The Go Diaper Free Podcast

What does the Stone Age have to do with EC? In this episode, I'm applying The Continuum Concept to elimination communication — and it might totally reframe how you see potty learning. Before disposable diapers, potty charts, and formalized "training." There was just… responding to babies. We'll talk about what our ancestors likely did, how modern culture shifted things, and why EC actually makes a whole lot of sense when you zoom way out. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/107 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

You know the look: they get quiet, they disappear, maybe they hide behind the couch. And by the time you realize what's happening… it's too late. If you've got a stealth pooper on your hands, this episode is for you. I'm sharing 4 simple ways to handle the hiding, the sneaking, and the "don't look at me while I poop" phase — without turning it into a battle. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/106 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

Okay this one is SO interesting. What's actually happening in real EC homes around the world? Nuria surveyed over 1,000 elimination communication families and the results might surprise you. When do most babies start? When are they out of diapers? What do families struggle with most? In this episode, we dig into the real data on exactly what families are actually experiencing. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/105 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

Why do we treat potty learning like a huge event, but toothbrushing like no big deal? We don't bribe for brushing, we don't panic over missed spots. We just… keep doing it. In this episode I'm sharing why EC (and potty training) works better when we treat it like a normal daily habit — not a high-stakes milestone. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/104 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

Thinking about heading to the beach with your baby but wondering how on earth EC is supposed to work in the sand? Sun, snacks, naps, salty air… and potty cues? If you've ever thought, "Should I just throw on a diaper and forget it?" — this one's for you. In this episode I'm sharing how to stay diaper-free at the beach how to handle pees and poops without stress and what to bring so you're not scrambling mid-splash. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/103 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

So you finally held your baby over the toilet 🚽You waited…And nothing happened!! Oof. Been there. That first "miss" can feel awkward, discouraging, or like, welp… guess this isn't for us.. But here's the thing…It's actually super common! In this episode + post, I'm talking about what it really means when baby doesn't go the first time, why that moment still matters, and how to keep going without pressure (for you or baby) Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/102 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

"I'll never forget the day I found EC. But even more special was the day it found me." I want to share with you a beautiful piece written by one of our Certified Coaches. It is a story about the ups and downs of her journey with EC across multiple kids. And I hope it helps some of you out there who might be struggling or doubting today. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/101 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

Throwback time!! This is an episode I recorded back when I only had 5 of my 6 kiddos, not knowing God had planned for Marilyn to join us! You'll hear me yapping about my EC experience, 10 years at that point, pottying from the day my babies were born. Enjoy the journey back in time and know that one day you'll be telling your own pottying success stories too! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/100 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

So you're expecting a baby soon. You've read all the books, watched all the YouTube videos, maybe even bought all the undies and potty gear. But then that bundle of joy arrives and you realize– there's no way EC can be as effortless as you had imagined. Because you also have an older child to tend to. Because you have more tasks to remember now. Just because life. In this week's episode, we're featuring a realistic and relatable story about all this from one of our Go Diaper Free Coaches. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/99 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

When people start EC the hardest thing to explain is "potty intuition". Because what do you mean you just sense that baby needs to pee?? That's why I always teach intuition WITH observation. It's much easier to just note down your baby's signals, or the last time they peed. This week's episode is a guest post from one of our coaches, sharing about the ways that intuition and observation work together to make the ultimate EC combo. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/98 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

This episode is all about how to EC boys. What is different, what is the same, and what tips I have having ECd 3 boys and 2 girls, myself, from birth. Hopefully I can share some perspective and make things a little easier for all. In today's show I'm also going to share some super-thoughtful tips from readers and followers in our Go Diaper Free community who have boys. We'll discuss differences in outcomes, toilet seat logistics, body mechanics, and a few tips and tricks to make ECing boys that much easier. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/97 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

When starting elimination communication with your baby, you probably have a bazillion questions, like: How often will my baby need to pee? When can I expect my baby to be potty independent? I've heard about potty pauses - when can I expect my baby to resist the potty? And that last question, my friends, is what we're going to address today. Listen to this week's episode to hear some REAL numbers I gathered from EC parents in our community. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/96 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

