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Mom Potty-Trains Newborn Daughter, Her Method Shocks Viewers

Mom Potty-Trains Newborn Daughter, Her Method Shocks Viewers

Summary

A mother from Perth, Australia, surprised internet viewers by using a method called elimination communication (EC) to potty-train her 3-week-old baby. In this approach, parents listen and respond to their baby's signals for bathroom needs, trying to catch bowel movements in a toilet instead of using diapers. The video shared on TikTok gained significant attention, leading to both amazement and questions from viewers.

Key Facts

  • The mother, Chey Makope, started potty training her 3-week-old daughter using elimination communication.
  • Elimination communication involves reacting to a baby's body signals for bathroom needs.
  • Chey does not follow any formal training guide but relies on social media advice and her instincts.
  • Chey reports that using EC helps make diaper changes easier and understand her baby's routine better.
  • The video of Chey using this method gained over 2.4 million views on TikTok.
  • An expert explained that EC is not potty training in the traditional sense since babies need adult help at all steps.
  • Parents typically keep diapers as a backup when practicing EC.
  • Reactions to Chey's video ranged from disbelief to interest, with some parents sharing their positive experiences.
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