I’m not sure how this product managed to escape the Dear Dr.MOZ blog for so long, but fortunately crazedparent was on the ball and picked this bizarre potty training product out of the Leaps and Bounds catalog. As seen in Walmart, the Peter Potty Toddler Urinal markets itself as the world’s only flushable toddler urinal! That’s right folks, this device is the perfect training tool for those toddlers on your gift list who are unable to stand still, or pee while sitting…but are somehow great at standing and peeing at the same time!

The self-standing unit is adjustable for different heights, and the top base is filled with water to allow for flushing. To flush, your toddler simply pushes the button on top of the urinal. If he’s anything like most kids (or the toddler in the demo video), he’ll push it ten to twelve times until it is empty regardless of if he even tried “to go”. I really can’t say if this contraption will help your toddler potty “like daddy” or not, but based on the condition of most urinals you see out the world…let’s hope not!

What do you think folks, will you be lining up at one of the fine Peter Potty retail partners near you? Let us know if you’ve seen the Peter Potty in action by clicking on the comments bubble above, because we would love to hear more!

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

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

It was a busy week out there in the world of baby blogs, so here are a few links to help you catch-up on a few that you may have missed. This weekend’s installment includes a great collection of giveaways, new baby/toddler products, and a cake recipe you won’t be able to resist.

As always, let us know if we missed a post you enjoyed by clicking on the comment bubble above. Links are accepted and all posts from baby blogs or parenting blogs are fair game!

Umm…Cake: Looking for something yummy to do this long holiday weekend? Here’s a recipe for the “Weekend Walnut Cake” that come in both light or heavy (read “ganache”) versions. Print the pdf recipe, bake the cake, and enjoy courtesy of BostonMamas! (get the recipe before it is outlawed)

Get a Boost: The Babygadget crew show us how to get a boost with Kaboost. This portable chair booster works from the ground up by raising the chair instead of the child. Great idea Kaboost! (more at Babygadget)

Win This: Our friends at GoodyBlog are giving away this child-proof Mp3 player by Playskool. You many not think that your toddlers need another gadget, but anything that keeps them away from your iPod or clicking on your cell phone might be worth looking into. (more at GoodyBlog)

Potty Watch by PottyTime: Mom4Life brings us the Potty Watch which was designed to help children remember to use the bathroom by playing music and lighting-up in 30, 60, or 90 minute intervals. Win one by commenting at their blog, or head over to purchase a Potty Watch at the Mom4Life store. We would love to hear more about this product, so let us know about your experiences with the Potty Watch in the comments section if you’ve tried it! (learn more at the Mom4Life blog)

Have a safe holiday weekend moose fans, we’ll see you next week!

Dr.MOZ