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This presentation was delivered online at the 2010 Vertial International Day of the Midwife. You can find the audio at http://blip.tv/file/3677417 to listen and view at the same time. Sorry I haven't added the audio to the slideshare presentation as I haven't had time! Cheers.
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Raising a 'nappy free' baby, elimination communication or
natural infant hygiene
Babies were successfully raised without nappies for thousands of years and half the world's
population still practice this.
Known in Chinese as "kaidangku" (literally "open-crotch pants")http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-07/16/content_349150.htm
Like breastfeeding, helping your baby to sleep, burping etc, it's just another way of responding to your baby's needs.
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Nappies are often used as a back up. (Ideally the nappy will
be a cloth one!) 'Nappy Free' is just a concept, though many use it literally.
Ways of communicating with your baby about their need to go:
Timing and Elimination patterns
On waking
During or after feeding
Babies Signals and Body language
Often grunt and strain when trying to poo
A baby's signals are unique to them
Ways of communicating with your baby about their need to go:
IntuitionBeing aware of your baby's need
to eliminate often gives you the intuition to know when they need to go
Cueing your BabyNF is about two-way
communication
Using a shhh or ssss sound that they learn to associate with peeing
Grunting with them for a poo
Natural Infant Hygiene is a gentle process.
Not 'training' your baby
Communication between you about their need to go
Babies can communicate their need to go and can control their ability to 'release'
A Different Kind of Work
When to start?
Parents have had success with their babies up to 1 year. Starting before they can move is easiest
for both of you.
Tips for Midwives for introducing the concept
Babies are aware of their need to go and do signal (subtly) in some way.
It is a gentle process that can enhance the communication. Respect a 'no' from your baby.
Regular, part time elimination communication is very effective in helping a baby maintain their signals and avoid difficulties during toilet training.
It is a process, not an outcome. Have no expectations and enjoy!
Not all 'rosies,' but still worth it!
Many parents worry about the mess!
Many babies learn they have control and decide they do not want to go! Even if they need to.
Babies can wake themselves up to signal their need to go.
More information here:
http://annahughes.blogspot.com/2009/04/raising-nappy-free-baby-natural-infant.html
http://www.parttimediaperfree.com/ http://www.diaperfreebaby.org/ http://www.gentleparents.com/bauer.html
We love it!