Podcasts by The Go Diaper Free Podcast
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.)
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#260 Elimination Communication Signaling 101 from 2023-11-28T05:00
Have you been trying elimination communication with your baby but she just doesn’t signal when she needs to pee? Have you wondered how to get her to start signaling? Maybe he was signa...
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#259 Mompreneur Life with Andrea from 2023-11-21T21:01
Andrea’s back to share what she’s been up to over the last year - besides freebirthing and ECing her 6th beautiful baby, Marilyn, of course. Tune in for this special episode as Andrea ...
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#258 How to encourage self-dressing from 2023-11-14T05:00
Have you seen the Bear/LEARN undies over at Tiny Undies? Cute, right? But what are they for and how do they help with Elimination Communication? Hint: it has to do with self-dressing a...
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#257 What it really means when there's pee on the floor from 2023-11-07T05:00
No parent really wants to clean up pee – off the floor, the couch, the car seat, or anywhere! Not only that, we’ve attached so much meaning to pee misses, it can be hard not to let it ...
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#256 Fringe Benefits of Elimination Communication from 2023-10-31T04:00
You’ve heard about the popular benefits of Elimination Communication, like saving money on diapers and a deeper bond between you and your baby. But that’s not all! There are over 70 mo...
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#255 The Parent's Role in EC vs Potty Training from 2023-10-17T04:00
Did you know that elimination communication has an expiration date? Or rather, there’s an age at which it’s no longer developmentally appropriate, and when our child reaches that age, ...
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#254 How to wrap up EC when your child is in daycare from 2023-10-12T04:00
Have you been putting off wrapping up EC because of concerns about daycare or preschool? We get it, it feels soooo intimidating! But guess what? Your child is going to become diaper fr...
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#253 Signs of Potty Training Readiness from 2023-10-03T04:00
There are about a million and one opinions out there about how to tell if your child is “ready” for potty training. But what about those of us who have practiced EC, or who want to pot...
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#252 My baby won’t poop when I’m angry or upset! from 2023-09-26T04:00
Did you know that if we’re stressed, our babies can feel it? Not only that, if we are carrying stress or tension in our bodies, our babies might not be able to pee or poop! Dee, our ce...
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#251 What to do when EC doesn't go as planned from 2023-09-19T04:00
What if you do everything “right” with elimination communication, but it doesn’t work out the way you planned? Was all that work for nothing? Should you just give up and potty train la...
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#250 I potty trained my toddler *after* starting EC with my second baby from 2023-09-05T04:00
What do you do if you want to start eliminating communication with your newborn, but your toddler still isn’t potty trained?? This is the conundrum Dee, one of our certified coaches, f...
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#249 Elimination Communication with Twins from 2023-08-29T04:00
Double the trouble, or double the fun? What do you do with two or more babies who need to pee at the same time when you only have two hands? Tune in for this week’s listener-submitted ...
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#248 Tips for EC and potty training in public from 2023-08-22T04:00
It’s finally heeeeeere! The solution we have all been waiting for to that darn autoflush sensor: FlushHush! Tune in for a special preview and tips for use in today’s episode. But first...
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#247 Marilyn's Birth Story from 2023-08-15T04:00
My baby was completely stuck for an hour of pushing and I didn’t know what to do! I’m back with the story of the unassisted home birth of my 6th (and final) baby, Marilyn. I share all ...
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#246 Public Toilet Trauma from 2023-08-08T04:00
My baby got flushed on! Raise your hand if you hate the autoflush sensor, especially when it goes off before you’re done with your business. And every parent knows, it’s even MORE dama...
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#245 What to do if your baby poops or pees in the bathtub from 2023-08-01T04:00
There’s a poop in the pool! Or in this case, the bathtub. Is this your parenting nightmare? Tune in this week to find out if it can be prevented, and how to handle it if you’re faced w...
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#244 What age can my child be out of diapers by? from 2023-07-18T04:00
Why do we say parents can ditch diapers by walking? Is there something magical that happens when your child can move about on two feet? What if you feel he's ready to be done with diap...
