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

I get asked this question all the time: do people do "elimination communication" in indigenous communities, or is it altogether something different? I've hand-picked my fave stories from Laurie Boucke's encyclopedic book on infant potty training, and also an article by Continuum Concept author Jean Leidloff. This is a great episode to listen to while you're cleaning the house or doing yardwork! I hope you'll join me. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/87 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 had a chat with about 40 parents in our Go Diaper Free community. 🗣️Most of them had been following me for ages, downloading guides, even buying potties…but hadn't started EC yet. 🙊 Why? Overwhelm. Fear of messing it up. Worrying their baby was too fragile. Or just sitting on the sidelines, watching instead of trying. 👀 In today's episode, I'll walk you through these common blocks and share the simplest way to finally begin EC with your baby. Spoiler: it's way easier than you think. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/86 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

Ever wonder how parents in other cultures potty their babies? In today's episode, I'm sharing stories of indigenous peoples in Africa who never used diapers—long before "elimination communication" had a name. From Botswana to Uganda, you'll hear how mothers simply knew when their babies needed to go, how older siblings pitched in, and why there's so much less fuss around pottying outside the Western world. It's fascinating, eye-opening, and might just shift the way you see EC in your own home. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/85 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

That first morning, I almost caved. I had the disposables in my hand, ready to make things "easier" for the teacher. But deep down, I knew I'd regret it. So I took a deep breath, sent Branson to preschool diaper-free at 18 months…and wow, what a rollercoaster it was. Day one went great, day two was a disaster, and by day three we'd finally found our rhythm. In today's episode, I'm sharing exactly how we navigated those ups and downs—and how you can make it work at daycare or preschool too. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/84 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

It's happened to us all (right?)…you get really excited about how EC is going for you and your baby so you start telling more people about it and you're met with judgy looks and people questioning your sanity. If you're ready to explain infant pottying to people without getting the stink-eye, this week's podcast episode is for you! Trust me, I've had more than a decade of practice telling people about how my babies poop in the potty from birth Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/83 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 I had a dollar for how many moms didn't start elimination communication because they had to return to work, use a daycare, and didn't think it would be worth the effort...man, I'd have a bunch of dollars! You see, I am convinced that with the right story in your mind, you too will realize that you CAN do EC super-part-time, use a daycare, and still have early potty independence. You can have it all. I'll prove it to you with today's episode featuring a story from a busy working mom who read my book and decided to try EC strictly part-time! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/82.5 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're thinking this whole pottying thing could never work for you because you're expecting (or already have!) twins…Think again! I've helped like a million families do EC over the years, and certainly there were parents of twins among them! Even if you don't have actual twins, I know from my own experience that pottying multiple kids close in age can really complicate things. This week's episode is all about the tips and wisdom from some twin parents who have gone through EC– and found great success. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/82 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

Your sweet second baby has arrived (or is due to arrive soon!) But your firstborn is still working on pottying skills (in addition to all the other toddler skills!). When you have your second baby, you're definitely doing double duty from then on out. It can be a big challenge - keeping up with elimination communication with your baby while you have a young toddler afoot. I know, I've been there, 4 times. But does EC have to go on the back burner while you wrangle your toddler (and possibly finish toilet training him or her)? I say, "no." Take a listen to all my tips in this week's podcast episode. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/81 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've tried observing your baby to get the timing right for EC… But they're giving you nothing! No signals, no patterns, no rhythm, no regular intervals…argh, super frustrating. Whether you're just getting started, or you feel like your baby's timing has shifted lately, I have some helpful tips for you in today's podcast episode. Let's get you feeling confident about EC again! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/80 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

Have you ever stubbed a toe, strained a wrist, or pulled your back? Maybe you have another physical limitation, and you're thinking:"I guess EC is off the table for me." In this week's episode I share my own foot injury story and some ways I was able to adapt my EC practice to keep up our pottying rhythm. Of course, mine is only one story and every body is different, but I hope you find something helpful and get creative about what could work for you! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/79 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're new to EC or in the midst of doing it with a smaller baby, you may be wondering…What are the steps to have a potty trained 1 year old?How do you wrap up EC by the time baby is walking? And, after you take your baby out of diapers at 1 year old...what do you do next? This is the story of how I took my 5th EC baby, Twyla, out of daytime diapers at 13 months old. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/78 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

Do you need a special potty to successfully do elimination communication? Nope. You can just hold them over the sink or toilet (I definitely have!) BUT it can make a huge difference if you can choose the right potty! That includes a better experience for both you AND your baby. In today's episode, let me walk you through the options, and why and how they work. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/77 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

