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Baby Pottying, also known as Elimination Communication (EC) or early potty training, is a gentle and gradual way to support your baby’s toilet awareness from an early age.
Babies are born with an instinct to communicate their toileting needs. In the West, we’re rarely shown how to recognise these cues — but once you do, you can begin supporting your baby’s awareness much earlier than most people realise.
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The Institute of Health Visiting now recommend introducing the potty before 18 months.
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)
Today, the average age for potty training is 3–4 years old.
Parents who practice baby pottying report a profound bond from the communication they build with their babies.
The Forgotten Truth About Baby Pottying
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Who Is Baby Pottying For?
Baby pottying is particularly suited to the first year, when you can begin building awareness, routine and communication.
As your child grows, you can gradually adapt your approach. From around 12–18 months, many families find a more flexible mix of baby pottying and potty learning works well.
From around 18 months, a more conventional potty-learning or potty-training approach may become increasingly relevant.
There’s no hard cut-off — every child is different, and many families move between approaches as their child develops.
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