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Baby in Sync
Miranda Thorpe, an experienced psychotherapist and grandmother, offers us a unique book about a valuable parenting skill that is rapidly being lost around the world. The simple technique of early and gentle toilet training (Elimination Communication) is a traditional method of using observation, timing, sounds, and intuition with minimal use of nappies (diapers). This ‘dance’ between the caregiver and baby results in a stronger ‘in sync’ bond that then helps the baby to become more in tune with their own body and feelings. Miranda reveals how this early toilet training practice is an invaluable key to deeper and healthier relationships. In this important book she integrates the physical, emotional, environmental, and psychological facets of this fascinating topic.
136 pages, Paperback
Published September 30, 2022
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September 3, 2024
I didn’t expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. Initially I was searching for techniques on EC and thought this book would help. Instead it discussed very little about the actual process of practicing EC but rather delved into the bond growth aided by EC. the lives of easterners and how damaging disposables are for our planet. Despite not touching on the actually techniques of how to train EC, this book gave me a new perspective as to why EC is an important lost art. It gently encouraged me to keep trying.
I have been practising part time EC since my daughter was six months, she is now 10 months. Although she is not potty trained by any means, she does poo in the potty regularly and pee after naps. She uses one disposable at night and even then her nappies are slowly starting to be lighter each morning. We have regular accidents as I am a busy mum and not always paying attention. I took this approach and the use of cloth naps because I felt obligated to help improve my daughter’s future. In my eyes, minimising my contribution to the disposable nappy crisis was a way to do this.
This book has encouraged me to keep at it despite the constant urge to follow what’s ‘convenient’. It gave me a gentle push to remind myself that any effort is a good effort. I struggle to relate to other mums on this topic that I feel passionate about. Often I’m told ‘wow, thats early’ or ‘I don’t have the time, it seems like a lot of effort’ or ‘she’s so smart! I could never’. These comments can be discouraging, so I play it down and change the topic. Truth is, my daughter is much happier when she is not in a soiled nappy and I’m happier that I don’t have to clean them 😂 seems like a win win to me!
I have been practising part time EC since my daughter was six months, she is now 10 months. Although she is not potty trained by any means, she does poo in the potty regularly and pee after naps. She uses one disposable at night and even then her nappies are slowly starting to be lighter each morning. We have regular accidents as I am a busy mum and not always paying attention. I took this approach and the use of cloth naps because I felt obligated to help improve my daughter’s future. In my eyes, minimising my contribution to the disposable nappy crisis was a way to do this.
This book has encouraged me to keep at it despite the constant urge to follow what’s ‘convenient’. It gave me a gentle push to remind myself that any effort is a good effort. I struggle to relate to other mums on this topic that I feel passionate about. Often I’m told ‘wow, thats early’ or ‘I don’t have the time, it seems like a lot of effort’ or ‘she’s so smart! I could never’. These comments can be discouraging, so I play it down and change the topic. Truth is, my daughter is much happier when she is not in a soiled nappy and I’m happier that I don’t have to clean them 😂 seems like a win win to me!
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