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#243 My baby sits on the potty but won't go from 2023-07-11T04:00
Your little one is more than happy to sit on the potty. But sitting is only half the battle! How can you get her to actually go? Tune in today as we troubleshoot questions from three m...
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#242 Does having another baby impact an older child's potty success? from 2023-07-04T04:00
You've probably heard that bringing home another baby can set you way back in the potty training department with your older child. But is that true? And if so, what's the best way to h...
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#241 When should you be concerned about your baby's poop? from 2023-06-27T04:00
“Is my baby’s poop normal?” If you became a parent in the last 20 years or so, you have probably typed this question into an internet search bar at some point. And if you practice elim...
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#240 My newborn sleeps thru the night without sleep training - this is how! from 2023-06-20T04:00
My top 3 baby sleep tips plus 1 game changer - in this episode about baby sleep WITHOUT sleep training, without crying it out, without fuss! My 6th baby is now sleeping 10-12 hours a n...
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#239 Can I stop my baby from pooping while in the high chair or car seat? from 2023-06-13T04:00
Does your EC’ed baby seem to hold their poop and wait to do their business until they’re in the car seat or high chair? It’s like they know! Well, turns out they do. This is a super-co...
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#238 What to do when your child won't sit on the potty from 2023-06-06T04:00
EC has been going great and then suddenly, out of nowhere, your baby just won't sit to go potty. What exactly are you supposed to do with that? Tune in to this week’s episode as we tro...
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#237 Potty Training and Driving from 2023-05-30T04:00
I hear it every summer: “We want to start potty training, but we're going on a road trip.” - “We're going to be on vacation, so there's no point in starting until we get back.” - “We'r...
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#236 What age should a child be potty trained by? from 2023-05-23T04:00
With all of the conflicting information - and opinions - out there, how do we as parents set realistic expectations for EC and potty training? Tune in this week as Nicole cuts through ...
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#235 What if I can't read my baby's timing? from 2023-05-16T04:00
EC was going great. Then… BAM! Suddenly you’re out of sync and you just can’t catch a break - or a pee! Tune in to today’s episode, where we talk all about why this happens, and what y...
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#234 Surviving Potty Meltdowns from 2023-05-02T04:00
Everything seems to be going just fine with EC (or potty training), when suddenly your LO has a total nuclear meltdown about using the potty. What gives? Join us for today’s episode wh...
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#233 How to Start Elimination Communication: A Beginner's Guide to EC Gear and Techniques from 2023-04-25T04:00
Starting Elimination Communication but not sure exactly *how* to start? This week’s episode of the Go Diaper Free podcast is here to help! Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced parent, ...
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#232 Elimination Communication for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Infant Hygiene from 2023-04-18T04:00
Elimination Communication for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Infant Hygiene. You'll learn how to make this simple practice a part of your daily routine with your little one. It’s not roc...
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#231 What to do when baby spits up while pottying from 2023-04-04T04:00
When you’re pottying your baby, you don’t usually expect anything to come out the other end! But spit-up can happen any time, including during potty time. In today’s episode, I share s...
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#230 My baby resists the potty and pees on the floor right after. What do I do? from 2023-03-28T04:00
What do you do if your infant does not want to use the potty at all… and then pees on the floor minutes later? Why might this happen, and how can you get (back) on track? Today’s episo...
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#229 Shifting from EC to Potty Training: What's the difference? from 2023-03-21T04:00
You’ve heard there’s a difference between EC and potty training, but what is it, and why? Is there a point when it’s better to shift gears? In today’s episode, I break down when it’s a...
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#228 Can EC Prevent Colic? from 2023-03-14T04:00
Did you know your newborn might cry because they have a natural instinct to stay dry? Could there be a connection to excessive crying bouts (like “colic”)? Find out in today’s episode ...
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#227 More About Poop: Blowouts from 2023-03-07T05:00
Blowouts are just part of life with a baby… or are they?? What if you could get through the baby years, all the way to potty independence, without ever encountering this explosive even...
