Comments on: Is EC Suitable For Modern Environments? http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409 Natural Family Living Around The World Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:30:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Charndra from Part Time Diaper Free! http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409/comment-page-1#comment-1253 Charndra from Part Time Diaper Free! Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:50:13 +0000 http://naturalfamilyworld.com/?p=409#comment-1253 Hi Monica, Yours is a lovely story of ECing, I too have heard many contradictory reasons for not attemting EC, makes me chuckle. We certainly find it far preferable to full time diapering - wipe up after every pooey diaper? No thanks! The usual initial reaction seems to be that 'diaper free' simply means removing the diaper and letting waste fall where it may - ah, yes, that would leave a mess! The curious and open-minded (and those experienced with toddler training the conventional way NOT being a 'they did it all themselves" endeavour) look and learn a bit more first. Charndra May I add my site on the concept for future readers to visit? http://www.parttimediaperfree.com/ It is focussed on gradually introducing the concept over a series of weekly emails, accessing an online guided tour about EC - more about adopting the right mind-set for ec to unfold naturally. Hi Monica,
Yours is a lovely story of ECing, I too have heard many contradictory reasons for not attemting EC, makes me chuckle.

We certainly find it far preferable to full time diapering – wipe up after every pooey diaper? No thanks!

The usual initial reaction seems to be that ‘diaper free’ simply means removing the diaper and letting waste fall where it may – ah, yes, that would leave a mess! The curious and open-minded (and those experienced with toddler training the conventional way NOT being a ‘they did it all themselves” endeavour) look and learn a bit more first.

Charndra

May I add my site on the concept for future readers to visit?

http://www.parttimediaperfree.com/ It is focussed on gradually introducing the concept over a series of weekly emails, accessing an online guided tour about EC – more about adopting the right mind-set for ec to unfold naturally.

]]> By: Laurie Boucke http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409/comment-page-1#comment-1243 Laurie Boucke Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:49:16 +0000 http://naturalfamilyworld.com/?p=409#comment-1243 Oh, yes, now I see your point. I hadn't heard it phrased that way, but right you are. I have heard people use that excuse. Oh, yes, now I see your point. I hadn’t heard it phrased that way, but right you are. I have heard people use that excuse.

]]> By: Monica http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409/comment-page-1#comment-1240 Monica Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:43:41 +0000 http://naturalfamilyworld.com/?p=409#comment-1240 Really? I've heard the argument EC is for rich people a lot (at first my mom, for example) It's like both sides: "only people living in the jungle could do it" OR "only people who can afford to spend 100% of their time with their kids and special clothes and a housekeeper to clean the mess" ...can practice EC. If you look for arguments against EC you really get plenty Really? I’ve heard the argument EC is for rich people a lot (at first my mom, for example)

It’s like both sides: “only people living in the jungle could do it” OR “only people who can afford to spend 100% of their time with their kids and special clothes and a housekeeper to clean the mess” …can practice EC.

If you look for arguments against EC you really get plenty

]]> By: Laurie Boucke http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409/comment-page-1#comment-1239 Laurie Boucke Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:31:35 +0000 http://naturalfamilyworld.com/?p=409#comment-1239 Monica, That's a new one for me, that only rich people can do it. I'm glad you were able to show them that is not the case. Even better, you inspired them to give it a try! Monica,

That’s a new one for me, that only rich people can do it. I’m glad you were able to show them that is not the case.

Even better, you inspired them to give it a try!

]]> By: Monica http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409/comment-page-1#comment-1237 Monica Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:54:21 +0000 http://naturalfamilyworld.com/?p=409#comment-1237 Sheryl , I agree with Laurie that you need to find other clothes. The problem is not EC, but the clothes we suppose babies should wear. I used split pants a lot, with a front open trainer inside for easy access. They're not always easy to find, but you can make your own adaptations. Also, a waist band to hold a light cloth diaper is great . The band holds the diaper attached to the waist while the baby goes, making it easy put and remove the diaper. Sheryl , I agree with Laurie that you need to find other clothes. The problem is not EC, but the clothes we suppose babies should wear. I used split pants a lot, with a front open trainer inside for easy access.

