It's called infant potty training, or elimination communication.... there are LOADS of booking written on the topic, and it really is BRILLIANT! I did it with my daugher (now 2 1/2) and everyone is still so amazed... Along with breastfeeding, I think it contributed to our massively strong bond and open and honest relationship... even now in her "terrible twos". Hope that helps! Antonia

I agree, my mum said that all four of us were potty trained by 18 months which made life a lot easier. I tried it out and put my daughter on the potty from 1 yr, especially when I could tell she needed a poo! She was great, and when I produced a potty would generally oblige, however, we moved house and I lost the focus. It was easier to just put another disposable nappy on...but if I had stuck with it I honestly believe she would have been potty trained around 18 mths (in the day!)

I read this article too. My mum says I was potty trained in the day at 18 months although wasn't dry at night until I was about 3. I think maybe we leave it too late these days because disposables are so easy. Don't know anyone who's written a book about it though.