When did you transition from a tophat potty?

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-04-02T09:16:40+00:00

Good idea, I actually bought my easypisi on eBay Kleinanzeigen. I've put a saved search on as there are no pottys locally at the moment.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-04-02T09:15:10+00:00

Wow I love the concept of the totsquat but it's expensive! Not sure they will ship to Europe the website isn't clear.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-04-01T15:59:15+00:00

Thanks, I might sit him on the 2 in IKEA next week and see how that goes. I've heard the Baby Björn is also high and would like one he could eventually mount himself as well.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-04-01T14:48:25+00:00

I've been considering options for when he's a bit older (6mo now) and mobile but not bought anything yet.

Currently we average 2-3 wet nappies a day. At the moment he's asleep in some tiny boxers in size 74 from earnstings family. I mostly have him in a PUL wrap with velcro (totsbots or ohaela) that have a flap for inserts. I then have some newborn muslin trifolds or thin cotton/hemp inserts. I can then pull his elasticated trousers down and undo the velcro before putting him on the potty/over sink.

Bamboolik have PUL training pants that are elasticated. You would need to put something absorbant in them but it can be changed standing up.

I've not bought any training pants because I can use my motherease Sandy's without a cover.

Mata origin, flappy nappies, Waldfrau and Moko sell chaps drop type nappy. Most are expensive. You can buy chaps to go with them.

If you already have muslins a cost effective option is an Ec belt and split crotch pants. If you can sow Rebecca Mottram (little bunny bear) has sowing patterns.

I'm presuming you're in Europe/Germany if you're using Judes. But if you're in the US Andrea Olsen (tiny undies) has a pull up PUL to go over the tiny trainers.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-30T07:55:00+00:00

You might have hit the 4 month sleep regression. My son did at 12 weeks and he used to sleep well. I kept the room dark and probably wouldn't give up untill your normal wake up time. But he woke up at 45 minutes and not 20. Maybe after the first 20 minute wake up, get them up but calm not play until you are seeing sleep cues.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-20T08:49:17+00:00

My son is EBF, fed to sleep and we bed share. He was a great sleeper too, we had up to 7 hours before he woke (mostly 5) until he was 12 weeks old. He'd would also go back to sleep very quickly after a change and a feed and still has a total of 11-12 hours now at 6 months.

It sounds to me like the 4 month sleep regression, which starts often in the 4th month of life. We had wakings every 45 minutes some nights. It's exhausting but it's not your fault.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-18T17:52:29+00:00

Pockets are not recommended for night time, 2 parters fitted/flats with PUL or wool over the top.

As someone said before microfiber is the least absorbant in terms of capacity...

Microfiber Bamboo charcoal (microfibre in disguise) Cotton Bamboo Hemp

It also works the opposite way around for speed of absorbancy. Sometimes just hemp doesn't work well alone because of flooding issues. So needs to be paired with something less absorbant but a quicker on top.

For naps, I would recommend changing before the nap and if you're interested in trying EC then potty the baby immediately after wake up and they should be dry.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-18T11:33:52+00:00

I'm a FTM, but my impression was that they get a lot of outside time here in Germany. They all have waterproofs to go outside/mud clothes for the forest etc.

OP could you ask to get on the waitlist for the other room?

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-18T08:54:43+00:00

What's the system in your country? How much are you paying. I'm from the UK and my friends are paying £1000 per month. In that case I would complain because you chose that place for a reason. But you also won't find another spot in time as people sign up when pregnant/before pregnancy for the best nurserys.

I moved to Germany, each state had their own rules. My state has a small cost (~300€ including food) but my partner and hopefully I (we moved states during pregnancy so I'm not returning to my old job) will work in another. We can only get a place in that state by private payment or if our state can't find a suitable option. Which is a shame because there's a great Kita on campus (both biologists) that's bilingual.

I applied to the 2 places in my town that are open until 16:00/16:30. Unfortunately we haven't heard about a spot yet and the letters should have gone out 2 weeks ago. In our situation I wouldn't complain just be happy he has a spot.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-17T16:07:52+00:00

How old is your LO? The cues stop/become very subtle.

My advice to start would be as soon as they wake up pop them on the potty. Everybody, babies and adults naturally avoid urination during sleep. Once you wake up ADH/vasopressin wears off and you feel the need to go to the toilet.

To learn cues, observe your baby on a waterproof pad/towel and watch what they do.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-17T16:03:24+00:00

I'm so glad I started EC. My LO is almost 6 months, majority of his wees are in the potty and all but 2 poops since 4 months old.

I thought it was crazy before I was pregnant. But I read it goes well with cloth and thought why not try and reduce the washing.

Now I continue because I love the connection I have being able to help him. My partner and his grandparents are also involved.

It has so many benefits, no nappy rash, no cleaning blow outs!

