Mata Origin Magazine

In short: If your baby doesn't seem to signal at all, it doesn't mean that Elimination Communication (EC) or holding them over a potty won't work for you. Some babies...

Many parents eventually ask the same question when practicing elimination communication: Why were my baby's signals different before than they are now? Perhaps your newborn wiggled noticeably at first. Later,...

In short: Even with newborns and young babies, parents can observe changes related to peeing and pooping. These can include sudden fidgeting or becoming still, altered body tension, unlatching during...

In short: Between 4 and 6 months, familiar elimination signals in babies can change. Some babies become restless or turn away, while others briefly interrupt drinking or playing, become noticeably...

In short: Between 7 and 12 months, your baby's elimination signals can change significantly. Some babies pause briefly while playing, make eye contact, touch their diaper, or become restless in...

In a nutshell: Between 12 and 16 months, some children's elimination signals may appear more communicative. Your child might come to you, pause in the middle of playing, reach for...

In a nutshell: From around 16 months, some children may use more noticeable gestures, movements, sounds, or first words related to elimination. They might go to a corner, pull at...

You want to try elimination communication with your baby and are wondering how it works? Then you've come to the right place. With elimination communication – also called "Windelfrei" in...

Why is Elimination Communication (EC) useful? In short: EC can be beneficial because you consciously support your baby in elimination. You learn their signals and rhythms, offer them an alternative...