C and R W. (crw) reviewed on 2/26/2011 + 18 more book reviews

Diaper Free provides a LOT of interesting background information about EC (elimination communication) and has been encouraging to me in various ways. The mention of unassisted birth, breastfeeding, babywearing, co-sleeping, etc was all very comforting to me because I feel rather alone in those different matters and it encourages me to see that I am not the only one who does them. Also, the information she presents about disposable diaper marketing in the US, toilet training myths, and EC in other countries is VERY eye-opening and fascinating. The first couple of chapters discuss infant care as nature intended and intuition. Another chapter discusses the physiology of elimination - highly interesting and provides a different aspect as to why EC works. There is also a chapter about special situations such as single parents, adopted babies, children with special needs, parents with physical challenges, bed wetting, etc. This book is very thorough and goes beyond just the matter learning and implementing EC. If you're looking for a very informative, deep book about EC that examines it from different directions then this is the one to get. If you're needing something more practical and simple to reference, I recommend The Diaper Free Baby book by Christine Gross-loh. Both books are definitely worth reading, in my opinion.

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