So today let’s talk about why babies cry while peeing.
You hold your newborn baby over the potty, as carefully and calmly as you’ve been taught...and then your baby begins to cry!
Talk about something that can both unnerve you and cripple your confidence in elimination communication.
Why does this happen? And what can you do?
First, don't panic. Okay? Okay.
This is actually a common phenomenon, and also one that I've experienced personally. We're going to talk you through it today, so hold on to your postpartum sweatpants.
You will learn: What crying while peeing can really mean Methods for soothing your baby through this phase What to do when negative self-talk creeps in About the fourth trimester More options to hold your baby over the potty comfortably When to rule out possible health reasons with your pediatrician. Links and other resources mentioned today: The Go Diaper Free Book Go Diaper Free Supply List Dunstan Baby Language EC Classic Hold Kushies Waterproof Pad Podcast Episode 38 - Sound Associations Baby Leggings and Warmers Dr. Sears Baby Book Free Observation Log The Tiny Potty Training Book Top Hat Potty at TinyUndies.com Easy Start Guide for EC (Free Download)#53: The Ultimate Guide to EC Back-ups
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#50: The unassisted waterbirth of our 5th baby: Full Birth Story
#49: Counting catches and misses
#48: The purpose of a diaper
#47: Teaching baby to signal
#46: The re-set
#45: Starting solids
#44: How do you potty train a baby?
#42: Why babies resist the potty
#41: When to move from diapers to undies
#40: Transitioning to the big toilet
#39: Moving from in-arms to a potty
#38: Sound association
#37: The poop enigma
#36: A camel
#35: Starting but not catching a thing
#34: Sleep causing a potty pause
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