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Baby Pottying, also known as Elimination Communication (EC) or early potty learning, is a gentle and gradual way to support your baby’s toilet awareness from an early age.

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Babies are born with an instinct to communicate their toileting needs to you. You can recognise their cues and respond, in the same way you would respond to their hunger or tiredness cues.

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The Institute of Health Visiting now recommend introducing the potty between 6 and 9 months.

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In many parts of the world today, and throughout human history, babies have been pottied from birth.

In 1958 in Britain, 47% of babies were out of nappies by 12 months,

and 83% by 18 months.

Douglas J. (1958)

Whereas now the average is 3–4 years old.

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Parents who practice baby pottying report a profound bond from the communication they build with their babies.

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Let’s make this ancient wisdom feel second nature again.

This is your path to feeling confident to potty your baby.

You’ll discover how to make it fit with modern life and reconnect with your instincts.

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