Are you expecting your first child and have been considering giving up conventional disposable diapers?
Now you've come across terms like "elimination communication" or "baby pottying." Perhaps you haven't fully understood this practice yet; you have many doubts, but you're still curious about what "elimination communication" and "pottying" are all about?
Then you're probably asking yourself, among other things, the following questions:
- How does elimination communication work, and how do I properly hold my baby for pottying?
- How do I start with elimination communication?
- How do I practice elimination communication at night?
- Can I start elimination communication right after birth?
Many families start with a woolen elimination communication diaper because it makes elimination communication much easier in everyday life.
Even if this all sounds very scientific right now, we can reassure you right from the start. Elimination communication and pottying have a lot to do with intuition. And as we know, everyone possesses that. Of course, there are some things that make everyday elimination communication easier, and these are exactly what we're going to introduce to you here:
Knowledge
Elimination communication is a very natural path, often guided by intuition. Nevertheless, it's important to acquire some basic knowledge to be able to follow this path feeling strengthened and confident.
Click here for our online course
- Find inner security and learn to trust your intuition
- Learn how to practically implement elimination communication
- 90 minutes of knowledge, divided into 4 chapters and 12 videos,
Bonus material: 5 experience reports from elimination communication parents
Recognizing signals
Here you will find an overview of what signals children send at what age.
Equipment
To practice elimination communication as uncomplicated as possible, practical equipment is needed. This includes woolen elimination communication diapers, which can be opened quickly and provide security in everyday life.
Here you'll find elimination communication clothing made from natural materials. The properties of wool make everyday elimination communication uncomplicated and low-effort.
Mata Origin Starter Set:
- 3 elimination communication diapers, baby size (1 for your baby, one in the wash, 1 for changing/on hand)
- 30 absorbent inserts (XKKO BIRDEYE 50x50 size S are the best. But you can also cut something yourself from old towels or bedding, or use half muslin cloths.)
- 1-2 elimination communication rompers for day/night
- 1-2 Cowboy elimination communication pants (from about 5 weeks, as core tension is still so low at the beginning - pottying with the onesie is simply easier then)
- 1 small Mata Origin elimination communication potty for home and on the go (from about 4-6 months, I also recommend the Easypisi elimination communication potty for home and at night)
- 1 Mata Origin wool blanket (you won't want to wrap your baby in anything else but this wool blanket!! - it will accompany you during sleep, carrying, breastfeeding, in the stroller, at night, on the go,...)
- 1 wonder brush for brushing out (cleaning) wool clothing
Community
Especially in such a sensitive phase of life, where so much is new, we need the support of kind people. New paths are best walked together. Find like-minded people, feel a sense of belonging, and get inspiration on this exciting journey. Look for people who share your values and with whom you can discuss all aspects of parenthood and elimination communication. Nothing is as valuable as a strong community where you can exchange ideas, be encouraged, and even be carried and supported. Join the Mata Origin Family and let's walk your elimination communication path together!
Exchange
Exchange and networking are particularly important for this new, exciting journey! The Mata Origin forum serves as a space for exchange, sharing knowledge, and support with elimination communication challenges. Furthermore, the Mata Origin Family offers the elimination communication friends' circle. A Zoom meeting for exchange among elimination communication parents, following the motto "Being together. Learning from each other."
