NATURAL INFANT HYGIENE (NIH)
HNI is an approach to continence for babies from birth to 18 months.
Seeinformation textson HNI here.
See workshops on HNI here.
For information on HNI between parents, a workshop in visio or face-to-face, led by Christina, creator ofEcopitchoun, a French specialist in HNI, host since 2004 and mother of 4 children.
On this page you'll find clothes and accessories to help you practicenatural infant hygiene with serenity, respecting baby's physiology and freedom of movement.
1/ Potties:
-*HNI potties:
suitable for infants and babies up to 18 months. Remember to tilt the potty with baby crouched over it.
- *HNI potty cloth:
This potty cover keeps baby relaxed, so he doesn't tense up when he comes into contact with the potty's cold plastic.
- anatomical potties:
from around 18 months, but may be suitable a little earlier depending on baby's morphology.
- fabrics for anatomical potties and other baby potties:
This potty cover keeps baby relaxed so he doesn't tense up against the potty's cold plastic.
- *portable accordion potties: for babies (as well as adults), unisex, for urine only. The flexible part makes it discreet and adaptable to different situations and positions.
- 2-in-1 potties and their bags:
potty and toilet reducer. Think of the bag as a washable receptacle for this potty.
- Urinal potties:
a baby who refuses the potty will appreciate this fun new place.
- Brushes for HNI potty and urinals.
- Thermochromic targets for toilets.
2/ PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
- Ecopants: washable, waterproof diaper, also very practical for the HNI as it stays attached to the body when you offer the potty. Very thin for the same absorption capacity as a diaper. Economical: just a few diapers, and inserts to suit your daily routine.
- *Nappies: non-waterproof, the best-sellers being either hourglass diapers with an adjustable elastic waistband, or large, very thin diapers to be folded with a Snappi.
-*Adjustable waistbands for different systems, including Protect'Hop, Mini-HNI, hourglass or rectangular diapers, etc.
- Training pants that transform into classic pants when baby is continent, so they last longer. In wool, organic cotton, recycled knitwear, etc.
- Training shorts that transform into classic shorts when baby is continent. Wide elastic waistband keeps baby's tummy warm.
- Mini-HNI: minimalist HNI system, pocket, organic or bamboo version.
- Protect'hop: HNI system in wool and organic cotton.
- *Alèse: mattress and floor protection. The complete set in wool is an alternative to lambskins.
- Protec'sol: on the floor, in the bed, in the stroller or car seat, and also to put under baby when we carry him on our knees when needed.
- Genapants: fleece pants with a band at the crotch to attach protection.
- *Fabrics by the meter: mattress protectors that you can cut to size, or fabrics for DIY.
3/ ADAPTED CLOTHING:
- *Longlegs: 34 cm Ecopitchoun leggings in organic merino, organic cotton, recycled knitwear, etc. Replaces tights and keeps baby's legs warm.
- *HNI T-shirts, sweatshirts and cloth diapers replace bodysuits and keep baby's tummy warm. You won't have to remove the snaps when changing or offering baby the potty. In organic merino wool, organic cotton or recycled knitwear.
- Open crotch pants for quicker potty training: Ecopitchoun evolutionary pants (2 sizes from birth to 3 years) keep baby's tummy warm, in organic merino wool, organic cotton or recycled knitwear. Also available in fleece, linen, cotton, recycled wool, etc.
- *The babygown convertible sleeping bag: baby is warm at night with nothing underneath. The fabric extends beyond the feet, so they're warm too. To offer baby the potty or change his diaper, simply zip up the garment. No snaps, no clothes to take off and put back on to wake him up. Convertible: a snap system separates the legs so you can fasten baby in the car seat or stroller without waking him up.
- *The babygown: thinner than the gigoteuse model, in fine organic cotton or thicker recycled knit, it's worn more like a dress or tunic. Baby's feet stay warm as the garment protrudes. To offer baby the potty or change his diaper, simply zip up the garment. No snaps, no clothes to take off and put back on again, which could wake him up. When baby is awake, the babygown transforms into a dress or tunic by pulling up the elastic.
- Organic cotton knickers for babies from birth. Also available in organic merino or upcycled wool.
- Soft slippers: in cotton or leather, they are machine washable.
- Jambiocho socks: high socks that can be used as short legwarmers.
- Knee pads: to lengthen jambiocho socks, hold up falling legwarmers, relieve baby's knees when crawling, and protect elbows if necessary.
4/ HNI AT NIGHT:
* Items with an asterisk at the beginning of the line are preferred for night-time use.
See article: how to do HNI at night?
5/ ACCESSORIES:
- Washable wipes adapted to the size of baby's hand, very practical when he starts going to the potty on his own: no need to count the number of sheets of toilet paper, no rolls that unroll unintentionally, no hazardous folding. You can moisten wipes and place them next to the anatomical potty and a bucket for used wipes. This way, your baby will be clean and more independent.
- Snappy: fastener for fine cotton diapers.
- Protective sheets to catch the bulk of stools in cloth diapers.
- Wet laundry bag: useful when you're out and about, to store laundry that will go into the wash when you get home.
- Pregnancy jewelry: the bola soothes baby, and reconnects him to his intra-uterine sensations.
- Ecological cleaning products
6/ BOOKS:
Books are essential to keep you on track.