This group is for Vancouver Island and surrounding area's/Island in BC, Canada a local group of the international organization, Diaper Free Baby (www.diaperfreebaby.org). We offer support for parents and parents-to-be interested in or practicing Elimination Communication (EC), also known as Natural Infant Hygiene (NIH) and Infant Potty Training (IPT).

Benefits of Infant Potty Training
The three big winners are baby, parent(s) and the environment. Here is a more complete list of the benefits of infant potty training.
-Enhances bonding through closeness, natural communication and loving patience.
-Responds to infants’ natural elimination communication and timing.
-Taps into first window of learning (sensitive period) for toilet learning.
-Eliminates or drastically reduces diaper use.
-Allows babies to achieve reasonable control by 12-18 months.
-Lets baby complete potty training at a relatively young age (around 24 months).
-Avoids/eliminates enuresis (bed wetting).
-Prevents diaper rash.
-Eliminates embarrassing "accidents" for toddlers.
-Allows dad or other close, trusted ones to bond and communicate with baby.
-Yields big savings on diapers and laundry costs.
-Keeps babies in touch with their own bodies.
-Reduces risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
(Taken from Infant Potty Training website - see links)


Please note we are parents ourselves so it may take a bit to respond to any requests but hang in there, we will get to you!

Moderator, DFB Vancouver IS