Y'all, this week's episode is gonna be a throwback one because with the new year starting I'm seriously reminiscing 🥲 If you've been around for a while you'll know my little Twyla bean was one of our earliest models for my Tiny Undies. She's 7 now! I wanted to share this step-by-step walkthrough of how we ditched diapers with her as soon as she began walking at 12 months. Come follow along if you're in need of some inspo! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/95 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

I love changing wet bedsheets in the middle of the night – said no mom ever. In my potty training method, I advise parents to work on daytime dryness before worrying about sleep time. Is it ever a good idea to wake a sleeping toddler? Well…Sorta. They won't be fully awake, that's why we call it a Dream Pee. \If you want to learn about this trick that can actually help reduce the amount of wet sheets and keep your toddler dry all night, listen to this episode! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/94 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

If you thought potty training a toddler was hard, what about training a whole class?? A few years ago I received an email from one of my Certified Coaches, Elizabeth, who was teaching toddlers in a Montessori classroom. You'd think that potty training would be absolute chaos when mixed with the wild swings of toddler emotions and behavior….But actually at 12-18 months, getting the potty skills down reduced tantrums and helped them to focus on learning other skills. Listen to this week's episode to hear about why this is a perfect age to potty train and how it helps normalize other dreaded toddler tantrums. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/93 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

Today we're going to talk about the lessons I've learned from one of my favorite books, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne, and how his advice can create a slower, more meaningful foundation to your elimination communication practice with that sweet lil baby. When I had my first child, Kim's book had just been published. I ate it right up! The book shared all the things I needed to hear at that time to create the family rhythms, calm space, and focused connection that I knew in my heart I wanted, but didn't quite know how to build. It also helped me keep the brand new, newly released iPhone out of my hands and my focus on my newborn baby. It helped me push back against the "toy creep" that has threatened our family for almost 10 years. Man, I owe Kim a giant thank you for writing this book. And I was thinking about it the other day, how this book informed my journey as a new mama, and wanted to share those secrets with you today...especially how they relate to infant pottying. The subtitle of this book is "using the extraordinary power of less to raise calmer, happier, and more secure kids." If that's what you want, let's dive in! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/92 Start EC today with my free easy start guide: https://godiaperfree.com/start

Are you pregnant with multiples, just looking at the cost of diapers and wondering how the heck you'll afford them? Or maybe you're in the thick of potty training just one toddler (no easy feat either!) and you want some inspiration from a mom who has been there before… I've invited a real mom from my Go Diaper Free community who had triplets and encountered my potty training book just in time! Her story is proof that you don't need to use bribes or rewards to potty train your kiddos while giving them dignity and confidence. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/91 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

This is the third part of my series sharing stories of different cultures around the world pottying their babies. Like I always say, it seems radical and unusual in our modern, Western context but in MOST of the world it's just how things are done! Join me for an eye opening journey into different ways infant pottying is practiced, and maybe get some inspo for your own EC rhythm. Psst. If you're on the fence about EC, hearing stories of how this is a child-rearing method rooted in thousands of years of humanity may just convince you! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/90 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

This one is for those of you with babies/toddlers already eating solids. With solid foods comes, well, solid poops. Sometimes too solid. If you've noticed your LO hasn't pooped in a while or is really struggling with poops, there are a couple of reasons they might be constipated. Constipation can also cause other problems… Maybe they are refusing or avoiding the potty entirely. Maybe they're particularly irritable or clingy because of discomfort. Today we take a look at possible causes, as well as some things you can try to help ease that constipation! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/89 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

OK this is probably the question I get the MOST often… Have you been told you have to wait until your child is "ready", or that this happens at like 3 years old? What if I told you I pottied all 6 of my kids literally from day 1? If you think that's crazy, listen to this episode, because I need to tell you about THE most important paradigm shift when it comes to toilet learning and how it affects our babies. And if you think you want to get your LO out of diapers, but you're not sure how/when/why, I got you. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/88 Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook