Has anyone tried EC (Elimination Communication) with twins?

Tracy - posted on 10/08/2010

Aicha, what methods did you use to get her potty trained?

Aicha - posted on 10/03/2010

my daughter is a year old and she tells me when she has to pee she has her own potty and has been using it regularly since she was 9 1/2 months old

Tracy - posted on 10/02/2010

Hmmm? Am starting to think EC is really not for me. Still am considering potty training earlier than the average age here in the West. At least try to get them out of diapers during the day... FULL potty training including bedtime is another matter. I have read from numerous sources that it is easier to toilet train a child when she is 18-20 months old (but for boys it is better to wait even longer since they often lack the necessary language and fine motor skills). This time frame is supposed to be easier because of the child wanting to please his/her parents. Of course I may change my mind depending where my girls are developmentally at that time. We'll see. I might just be dreaming... certainly wouldn't be my first misconception about raising children! LOL!

On a side note I find it very interesting that most of the world has their babies potty trained by 18 months or by 24 months the very latest. Seems like potty training might be a cultural thing. Since here in the west we tend to be so "child focussed" I guess it shouldn't come as a surprise.

Emily - posted on 10/01/2010

waiting to potty train until they can control it and tell me 24/7..as a therapist I know most kids are not ready to fully be potty trained no accidents until closer to 2.5 - 3, I do know approximatly when they go, but I feel like if I put them on the potty its training me not them lol!....the older they are I have heard the less time you actually spend on training..but each kid is different so if yours can do it , go for it!..we did cloth diapers and everyone thought we were crazy, but it was a great decsion.

Danielle - posted on 10/01/2010

I haven't tried it...it sounds interesteing but...my boys were 2 in June, and they are ALMOST potty trained. I went and bought regular toddler underwear for them, and grant it, they do still have accidents (rarely) but the only time they wear a diaper is nap time and bed time (we'll work on that later). I don't think I would have been able to do EC...not with 2. Good Luck with whatever you decide!

Birgit - posted on 10/01/2010

I've heard of it, too, but especially with twins - oy vei. I wouldn't have minded trying it with a singleton, but I just don't think personally I could handle it with our girls.

Tracy - posted on 09/30/2010

I am not sure if it is for me either... Am really curious what mom's who have tried it have to say.

Heather - posted on 09/30/2010

I have heard of moms who did it, and thought of doing it... but never had the courage...