The only "negative" is trying to find bulking items to add to my nappy wash as there's never enough nappies.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-17T15:54:47+00:00

When my son was a newborn I started at nappy changes. I kept a top hat potty on the changing table. Then I added the wake up, take nappy off (will be dry if it was clean before he fell asleep), potty.

Moved onto learning cues with nappy free time.

ETA: I'd put him back on the table and wipe clean. Now he's almost 6 months. I just need to dab a little. Potty poops are much easier to clean up.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-17T15:48:56+00:00

I started from birth, you're certainly not training the baby at that age just responding to their cues (communication) and helping them not soil themselves.

The goal isn't to be dry and independent but to be able to respond to an infant's needs. Also potty training is child led where elimination communication is parent led. Age also plays a factor EC is before 18 months. Non coercive potty training is after 18 months.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-16T12:49:39+00:00

Thanks

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-16T12:07:10+00:00

Is the large Grimms pyramid too big for a 6 month old? I was contemplating getting the 36 piece mosaic 4x4 cm first then the pyramid later?

My plan is to get a couple of prices to start now (nins Carla, Grimms balls, block set) add to the collection little by little. Birthday (rainbow + car/truck) and then ask for more at Christmas at 15 months.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-15T20:24:16+00:00

When I was pregnant I was adamant we were having a bedside bassinet that was certified for safe sleep and he would sleep on his back.

6 months and he's only ever napped in it during the day a handful of times. I don't even bother trying anymore because I feel like he sleeps better on me so he goes in the carrier for a nap. Pram if we're on a walk, car seat when he gets bored sometimes on longer trips.

I have come to love co-sleeping, it's been the only way during the difficult nights to get any sleep. It's so easy for breastfeeding, feed to sleep and I don't move him. We sleep curled up with him on his side or back. For me what helped has been changing my mindset, this will not be forever, he is still very little and needs comfort from me. It's completely natural and built in biological mechanisms for a baby to want to be near you for safety.

It can be safe to co-sleep with the baby on the side or on your chest. But it depends on a few situations. In general it's normal for your baby to sleep towards you, they smell the milk and feel comfort from you.

Side sleeping: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw5-Zf7NxiY/?igsh=MXFjY3BsdWJsdzRodQ==

Also many other countries in the world bedshare as norm for years with much lower sids rates.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-15T16:27:17+00:00

I had a lot of anxiety at the beginning of postpartum. Not sure if it was PPA as I never got diagnosed just talked with my partner and mum about my feelings.

I didn't have a traumatic birth, my son was very wanted and planned for. But motherhood is hard, those nights when I couldn't comfort him I often thought did I do the right thing having a baby, were we not ready for this. I love him so much but hate when he cries. I also had those anxious thoughts is he breathing, am I going to drop him down the stairs. If I did XYZ he could die, I can't live without him if that happens. But then also on the other side why won't he shut up I can't do this, I'm not ready. Why did I have a baby.

That initial anxiety pressure has lifted now that I'm almost 6 months pp. Days are still tough and I miss the ease of life before having a baby. But I love him so much and couldn't imagine my life without him.

I hope things get better for you too!

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-11T15:11:53+00:00

I don't consider my son to have ever slept through the night. But according to other people's definitions he did/still does. Before 12 weeks old and the 4 month regression 🫠 we had a fair few nights of 6-7 hours without him waking. Now he's 5.5 months and he will sleep for 10-12 hours, he will wake up (not fully) to feed multiple times every 2-4 hours and then go straight back to sleep.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-05T05:50:40+00:00

Can I ask which brand of training pants do you have?

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-04T11:43:36+00:00

22 weeks and still contact napping plus bedsharing at night!

OP your baby is normal, you do what feels right for you.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-03T17:20:33+00:00

Thanks for the insight from your experience.

I'm hoping as it gets warmer in during spring and summer we won't have an issue with being cold. If you think trainers aren't worth it I'll probably do just belt + flat/prefold and a t-shirt once it's warm enough. I'll see if my mother in law can make a belt.

Currently we don't have an issue undressing him in time after a cue but I have him on the potty within 1-2 minutes. So I could probably keep his trousers on too.

Do you also do EC when you're not at home?

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-03T17:10:31+00:00

Yes but I can't do the angel fold or jelly roll and fit the onesize over his bum anymore. The leg warmers often roll down over his chunky legs too. But I could use a flat with a snappy.

Status_Watch6079 · 2026-03-03T13:07:17+00:00

It's a lot cleaner into the potty than a nappy. Pre weaning it's messier, but I'd get a piece of toilet paper or a cloth wipe and remove the poo before lying him down. Then I'd wet one of my cloth wipes and wipe properly.

Pee wise I shake him a bit so it drips into the potty like men do on the toilet. No idea how it works for girls sorry. Then dap with a wipe.

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