One of the most common reasons people don't start EC is…They think it just sounds like too much work. But then…the "easy" alternative is just leaving that baby in a soiled diaper for hours on end. Don't our babies deserve better than that? Let me help you reduce the friction of trying to potty your baby. In this week's episode I'll cover all the best EC-friendly ways to outfit your LO (they'll still be cute, dw!) Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/76 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've heard me yapping about EC and you're interested in trying it but…Maybe you have a newborn and it just seems daunting to add one more thing. Maybe you're too busy chasing after a newly mobile baby. Maybe you're nearing those toddler stages and not sure if it will still help you. In this week's episode I break it all down for you and make it super easy to get started–No matter what stage you're in! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/75 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 ready to find a better system to take the stress out of pottying your baby…Now how exactly do we do that? This episode we continue our discussion of the book Atomic Habits, and the concept of Habit Stacking! I have some specific and practical tips that you can start doing TODAY to improve your EC experience big time! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/74 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, I know my whole company is literally called "Go Diaper Free" BUT… Did you know that actually focusing TOO MUCH on the "goal" of being diaper free can actually hinder your EC practice? I'm sure almost everyone has heard of the wildly popular book Atomic Habits by now. It's referenced a lot in productivity and business circles, but there are definitely some fantastic takeaways we can apply to the whole potty learning journey. Make sure you tune in to this week's episode if you want to hear how we can build a system for doing EC that sets us up for success. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/73 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 know anything about Montessori, you know it's all about preparing the child's environment to facilitate learning. This applies to toys and mealtime and other routines, but it applies to pottying too! Today's episode gives you action steps that you can take right now to make toilet learning a seamless and easy task for everyone in your home. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/72 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

Guess what? Montessori educator Merry Hadden called any potty training after age 2 "REMEDIAL". Even I wouldn't have the guts to put that on my website. What it really means is that children who have exclusively been in diapers have missed out on so much of the developmental picture. All is not lost. Listen to hear how parents can help "restore" their child's natural propensity for good hygiene, cleanliness, and order. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/71 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, imagine you're a baby, and you've been told to poop in this diaper for your entire life. Suddenly, you're three, and the adults get mad if you still poop in the diaper and want you to poop on the toilet instead. What gives?? That is exactly what we're talking about in today's episode about how you, as the adult, can best help prepare your child's physical and mental environment around toilet learning. This is part 2 of a 4 part series. Catch the previous episode about supporting infant potty instincts if you haven't already! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/70 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've probably heard of Montessori. Do you know that a lot of Montessori methods overlap with what I teach about EC? Today's episode is the first in a four-part series based on the Montessori approach to toilet learning, starting at birth. I'll tell you all about what Mother Nature intended for your baby re: toilet learning. Let's consider how we can return to our instincts and trust the natural laws of development. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/69 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

The average age of potty training has more than doubled in two generations. But! The blame doesn't belong to parents, so let go of any guilt (yes, I'm talkin' to you). It belongs to long-term, strategic marketing campaigns from a 65 billion dollar industry that have slowly, over these generations, led to dramatic changes in the way we parent. If you're sensitive to extremely passionate opinions, maybe skip this week's episode… Otherwise, join me for an HONEST talk about how we've been duped for the sake of capitalism. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/68 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

Raising a kid, especially in this economy, is not cheap. Trust me, with 6 kids I know all the ways those expenses add up before you realize! But there is one area where you can cut costs significantly. Today's episode is all about how to save money on diapers. Obviously, doing full-time Elimination Communication will save you a lot on diapers. Even if you DON'T do EC full time, there are creative ways to save on some of those diaper expenses that can really rack up! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/67 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

What do you do if you're the only one in your family who is excited about elimination communication? It can feel lonely and hopeless if your husband is not on board with EC…or with any other baby care suggestions and preferences. Maybe you even have a partner who is outright not being helpful with baby. Join me on this week's episode to talk about some ways to talk to a resisting partner about EC, how to find ways to work together, and some stories from listeners! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/66 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 hate autoflush toilets. If you've ever taken your child to a public restroom, there's a 100% chance you've encountered one of these toilets that flushes all by itself…and that it has scared the bejesus out of your little one! Think from their point of view: it's a big, unexpected noise, right under their bottom, while they're vulnerable trying to pee! Autoflush toilets can make EC and potty training on-the-go tricky. I have a solution for you in today's episode. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/65 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

Everyone's first question when we say we don't use diapers:"Don't you get pee on everything?" First of all, nope. Second of all, I get it, nobody wants a pee mattress. Sometimes misses do happen, but I have the perfect way to clean your mattress (or carpet, or couch, or whatever). Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/64 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

Parents of special needs kiddos, did you know that you don't have to go the prescribed route of delayed toilet training and extended diaper usage? ECing a baby with Down Syndrome has benefits that extend far beyond getting out of diapers 50% sooner! I want to tell you about those benefits, techniques you can use immediately, and some encouraging success stories! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/63 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

Years later it still hurts a little to share. I've shared my EC journey with sooo many parents and helped tens of thousands of families be free from diaper reliance. And yet, my own best friend still decided it was not for her. Let's talk about some reasons why people refuse the offer to try EC, and how we can support the different kinds of moms around us. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/62 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

Have you ever had this happen to you? You offer your baby a pottytunity, your baby doesn't go…then baby pees five minutes later in the diaper or on the floor. Probably most of you are nodding your heads, because this is actually really common. Today we're going to talk about a few of the reasons this might happen, and what you can do about it. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/61 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

Does your baby fuss every time you put him down to sit on the potty? Does she stand up right after she's seated and either crawl or walk away, before doing her business? Will your baby ONLY pee or poop standing up lately? Argh! It's frustrating, I know! Don't you go worrying, now. Don't quit elimination communication just yet. This is actually VERY common, and in today's episode I'll break it down for ya. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/60 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've been doing EC, but your kiddo is not a little baby anymore. Feeling ready to transition from mostly parent-led pottying to truly child-led pottying? Today's episode is all about passing the baton, and the art of gradually handing over the potty keys to your baby. Don't worry, you won't screw it up! I'll tell you all about how to support your child's potty independence during a time when it is developmentally spot-on. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/59 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