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#226 What is a "Potty Pause?" from 2023-02-28T05:00
You’ve heard murmurs about the dreaded EC “potty pause” but what on earth is it, and why does it happen? Today I share some valuable insights from a long-time EC mentor that will help ...
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#225 Building Sound Association from 2023-02-21T05:00
Have you ever seen (or heard) parents making sounds during EC that cue their baby to go potty? Ever wondered how in the world they do that??? It’s called sound association, and I talk ...
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#224 Getting a young toddler to signal from 2023-02-14T05:00
You’ve heard of young toddlers signaling that they have to go potty, but when it comes to your kiddo, there isn’t a signal in sight! Is there anything you can do to help your LO give y...
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#223 How do I deal with setbacks after completion? from 2023-02-07T05:00
Your LO is finally potty trained! Or so you thought…. Today Nicole answers questions from two mamas who have run into challenges after their kiddos completed pott...
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#222 All About Poop! from 2023-01-31T05:00
We all know babies poop (a LOT). But what do you do when your baby poops while nursing, in the high chair, only while standing, or in his undies? In today’s episo...
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#221 How much play on the potty is too much? from 2023-01-17T05:00
Toys and books can be helpful tools to encourage your kiddo to sit on the potty and stay there… until they become a distraction! Today Nicole breaks down how and ...
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#220 Night, Night, Night Potty from 2023-01-10T05:00
Nighttime pottying can be a great addition to your EC practice, but only if it helps everyone get more sleep. In today’s episode, Nicole troubleshoots 3 questions...
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#219 How to start EC with a stealth-pooping baby from 2023-01-03T05:00
You want to try EC, but your baby is a sneaky pooper and hates the potty. What do you do? Today Nicole explains how you can still begin EC, and even catch a few p...
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#218 How to start potty training from 2022-12-27T05:00
It’s time to start potty training! But wait… HOW? Today Nicole talks about how to start potty training off on the right foot, and shares tips to help the process ...
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#217 How long should I keep baby on the potty? from 2022-12-20T05:00
You did it! You offered your baby the potty and she peed! But how can you tell if she’s finished? In today’s episode, Nicole will break down how long to keep baby...
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#216 Teaching “Get to the Potty!” from 2022-12-13T05:00
Your toddler tells you when he needs to pee, but what can you do to teach him to take himself to the potty? In today’s episode, Nicole shares some helpful tips to...
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#215 Newborn EC with an Older Sibling from 2022-12-06T05:00
Wanting to EC from birth when your newborn arrives, but worried about how you’ll focus with an older sibling at home? We’ve got you (and your baby’s bottom) cover...
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#214 Dribbles After Peeing from 2022-11-29T05:00
Your LO tells you, “all done,” after peeing in the potty, but when she stands up there are extra dribbles. Today Nicole will share some strategies to help get all...
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#213 Starting with a Delayed Newborn from 2022-11-22T05:00
How do you start EC with a newborn who has been in the NICU and may have delays? Today my new guest host, Nicole, will discuss some strategies and considerations ...
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#212 "Help! We have complete resistance!" (part 2) from 2022-11-08T05:00
Everything was going just great – what’s up with the sudden resistance? Today I share part 2 of the “what, how and why” of sudden EC resistance, and how
#211 Interview with Melissa Ambrosini about Wholy Mama from 2022-10-25T04:00
Best-selling author Melissa Ambrosini joins me again to share her journey through conception, pregnancy, post-partum & introduction to motherhood. We dive into al...
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#210 "Help! We have complete resistance!" (part 1) from 2022-10-18T04:00
Everything was going just great – what’s up with the sudden resistance? Today on Ask Andrea I share part 1 of the “what, how and why” of sudden EC resistance, and...
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#209 Newborn Cries While Pottying from 2022-10-11T04:00
You’ve looked forward to this experience, but now, baby cries when you offer the potty. What is wrong? Does crying mean EC is a lost cause? Today on Ask Andrea I ...
