Carson Meyer Instagram – Elimination Communication 🚽 This may sound a bit out there, but but our daughter has been using her potty since she was eight weeks old. Before the advent of disposable diapers in 1940s, infant potty learning was actually the norm. It should come as no surprise to learn that pediatricians were incentivized and studies were paid for by diaper manufacturers to encourage longer use of diapers then historically appropriate. Always follow the money… I must admit I was not planning on practicing EC but after reading and hearing from other parents we decided to give it a try. It soon made perfect sense why it’s called Elimination Communication. There is no training involved. It is all based around observation and communication. As her mother it’s my job to listen for her cues and then respond accordingly, so potty time is no different. She signals when she has to go, I watch for her cues and bring her to her @babybjorn potty. She caught on instantly. I had been wildly underestimating what she was capable of and how profoundly complex the infant brain is. Our connection and communication has deepened as a result of this practice. For us EC is not about potty “training” or being completely diaper free. There is zero pressure on her to use her potty and she wears diapers all day (and night) long. There’s no extra mess or work involved. For some the goal is to be out of diapers by 18 months. We are in no rush. I will follow her lead and will let her tell me when she’s ready for that time to come. However, I am confident that the positive association she has with her potty will make for an easier transition and establish greater body awareness. 📷 of 90s baby me