Imagine infants free from painful diaper rash, new parenthood without
thousands of dollars wasted in diapering costs, toilet training that is
natural and noncoercive, and, most important, happier babies and parents
As Christine Gross-Loh reveals in her progressive, enlightening book,
all this is possible and more. Infants are born with the ability to
communicate their need to "go," just as they communicate hunger or
sleepiness. Gross-Loh, a mother of two children who were diaper-free at
eighteen and fifteen months, uses the tenets of "elimination
communication," or EC, to teach parents how to identify and respond to
their baby or toddler's natural cues.
Unlike the all-or-nothing approach of some parenting books, The
Diaper-Free Baby addresses three categories of parents: full-time,
part-time, and occasional EC'ers. Parents can practice EC as much or as
little as fits their family and lifestyle. A support group within a
book, The Diaper-Free Baby also includes inspiring testimonials
throughout every chapter. Parents who have successfully practiced EC
identify common struggles, share experiences and problem-solving tips,
and provide encouragement for those new to the technique. Their
motivational stories together with Gross-Loh's practical advice will
appeal to all parents interested in a fresh alternative to traditional
toilet training.