Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever heard of the Normal Crying Curve? It’s the idea that babies cry more and more until they peak at 6-8 weeks—then the fussiness magically fades by 3 months. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? 🤔
Research suggests (scientific study sourced below) that EC contributes to a reduction in unexplained infant cryingthat babies often cry because they need to pee or poop—but in diapers, they have no choice but to go in a non-beneficial posture. 😬 A pilot study found that babies whose parents responded to these cues with Elimination Communication (EC) cried 50.3% less, and by 6 weeks, up to 70.9% less! 🚀
Could EC be the missing piece to soothing your baby? ❤️
go to godiaperfree.com to get a free one page guide for your 0-18 month old baby (and follow for more EC and pottying tips)!
Source: “Elimination communication contributes to a reduction in unexplained infant crying” Geraldine J Jordan, Kelly Arbeau, Denise McFarland, Kelly Ireland, Alescia Richardson
Ever heard of the Normal Crying Curve? It’s the idea that babies cry more and more until they peak at 6-8 weeks—then the fussiness magically fades by 3 months. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? 🤔
Research suggests (scientific study sourced below) that EC contributes to a reduction in unexplained infant cryingthat babies often cry because they need to pee or poop—but in diapers, they have no choice but to go in a non-beneficial posture. 😬 A pilot study found that babies whose parents responded to these cues with Elimination Communication (EC) cried 50.3% less, and by 6 weeks, up to 70.9% less! 🚀
Could EC be the missing piece to soothing your baby? ❤️
go to godiaperfree.com to get a free one page guide for your 0-18 month old baby (and follow for more EC and pottying tips)!
Source: “Elimination communication contributes to a reduction in unexplained infant crying” Geraldine J Jordan, Kelly Arbeau, Denise McFarland, Kelly Ireland, Alescia Richardson
