Elimination Communication Positions

Elimination Communication Positions

You can choose any location that works for you and your child. I will describe some of the most common position in this article. Choose one or choose to use one that works only for you and your son!

Rocking Hold: The position easier for you to keep the child in a matter "pressing". In this position takes the baby to her chest. Put one hand under the thigh and hold it firmly with your legs apart slightly.
You are basically holding their baby in a supported squat. He feels comfortable and safe, because his back firmly against the chest and arms, holding her.

This squat, which makes it easy for your child to remove effortlessly.

You can use your finger to "shoot" your child's penis in a pan or bowl you use for him. You can also corner the child slightly forward to avoid splashing.

Hold Cradling Variations: You can vary this cradle hold in many respects. You can use his authority and taking the baby in a sink or outside. You can sit with your child on the toilet seat (via scoot backward, or on both sides of the back seat). You can also sit with a cup in her lap.
Knees can be in this position with feet shoulder-width apart or slightly more than squat, you can yourself. This is ideal for outdoor pottying. You can also sit on the side opposite the toilet, while holding the child on his potty.

You can also change the position with a small child, holding it over with one hand, as if you are going to feed them. This allows you to give even more security.

He is also a valid position to feed the baby, if you expect to defecate, while its power. You can place over a small bowl or jar open prefold diaper to catch the stool.

Lying infants can use the HoldSmall underlying behavior. This is similar to pressing the foot, but you let the child lie on his forearm. You have consistently support under the knees. His body just lying along the forearm.
Changing this situation is used in many traditional cultures. The mother, lying on his feet to the bottom rests at his feet. With legs slightly apart makes it a convenient location for the cleaning of the child. It works well outdoors.

Baby sitting and leaning forward: In this position you sit on a chair or some other raised surface (eg, bed). You lean forward and reduce the child up to liquidation. This method works well if you are out of it.
E 'is also ideal for night use. You could have a wide shallow bowl on the edge of the bed. At night you can just sit down and bending over the child's potty bowl, then lift him up and the nurse to sleep.

Children under the arm when the child more than you want to try "to reach" Hold. It 'nice to have a place, if you need to have your other hand free to tend a child.
Just tuck your baby under one arm, supporting the knees under the hand and forearm. You can angle your child in any way you like, and you have a free hand to wipe the baby when he did.

Crouching Baby: a stable child with good head and body, the control can squat in a pot. You can place your child's feet on the edge of the toilet, and keep it on hand, while he squats over a bowl to eliminate. Currently I'm using this position with my 1 year - this is his preferred position. It can also help the child to lie down on the road.

Standing Baby: good location for the adult son. Your little chance to stand on the edge of the bathtub or large sink and toilet. This works particularly well if the child can see himself in the mirror when it comes out ... as an interesting experience!

Position of legs: I have already spoken giving the child are on the feet. But there are several other positions of the feet. Adult child can sit up when you sit on a chair. Just keep your foot a bit 'open and is firmly on the ground. Bowl between the thighs catches pee. '
Other traditional position of the leg with his legs in the position of the child. You sit on the floor, knees bent and heels on the floor. Spread your feet slightly apart and put the baby to her, with the hind legs. This creates an ideal place for a child, and good opportunities for outdoor use.

In a pot: You can support your child on the potty in a number of ways. If you want to start using the pot early, you can start with a pot in her lap. Keep the child in the same position, a company usually do, eat only on the potty.
You can move to have a pot on the floor (or against) and supporting a child when they use there. Will not be long before your child can sit naked in the bathroom, but he can still help your desire for a lot 'of time.

There are many different positions, you can choose. And, of course, you can always do your Up! Be flexible and find out what positions work best for you and your child. May change over time and as the child grows. It will always be an adventure!