Coaxing Baby to Poo

Image by Ian Kershaw via FlickrAfter the flying poo incident, I wanted to see how I can play an active role in ensuring that Immanuel "poos on demand" instead of giving surprise attacks. Maybe even start on potty training early ( i hear some parents saying that i am mad).

Googled and read some articles online which I thought to note down for references.

Some ideas on a website I first stumbled upon
http://www.gladdads.com/2010/03/constipation-situation-how-to-make-your.html

Quite a good article on baby poo
http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Mike-Patrick%20Jr,%20MD-1104/pediascribe-7416.php

My First introduction to Elimination Communication
http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9607/Is-It-Possible-to-PottyToilet-Train-your-BabyInfant-REVISED/#

Can we train infants to poo at desired times?
http://babyparenting.about.com/od/pottytraining/a/Infant-Potty-Training.htm

I almost died laughing when trying to take a leaf out of infant-pooping-training from animals.
http://squirrelrefuge.org/squirrel_refuge_web_site_010.htm

In the wild, baby squirrels are stimulated to urinate (pee) and defecate (poop) by their mother gently licking the genital area until the baby relieves itself.

Potty Training for Dummies - Quite comprehensive
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/potty-training-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html


Perhaps I will start experimenting soon. :)