Last week, I shared about how elimination communication (EC) is part of my tandem nursing strategy, and several people reached out wanting to know more.
There’s a big misconception that EC means diaper-free. No, I do not let my babies go around peeing and pooping wherever they please! That is a quick route to frustration for everyone.
What I mean by EC is really “EC with diaper back up.” Or maybe even just using “pottytunities” at strategic times.
Like grown ups, babies are pretty consistent with needing to potty when they wake up, whether it’s from the night or a daytime nap.
Supporting babies to have a consistent elimination routine is a good way to start synchronizing their digestive system.
I don’t think it’s a coincidence the circadian rhythm isn’t considered fully mature until around 2-3 years of age, which is also when most families wean and potty-train.
I was lucky to learn about EC the night before my first child was born, so I’m now on my 4th baby and it’s pretty much as second-nature as anything else.
Having seen this in their younger siblings, my older kids all incorporate pottying into their doll games, which I find very cute!
From the circadian standpoint, healthy elimination is part of healthy eating and healthy digestion, which in turn supports the circadian gut-brain axis.
Pottying is an overlooked parenting skill, and if there is any message I might want to share today it’s that you don’t have to be all-or-nothing about it to get some benefits from starting before official potty-training.
What else is important to prioritize for baby first thing in the morning?
Morning sunlight, of course!
After the initial postpartum lie-in, it’s important to start getting baby in the natural light to synchronize their circadian rhythm.
The younger a person is, the more sensitive to artificial light and non-native electromagnetic frequencies. This is for several reason, including:
A baby’s pineal gland is not calcified with Fluoride, so nocturnal melatonin release (once that begins after the first month of life) will be really high. ←this also makes children more sensitive to blue light, which I will be talking about on the Quantum Biology Collective podcast soon
With the growing influence of artificial light, non-native electromagnetic frequencies, and indoor environments that further separate us from Nature—for example, my kids still play soccer on grass, but in the neighboring town, they play on astroturf—all of this getting out in Nature to strengthen the circadian rhythm is becoming increasingly imperative.
What’s an indispensable part of your morning baby routine?
Morning matters for baby
Morning matters for baby
Morning matters for baby
What’s the first thing you do with baby when you wake up?
Most likely, it’s a diaper change!
But if it is something else, share with us in the comments! What’s your morning routine with baby like?
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Last week, I shared about how elimination communication (EC) is part of my tandem nursing strategy, and several people reached out wanting to know more.
There’s a big misconception that EC means diaper-free. No, I do not let my babies go around peeing and pooping wherever they please! That is a quick route to frustration for everyone.
What I mean by EC is really “EC with diaper back up.” Or maybe even just using “pottytunities” at strategic times.
Like grown ups, babies are pretty consistent with needing to potty when they wake up, whether it’s from the night or a daytime nap.
Supporting babies to have a consistent elimination routine is a good way to start synchronizing their digestive system.
Here’s a quick guide in case you have no idea what I’m talking about: Easy Start Guide to Elimination Communication by Andrea Olsen.
I don’t think it’s a coincidence the circadian rhythm isn’t considered fully mature until around 2-3 years of age, which is also when most families wean and potty-train.
I was lucky to learn about EC the night before my first child was born, so I’m now on my 4th baby and it’s pretty much as second-nature as anything else.
Having seen this in their younger siblings, my older kids all incorporate pottying into their doll games, which I find very cute!
From the circadian standpoint, healthy elimination is part of healthy eating and healthy digestion, which in turn supports the circadian gut-brain axis.
Pottying is an overlooked parenting skill, and if there is any message I might want to share today it’s that you don’t have to be all-or-nothing about it to get some benefits from starting before official potty-training.
What else is important to prioritize for baby first thing in the morning?
Morning sunlight, of course!
After the initial postpartum lie-in, it’s important to start getting baby in the natural light to synchronize their circadian rhythm.
The younger a person is, the more sensitive to artificial light and non-native electromagnetic frequencies. This is for several reason, including:
A baby’s pineal gland is not calcified with Fluoride, so nocturnal melatonin release (once that begins after the first month of life) will be really high. ←this also makes children more sensitive to blue light, which I will be talking about on the Quantum Biology Collective podcast soon
A baby’s brain and nervous systems is not yet myelinated, so nerves have less shielding from the excitation from electromagnetic frequencies.
Greater hydration and ionic content.
With the growing influence of artificial light, non-native electromagnetic frequencies, and indoor environments that further separate us from Nature—for example, my kids still play soccer on grass, but in the neighboring town, they play on astroturf—all of this getting out in Nature to strengthen the circadian rhythm is becoming increasingly imperative.
What’s an indispensable part of your morning baby routine?
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