EC Clothes

Having clothing for your baby that comes off easily and quickly makes ECing much more enjoyable.  Trying to wrestle your baby out of overalls, or an outfit of pants, onesie and diaper can take a long time.  In the winter you need to make sure your baby is warm but if possible try looking at these options for clothes.

Gowns

http://www.etsy.com/listing/117398270/hand-appliqued-personalized-infant-baby?
I loved these, all you need with it is a pair of socks.  You can even add a pair of leg warmers too if you like.

Leg Warmers

Here is a great tutorial on making your own: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/baby_leg_warmers_aka_baby_legs

Wool Longies

http://www.etsy.com/listing/118287828/custom-upcycled-wool-longies?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=wool+longies&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all
You can make these yourself or order them custom made for the same price as a diaper cover!  Wool is amazing - you can use it as a diaper cover, or on its own when making the transition to diaper free.  They can be used as a cover (dried between each wetting) until they start to smell.  I've never actually waited that long to clean mine, I usually let them be used around 5 times.  I do think lanolizing is pretty darn neat, it aids a lot with wicking!  It is especially great when you get a scented lanolin like blueberry.  :)

Elimination Communication Update:

Well, our son is now six and a half months old.  A friend of a friend said that her child was potty trained at six months so if one person could do it I thought I could too.  This had been my goal, I'll admit I am a little competitive.  My son turned six months and I really pushed to get him out of diapers but it wasn't so fun.  We both got frustrated and then I relaxed and faced the fact that it was out of my hands and not all kids are the same.

As a couple weeks went by I realized it was easier at night to not have a diaper on him since we were having trouble getting him over the potty in time.  I got tired of changing sheets so I just put a towel down over a waterproof mat instead so clean up was a breeze.  This really boosted my confidance and  I started leaving the diaper off during the day.  A few more days went by and I realized we were only having one or two pees not over the toilet.  And, we were going diaperless all day and all night!  This was so encouraging.

Now as we approach seven months we've taken trips into town with out a diaper on with success.  He does still wear a diaper if we got out cross country skiing or anywhere where I cant take him potty, like the church nursery.

I am so proud of my son my heart wants to burst.  And I really, really want to brag about how I don't have to clean up poopy diapers, especially since we've started solids.

Yeah!  We're doin' it!