Do you cue when breastfeeding?

[itchykitty]

New baby is rapidly approaching. I'm thinking that I'm going to try EC after a week or so of her being born. I've read diaper free baby (well really more skimmed through) and obviously this forum, but the question I have is...if you notice your baby eliminating while breastfeeding, do you make the cueing sound while they are nursing and going to the bathroom? Do you think that confuses them?

[sapphire_chan]

Yes, when you start you should cue whenever you notice them going, even if it's into a diaper or onto your lap. That helps build the connection that helps them relax and pee on cue a bit later. Around 6 weeks I accidentally introduced a "hold it!" cue as I rushed her to the potty, and that worked surprisingly well. (at first it was "hold it sweetie, cross those baby legs, please hold it" in a continuous stream that I think entertained her)

For a couple of weeks, I ended up going "hold it.... okay, *psss*" until she peed when I said "okay" at the point we were in the bathroom, but before I'd gotten her diaper all the way out of the way.

[hrsmom]

I agree, cue when you notice peeing. You can stop and take her, or just change the diaper, or whatever works. Your baby may not want to stop nursing to be taken potty! Some people potty while nursing. I never did, but I wasn't doing full time EC when my baby was tiny anyway. Congratulations!!

[theboysmama]

If your baby likes to go while nursing then you can place a potty bowl (or some kind of container) between your legs for catches. My dd likes to potty while nursing right after her nap so I set the bblp in my lap or sit on the floor and nurse her while she is on the potty. Whatever works