from the article; "Some believe that our society’s sexual problems may begin when our babies learn to switch off from their genital area because of the unpleasant sensations of wearing a "walking toilet." '

Because it's only societies that use nappies who experience sexual problems? What a strange theory.
Anyway, this sounds like a great idea. DD1 is toilet training at the moment at 2.5 years and we have LOTS of accidents! Perhaps doing this prior to potty training would've been a good idea. And of course, having that connection with your baby sounds beautiful.