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#208 Boys + EC from 2022-09-29T04:00
EC with boys – is it really that different than doing EC with girls? Boys ...
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#207 What’s More Convenient: EC or Diapers? from 2022-09-06T04:00
Elimination Communication is often perceived as inconvenient. It's different; unknown; potentially...{gasp}...dirty. Today I debunk this myth clearly and calmly, ...
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#206 Dr. Sears, Diaper Rash&Natural Diaper Rash Treatment from 2022-08-30T04:00
“All babies have diaper rash.” Really? If you, like me, have been around the EC circuit for a while then this claim from Dr. Sears probably has you scratching you...
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#205 Why I’m only catching the morning pee (or poo) lately from 2022-08-23T04:00
Ah, the dreaded “potty pause.” Does it really have to sink your EC ship? Today I throw back to the time when 10-month-old Branson hit a full-on potty pause, and s...
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#204 How we got Cooper to stop peeing the bed at night at 2.5 years old from 2022-08-16T04:00
You ditched daytime diapers (yay!), now how do you help your child stay dry at night? Today I share a throwback to the time when we were assisting BOTH our 2.5yo ...
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#203 The "dangers" of early potty training from 2022-08-09T04:00
Is it really physically or psychologically damaging to potty train early?...
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#202 Baby Sleep (that aligns with your parenting style!) from 2022-08-02T04:00
What if your baby doesn’t “sleep like a baby”? Do you have to go “hard-line...
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#201 Potty Milestones from 2022-07-26T04:00
Would you love a roadmap detailing exactly what developmental + pottying milestone to expect when? Me, too! That’s why I created my new signature programs, and to...
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#200 Wet Pants! from 2022-07-19T04:00
Wet pants! Today I debunk a common myth about wet pants and share what wet pants actually Listen
#199 The Nature of "Assisting" Babies with the Toilet from 2022-07-12T04:00
Does EC “force” the potty on your baby “before she’s ready”, as some have claimed? Today I unpack Maria Montessori’s groundbreaking philosophy on child developmen...
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#198 How often will my baby pee? from 2022-07-05T04:00
Did you ever wonder how often Baby will pee at any given age? Or how to go about catching it, especially with a newborn who seems to pee every time you blink? Tod...
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#197 How to Handle Changes as Your Baby Develops from 2022-06-28T04:00
How do we handle the ups and downs of EC with a growing baby? Today I share THREE ways to respond to changes as baby develops plus tools for YOU, the parent, and ...
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#196 Regression at Walking from 2022-05-31T04:00
“I thought we were gonna be wrapping it up, but it's the opposite!” What do you do when you hit regression after Baby starts walking? Should you just give up and ...
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#195 Top 10 Most Frustrating Parts of EC from 2022-05-24T04:00
If only EC was always smooth sailing from start to finish! Thankfully, there’s no need to fret about encountering hiccups – I’ve got your back as I unpack the top...
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#194 Wrapping Up 2 Kids at Once (not twins!) with Potty Training from 2022-05-17T04:00
Need to ditch diapers with more than one child? Is a two-in-one experience even possible? YES it is, and today I share ALL.THE.STEPS. to wrapping up with two kidd...
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#193 A Few Thoughts on Nighttime EC from 2022-05-10T04:00
Is it ok to just nurse baby back to sleep in the middle of the night? Or should you offer the potty every time baby stirs? Will you ruin EC if you don’t offer? Wi...
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#192 What to Expect with EC + Young Toddlers from 2022-05-03T04:00
The honeymoon’s over, so they say, when Baby starts walking. But does toddlerhood really mark the end of understanding and enjoying your Baby (or the end of succe...
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#191 What to Expect with EC + a Mobile Baby from 2022-04-26T04:00
Does Baby going mobile spell the end of EC? Not a bit! In Part 2 of our 3-part series on “what to expect”, I demystify this super-busy time in Baby’s development ...
