesome to offer baby a wee break and see their obvious relief once they've gone! They LOVE communicating with us in this loving way.

To gain a solid grounding in the positive mind-set for practicing baby pottying, sign up via the link below to receive the 7 Secrets to Developing Your Nappy Free Confidence. 

Your level of confidence when practicing EC is key to having a relaxed approach. Having the right attitude, you'll find that practicing Elimination Communication is something you simply do, and you then can't imagine ever returning to full time nappies ever again. 

My free guide will reassure you as you learn more about this ancient way of getting to know how your baby, as you start your journey in becoming part time nappy free. 

You'll be keen to stop reading each secret just so you can go and start practicing with your baby! They'll be easy to read and to come back to because I know you'll only want a little bit of information to consider at a time, being a busy Mum (like we all are.)

Find out how you can adapt the skills and insights into your busy modern lifestyle - it is more straightforward than you may think - I certainly prefer EC over full time use of nappies - it would be impossible for me to do that ever again. (Actually I never did use nappies full time - we always had a 'part time nappy free' mindset). 

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