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.)
It may be summer here in our part of the world, but I know many folks in our EC community hail from regions that are in winter right now. And no matter where in the world you are, it’s never too earl…
Can you even run errands and do your thing– WHILE your baby is diaper-free?? Doing EC while shopping does NOT have to be stressful or terrifying. In fact, just as with travel + EC, shopping diaper-fr…
Planning a trip this summer? Does the idea of pottying in a train or a plane freak you out? What about pottying on a road trip or a nature hike? In this week’s episode, I’ll tell you about ALL the di…
So you got the “4 Roads to Potty Time” down pat. You know WHEN your baby needs to go. But what do you actually do NEXT to catch that pee or poo?? In this week’s episode, I go over exactly what “potty…
Unassisted birth. Freebirth. Self-directed birth. What is an undisturbed birth REALLY like?
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Are you expecting a little one soon? Wondering how to prepare for your newborn's arrival with Elimination Communication in mind? We've got you covered! This week’s episode is jam-packed with essentia…
Have you ever had a hunch about something that turned out to be spot on? When it comes to taking baby to the potty, sometimes you just KNOW. This week’s episode is about intuition – the last (but not…
Did you know Elimination Communication has an expiration date? If your kiddo is 18m+ and you’re still doing EC, you HAVE to listen to this episode! It’s time to switch gears to potty training. There …
Most babies hold their pee in various situations, so pottying them before or after these events is usually successful. These are typical times that most babies usually need to pee. We call this gener…
Sometimes we just need to share our stories! Today I share my entire EC journey with my first son, Kaiva, from beginning to end. I hope that my journey ECing Kaiva informs your EC practice or helps y…
When does your baby need to pee? There are four ways to find out. Today's episode covers #2: your baby's natural timing. If you can get acquainted with your baby's natural timing, EC will be that muc…
Infant Pottying can be rare in most Western countries. People have strong reactions to what seems odd to them: A baby without diapers? Pottying at that age? Asking to go to the bathroom...at birth? M…
EC is great… if you know what to look for and if you've got some information on-hand about the different ways to know your baby has to potty. I’m going to teach you 4 ways to know when your baby need…
What is a miss? What is a pottytunity? What exactly is a peenie-weenie?? This week's episode covers the vocabulary that most people use when talking about doing elimination communication with their b…
Now that you’ve got a better idea of what elimination communication IS, let’s get into the nuts and bolts! In today’s episode I’ll help you orient yourself towards the big picture of what EC is, incl…
So many folks put off trying or starting EC because they believe you have to be with your child 24/7 and that you have to do EC 100% full time or not at all. This simply isn't true! In today’s episod…
What’s the most important thing all parents need to know about elimination communication? What about the primary cause of potty pauses? Or the biggest mistake folks make with EC? In today’s episode, …
When can you begin EC? What’s the optimal starting age? In today’s episode, I share an overview of how starting at certain ages can have positives and negatives, and help you get a grip on what to do…
Have you tried explaining elimination communication to someone and gotten stuck? It can be tricky to describe in a short, concise way, especially when we’re talking to people who are used to popular …
Ever wonder why EC is so popular? What are the benefits of doing EC with our babies? And what pushes parents over the edge of doubt into a world of possibility...a world where babies don’t have to de…