Summertime is potty training time and Close Parent’s reusable training pants make the transition from nappy to potty easy and hassle free…

With cute embroidered characters, the pull-up style pant is designed to hold ‘little accidents’ (due to the waterproof outer,)while allowing your toddler the feeling of wetness to help little ones stay dry sooner. Super-slim, the training pants have snug-fitting leg cuffs and waistband and come in gorgeously super soft soya velour (Cosy Fit) and fast-drying microfibre (Cool Fit).

Available in 4 sizes: Small – 12-18m, Medium – 18 – 24m, Large – 2 – 2½ years, Extra large – 2½ +, they come in a pack of 2. RRP $38

Talking about toilet training have you heard of Elimination Communication? This method of toileting has been handed down from generation to generation, and turns the tables on infant toilet training, making it ecologically sustainable, fascinating and fun!

This very natural, gentle, environmentally friendly way of dealing with your babies waste is based on the belief that babies are aware of their elimination processes from birth and are able to communicate this awareness. Tuning into your babies needs can enhance your communication and bond with your baby. As the practice progresses and the communication deepens, you can come to intuitively ‘know’ when your baby needs to eliminate and can respond accordingly.

Elimination Communication can be practiced full or part-time, or can even be put on hold during times when circumstances make it more difficult. As each family and baby is unique, so is the way they tailor their practice of EC to suit their needs.

Turning to this method is a way of reducing our environmental impact. The savings in water usage, detergents, plastics consumed, trees used for wood pulp, chemical production methods, not to mention non-biodegradable landfill, unsustainable, non-organic cotton farming, and of course transportation, are very significant for the earth.