Going out with your diaper free baby can be a wonderful experience.
Elimination Communication can work even while you are away from home - some mothers find that they are even more successful at reading their babies' cues when they are out and about!
Dress your baby in clothes that have easy access. Infant clothes often have snaps on the pants you can quickly unsnap. Or dress your baby in pants, shorts, or thick tights that pull down easily.
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has a lot of practical information on dressing to go out, and has some good tips for how to dress a diaper free baby in cold weather.
When you're out you will probably notice that you can pick up on your baby's cues - and easily slip into a bathroom to help your baby eliminate. If you're at your car you can cue your baby over a container or little potty just as you do at home.
A small container with a tight-fitting lid is an excellent accessory to take along with you when you head out of the house. You can leave it in the car, or if it's small enough place it right in your bag. Dump it when you get to a bathroom or when you get home.
You may want to put your baby in a diaper when you go out. Use a cloth diaper or disposable. If you choose disposable consider an eco-friendly one, like Seventh Generation or Tushies. Another option is to put your baby in a pair of small training pants - which will hold one pee or so. They are much more trim than a diaper and easy to pull down.
If you want to put your baby in diapers in her car seat simply explain to her what is going on. Tell her if she needs to go you'll be stopping soon, or she can use the diaper and you'll change her immediately.
You can also let him be diaper free in the car seat. You may want to place a "puddle pad" under him in the seat just in case. Offer the potty to your baby just before you leave and as soon as you arrive at your destination. You may find that your baby stays dry on short rides and as he gets older may stay dry even on longer drives.
As you get out and about you'll soon learn where there are clean bathrooms. You can offer to help your baby eliminate at those places. Libraries, bookstores, children's stores and upscale clothing stores often have clean restrooms.
Look for a large stall that you can comfortably hold your baby over the potty in. Some restrooms have a changing table inside the stall. These are ideal because you can help your baby undress on the changing table and then hold him over the toilet. Or if you bring a small container in your bag you can cue your baby over that.
If you're going on an adventure outside diaper free can be easy. Just stop on the side of the nature trail to help your baby go! Many babies won't eliminate if they are in a sling or carrier, so just be sure to take plenty of "pit stops."
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You can also carry a small container with you, just as you would if you were going anywhere else. Many babies love to go outdoors because there is just so much to look at and experience, and the fresh air feels good on their body.
Enjoy taking your diaper free baby out! You'll be free of bulky diaper bags and can opt for a trimmer, more stylish model. Your baby will love the freedom of movement that she'll have without a thick diaper around her bottom! It's a great situation for both of you.
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