I was excited about ec since I was pregnant. I have read The Diaper Free Baby by Christine Gross-Loh and initially I thought I would start ec from day one but when the LO came out I decided that I would start ec at about 3 to 4 months when I will roughly know the pattern especially for his pooping times since it was way too often and very unpredictable when he was a newborn...
During about 4th week he started grunting very loudly and scream in pain trying to poop. It was heartbreaking to watch him and trying to pacify him but there was very little I could do except for some "bicycle" exercise. I thought he was constipated but our pediatrician said it was due to immature digestive system and they need to figure out which muscles to relax and how to push and as long as the consistency is soft (it was) there was nothing to worry about. I was still worried...
Once I decided to hold him above the sink. First time I tried it when he was smaller, about 2 weeks as well but it was very uncomfortable for me and for him and I was worried about propping his head properly... The second time I tried it was much easier (he was about 6 weeks then) and he pooped right away and was very happy after that. Since then every time I change the diaper I hold him over the sink and he usually does his business right away. The only funny thing is that regardless of the cue I give him (psssst sound or grunting sound) he first starts grunting and tries to poop and then sometimes he pees as well.
I am very happy that I was forced to start ec early since frankly I was a little afraid of it but in the end it was not that bad.
Now as the LO is getting heavier I am considering a potty and I have read many many reviews before settling for a bumbo toilet training seat. Did anybody use it for ec? If yes then at what age/how many pounds did you start doing it???
I also found this great toilet training system - the baby throne, but it costs 5 times bumbo's price and is shipped from Africa. Not sure if will get to try that one... Here is the link for those interested (this one can be used starting 4 months)
http://www.knightsbabytraining.com/Anyways, anybody is using Bumbo for ec??? Any thoughts?