Category: Cloth Nappies

Refuting the Cons of Elimination Communication (Part 1)

August 20, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Elimination Communication
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Continuing on the theme of all things poo, I have asked my friend Rebekah from Thoughtful Momma to respond to the negative reactions people normally have to Elimination communication (in two parts). Rebekah has used EC with her three children, quite successfully.

Guest Post: For Us, Elimination Communication Means a Diaper

August 13, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Cloth Nappies, Elimination Communication, Guestpost
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Today I welcome Sheila from A Gift Universe who has offered to share their experiences with Elimination Communication and how and why it did not work for them. Thanks Sheila! Of course, that means this is a post about poo, but don’t let that put you off! EC was never my idea – it was…

Mama Finally Talks About Poo – Elimination Communication

August 10, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Cloth Nappies, Elimination Communication, Toilet Training
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Before my daughter was born, I came across the term ‘Elimination Communication’ a few times. I looked at it, looked into it, and decided that we weren’t going to go that route with this baby. Somehow I felt that I had enough on my hands preparing for a home waterbirth, and the resulting newborn.

Adventures in Cloth Nappies – Part 3

April 6, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Cloth Nappies
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So there it is. Day 1 in cloth nappies is over, and I’m sorry to say, was an absolute success. Yes, I admit. There was a part of me, the lazy part of me, that really hoped it wouldn’t ‘work’ for us. But this was not the case.

Adventures in Cloth Nappies – Part 2, Getting Started

April 2, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Cloth Nappies
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Making the decision to join the fold (pun intended) of the cloth nappy community is only the first in a series of decisions that awaits the newly conscientious parent. In fact, the options and choices can be downright intimidating. There are so many different styles, types and price ranges to choose from that it would…

Adventures in Cloth Nappies – Part 1

March 30, 2010 Posted by Luschka under Cloth Nappies
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The mere thought of cloth nappies fills my nostrils with the smell of wet-pailed nappies soaking in antibacterial water and concrete back yards filled with large white terry squares flapping in the wind. Whether those are my own memories or Hollywood inspired daydreams, I may never know, but I’m pretty certain I’m not alone in…


The mere thought of cloth nappies fills my nostrils with the smell of wet-pailed nappies soaking in antibacterial water and concrete back yards filled with large white terry squares flapping in the wind. Whether those are my own memories or Hollywood inspired daydreams, I may never know, but I’m pretty certain I’m not alone in my misconception.

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