Ingrid Bauer
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“There are many different ways of approaching parenting as there are cultures. However, in non-industrialized cultures, the similarities are also striking. Extended nursing, co-sleeping, carrying the baby in close physical contact, responding promptly to cries or distress, never leaving a baby alone, are all virtually universal in traditional societies that have not become overly "westernized".”
― Diaper Free: The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene
― Diaper Free: The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene
“There is only one thing your baby really needs: you. There is only one thing to do: be fully present. The greatest gift you can give your child is yourself: your body, your acceptance, your responsiveness, your time, and your energy. Nothing could be simpler or more challenging, more vulnerable or more empowering. Nothing could be more freeing or health and life enhancing.”
― Diaper Free: The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene
― Diaper Free: The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene
“Tips for Living with a Diaper-Free Baby Offer potty opportunity as soon as baby wakes up. Always offer potty opportunity before going out. Make regular pit stops en route. Try to potty when you arrive. Offer potty opportunity whenever you undress baby (for bath, changing, or sleep). Choose clothes and diapers that are easy and quick to remove. If using diapers, try cloth diapers without covers. Make a cueing sound anytime you notice your child going, even if it’s a miss. Act quickly on the slightest thought or intuition about pottying. If one thing isn’t working, try something different; stay flexible. If you encounter challenges, continue offering regularly, and respect a “no.” Avoid pressure; stay relaxed and patient. Connect with other like-minded parents. Remember: Elimination Communication is a journey, and every parent and baby will experience it differently. There is no right way to do it, and you can’t get it wrong! Be gentle with yourself, and don’t judge your process. Every small effort you make at communicating benefits you and your child.”
― Diaper Free: The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene
― Diaper Free: The Gentle Wisdom of Natural Infant Hygiene
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