They’re not always easy to find, but you can make your own adaptations.

Also, a waist band to hold a light cloth diaper is great . The band holds the diaper attached to the waist while the baby goes, making it easy put and remove the diaper.

]]> By: Monica http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409/comment-page-1#comment-1236 Monica Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:48:41 +0000 http://naturalfamilyworld.com/?p=409#comment-1236 Laurie, back in Spain my friend had listened to a podcast about EC in my Spanish blog. She told about it to her husband who told her EC was only for rich people who can afford nannies and cleaning services ;) We recently met in person and they got to knew my kind of lifestyle and saw other people takings little toddlers to the bathroom. So now they believe it's possible and are gonna try with her 18mo. Laurie, back in Spain my friend had listened to a podcast about EC in my Spanish blog. She told about it to her husband who told her EC was only for rich people who can afford nannies and cleaning services ;)

We recently met in person and they got to knew my kind of lifestyle and saw other people takings little toddlers to the bathroom. So now they believe it’s possible and are gonna try with her 18mo.

]]> By: Susan http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409/comment-page-1#comment-1223 Susan Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:06:37 +0000 http://naturalfamilyworld.com/?p=409#comment-1223 I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often. Susan http://toddlergirls.net I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

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]]> By: Laurie Boucke http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409/comment-page-1#comment-1219 Laurie Boucke Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:02:50 +0000 http://naturalfamilyworld.com/?p=409#comment-1219 Monica: How did your friend react to the idea? Fascinating that you are living in Ecuador and have also lived in Japan. Sheryl makes a good point. It's best to use quick-and-easy-to-remove clothing. We used the equivalent of little sweat pants (pants with an elastic waistband) or just training pants. Laurie Monica:

How did your friend react to the idea?

Fascinating that you are living in Ecuador and have also lived in Japan.

Sheryl makes a good point. It’s best to use quick-and-easy-to-remove clothing. We used the equivalent of little sweat pants (pants with an elastic waistband) or just training pants.

Laurie

]]> By: Sheryl http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409/comment-page-1#comment-1218 Sheryl Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:49:32 +0000 http://naturalfamilyworld.com/?p=409#comment-1218 I think that modern clothing choices for babies are more of a hindrance to EC than physical location. If I have to take down pants, unsnap a onesie, undo a diaper (cloth or otherwise) and then sit baby down or hold her over something while the clothes lay in a pile and then hope she goes, and then redress her..... you get the idea. When we are home my daughter is usually dressed pretty third world (ie: naked) and we are much more likely to rely on diapers for outings because of the hassle. I think that modern clothing choices for babies are more of a hindrance to EC than physical location. If I have to take down pants, unsnap a onesie, undo a diaper (cloth or otherwise) and then sit baby down or hold her over something while the clothes lay in a pile and then hope she goes, and then redress her….. you get the idea.

When we are home my daughter is usually dressed pretty third world (ie: naked) and we are much more likely to rely on diapers for outings because of the hassle.

]]> By: Monica http://naturalfamilyworld.com/elimination-communication-in-modern-urban-environments/409/comment-page-1#comment-1215 Monica Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:26:25 +0000 http://naturalfamilyworld.com/?p=409#comment-1215 Laurie, I appreciate your input as an expert :) We've been just talking about this with a friend from Europe who's visiting Ecuador with her 18mo. I'm glad there're DVDs right now so people can actually see EC in action in both rural and modern environments. Laurie, I appreciate your input as an expert :) We’ve been just talking about this with a friend from Europe who’s visiting Ecuador with her 18mo. I’m glad there’re DVDs right now so people can actually see EC in action in both rural and modern environments.

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