Is the EC Movement Gaining Steam in the US? – Elimination Communication for a Diaper-Free Baby
September 12th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Diapers, New Parents, Potty Training
As many of you already know (and some of you are already practicing), Elimination Communication “EC” is the practice of recognizing one’s baby’s signs and signals before they need to relieve themselves. When a baby needs to go to the bathroom, mom or dad notices the signs and promptly takes baby to the potty. To help “get things moving” a parent will often place baby into position and make a series of clicking and/or blowing sounds to signal that it is time to go. After a little practice, parents and babies using EC methods are usually able to go about their lives diaper-free.
Although the very thought of a baby crawling around without a diaper is enough to put most American grandmothers into an instant coma, EC is practiced worldwide and appears to be gaining steam in the US. Believe it or not, there are Elimination Communication groups located across the country and there just might be group near you. There is even a non-profit organization DiaperFreeBaby.org dedicated to educating the public about the practice and benefits of Elimination Communication. Visit their US groups directory to find a local group organized by state, or their international EC links to learn more outside of the US. The organization also has an online event calendar which helps you locate and plan for a local EC group meeting or event near you.
So what do you think moose fans? Do we have any readers out there practicing EC? If so, we would love to learn more about your day-to-day life with a diaper-free baby. Post your thoughts on the subject by clicking on the comment bubble above.
Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ
