Diaper-Free Babies

I thought the diaper-free movement would last as long as a toddler's attention span, but it seems to be gaining momentum.

Not in my house, of course.

I appreciate the environmental benefits of a world without disposable diapers, and I applaud those who care enough about the planet to undergo such an endeavor. But I just can't imagine investing that much time and energy into something that, frankly, sounds so unnatural. Can we really toilet train infants, or are we just training ourselves to figure out when Junior has to go?

Sometimes I let Hendrick run naked during diaper changes to air out his bottom, and every now and then he leaves a little puddle behind. It's funny to see that bemused look on his face as he watches himself go.

Potty training my boy is going to be hard enough. I'll save my energy for that.

If any of my readers has experimented or had success with the diaper-free method, we would love to hear from you.

Here's a column that appeared in the Epoch Times written by a mother who doesn't diaper her baby:

http://en.epochtimes.com/news/7-6-13/56392.html