Ashley Marcin, in her Healthline article, emphasized that responding to a baby’s vulnerability and needs through Elimination Communication (EC) can strengthen the parent-child connection, rooted in attachment parenting. She highlighted that EC encourages caregivers to pick up on a child’s cues, including crying, fostering better understanding between babies and parents.
Marcin acknowledged the drawbacks of EC, noting that it requires the caregiver’s full attention, making it potentially challenging for new parents, nannies, or daycare workers. Additionally, EC may lead to occasional messes.
Readers on Apost.com shared varying opinions on Linwood and Lower’s video about EC parenting in February 2021. Enola Hoffman Christensen critiqued the approach, stating, “This isn’t toilet training. It’s parent training.” Conversely, Victoria Aiya Levno defended EC, citing its normalcy in other countries, cost-saving benefits, and environmental friendliness.
Despite the mixed reactions, Lower and Linwood continued practicing EC, as shown in their November 2020 video, foregoing the use of diapers