Andrea Olson of Go Diaper Free explains elimination communication - the concept of pottying your baby, as early as birth - which is what people have done for all of human history and in today’s world where there are no diapers. She makes it easy to integrate EC into your modern lifestyle as a new parent, demystifies how to know your baby needs to go, how to take them to the toilet instead of primarily relying on the diaper, and makes EC approachable, accessible, and fun, for all parents...whether part-time, with or without diapers, and in any region of the world. Contrary to popular marketing messages, diapers are tools, not toilets, and babies are ALL born “ready” to use the toilet. Learn how to connect with your baby on this very natural level with Andrea’s expert guidance, and experience the freedom of a life without dependence upon diapers, a life without traumatic toilet training, a life where your baby gets a head start on developing motor skills, communication, and learning by prioritizing this age-appropriate skill (0-18 months). EC honors your baby’s dignity and makes parenting THAT much easier! Stop changing blowouts...and learn how to listen to your baby’s requests for good hygiene. Learn more at godiaperfree.com. (PS - Andrea also occasionally covers potty training, for those of you who find us after 18 months.)
If you started EC when your baby was teeny tiny, maybe you’re starting to notice it’s getting harder to hold them over the top hat potty or sink. Sore wrists and forearms– I’ve been there! Maybe your…
You may have heard the term sound association tossed around the EC community. Now, how do you actually do it? What sounds should you make? How does it help baby go potty?I’ll tell you all about it in…
OK so EC has been going well, your baby is a toddler now, and…suddenly she starts pooping her pants when she never did before?? In this episode let’s talk about some things that can cause a seemingly…
Camels famously(?) store all their water in their bodies and…don’t go pee a lot. Is your baby super good at holding in their pee? Does your baby have a hard time relaxing over the potty to actually g…
Maybe you’ve decided to start EC (hooray!) but every time you take baby to the potty…they’ve already gone (argh!)Maybe you’re wondering if you’re doing something wrong…Maybe you’re worried you starte…
Maybe your LO is finally sleeping through the night, but absolutely refusing the potty in the daytime. When your baby moves into a new sleep routine (often around 6mo but can happen any time!) we oft…
So you’ve been trying the Easy Catches and giving pottytunities. Now you’re running into the times when they might have more poop still…or you think they need to pee but you’ve been waiting over the …
We’ve gone over the first 3 Easy Catches: The Wake Up Pee, The Diaper Change, and The Poop. Now it’s time for the last but not least: Ins and Outs! This boils down to transitions. Basically every tim…
“Pottying a newborn is crazy.” “Why don’t you just use diapers??” “Is EC even safe?”
I’ve been there. I’ve gotten the weird looks, the skeptical questions, the feeling of being intensely judged for …
This one is my favorite Easy Catch of the four. Most of us have totally seen the exact moment our baby is getting ready to poop. What can you do instead of just watching them go and cleaning up after…
If you appreciate elimination communication for its alignment with the natural biology of infants, you'll enjoy baby-led weaning! In today’s brand new episode, I’m talking to dietician Katie Ferraro …
You take off your baby’s diaper and they immediately pee on you. Has this happened to you? Here’s how to turn that into an Easy Catch , and start teaching your LO where pee goes- in the potty! Listen…
The Four Easy Catches are the best way to get started with elimination communication. Today’s episode is all about Easy Catch #1 - The Wake Up Pee. Whether you’re brand new to EC or just need a refr…
How do you tell if your baby needs to go to the potty? How can you teach them to signal? How does signaling look different from newborn to older infant stages? What if my baby NEVER signals? Listen t…
Do you feel like you’ve fallen off the wagon with EC? Maybe baby is starting to become mobile. Maybe mom or dad have to go back to work. Maybe life is just “going back to normal” after that sweet ne…
Daytime EC is one thing, but taking your baby to potty at night is a whole different beast. How do you do it without everyone losing sleep? What if your LO suddenly resists big time? This episode is …
What did people do centuries ago, before disposable diapers? When did they hit the scene? And how have they affected potty training, our environment, our children, and us as parents? Whether you’re n…
Help! What do you do when your LO simply REFUSES to use the potty? Even worse, maybe they seem to prefer the diapers (or floor/underwear/you 💀) Let’s talk about why baby is not simply being frustrati…
Whether you’re new to EC or you’re a veteran, there is nothing better than learning from somebody who is an absolute trailblazer in the infant potty training world. Listen to the SECOND half of my in…
This week, we’re throwing it back to my talk with a true OG of EC: author and EC trailblazer Laurie Boucke! Over the years, I’ve mentored and helped SO many parents in their EC journeys But when I wa…