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#190 What to Expect with EC in the Newborn Phase from 2022-04-19T04:00
Do you ever wish you had a roadmap for what to expect, developmentally, at baby's different stages, including how it affects EC? Today I’m going to unpack just th...
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#189 How to Solve Road Trip Potty Resistance from 2022-04-12T04:00
You've got places to go, places to be – what to do when little ones won't pee?? Today I share all my best tips for road trip potty success so you (and babe) can c...
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#188 Interview with Dr. Bob Sears from 2022-04-08T04:00
Dr. Bob Sears, board-certified pediatrician and I discuss childhood vaccination schedules in light of Pfizer's renewed appl...
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#187 Ashley Yeh: Montessori + EC from 2022-03-29T04:00
Ashley Yeh, NAMC-certified Montessori guide, shares how the Montessori method brings order, peace, and confidence to children and their families. Hear Ashley's EC...
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#186 Meg Faure on Unlocking Sensory Personalities from 2022-03-22T04:00
Meg Faure, Occupational Therapist and infant specialist, shares how parents can go from surviving to thriving by understanding their child's sensory personality a...
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#185 100% eyes-on-potty at all times?? from 2022-03-15T04:00
Everything was going great; you knew Baby's timing like clockwork! But now when you offer the potty, she arches her back and squiggles like she's done before she'...
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#184 Multitasking house chores with EC from 2022-03-08T05:00
How in the world do you get anything done around the house AND and also potty your babe...and not end up with a giant mess on the floor?? Today I'm sharing super-...
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#183 When it's hard to find the right balance with EC from 2022-03-01T05:00:01
Do you have a hard time finding balance with all.the.things EC (or parenting??)? You want the best start for your baby, but you feel like if you have to catch (or...
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#182 Baby plays with potty and doesn't sit on it from 2022-02-22T05:00:24
Feeding, pottying, sleeping (and the lack thereof!) - it can feel like everything is new with a new baby! Here's how to take EC from feeling like “too much” to be...
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#181 Freedom Schooling from 2022-02-16T11:00:13
Have you wanted to check out homeschooling but wondered how to fit “all the things” into your already busy days? Are you worried you won't be able to juggle multiple...
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#180.5 Interview Maureen McDonnell of mamm.org from 2022-02-12T05:00:40
Maureen McDonnell, RN, founder of Millions Against Medical Mandates and I discuss Pfizer's recent application (and surprising ...
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#180 Melissa Ambrosini on doing Elimination Communication with her baby from 2022-02-08T05:00:23
Best-selling author Melissa Ambrosini shares her EC and first-time motherhood journey, including the hardest part (and how she overcame it!), her favorite EC tool...
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#179 I know she has to go and won’t from 2022-02-01T05:00
Everything was going great; you knew Baby's timing like clockwork! But now when you offer the potty, she arches her back and squiggles like she's done before she'...
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#178 Overwhelm Starting at 8 weeks old from 2022-01-25T05:00
Feeding, pottying, sleeping (and the lack thereof!) - it can feel like everything is new with a new baby! Here's how to take EC from feeling like “too much” to be...
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#177 Getting Caregivers to Consistently EC from 2022-01-18T05:00
What do you do when your babysitter gives you a weird look about EC? How can you give caregivers the tools and confidence to practice EC with your child even when...
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#176 Newborn Poops While Nursing from 2022-01-14T05:00
That look, that grunt...right smack in the middle of breastfeeding (or bottle feeding). What is an EC-ing mama to do with poops during a feed? Learn why this happ...
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#175 Picky Eaters 101 (+ Helping Your Little Kids Eat Healthy!) from 2022-01-04T05:00
Dietician mom Jennifer thought she knew ALL the tricks to healthy eating...until her son refused to eat what she served! Hear how Jennifer met experience with ex...
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#174 The Purpose of a Pottytunity from 2021-12-28T05:00
What are pottytunities and when can you use them in your EC or potty training journey? Hear about the practice EC parents rave about as “EC magic”, including four...
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#173 How Shayla did EC with her baby from 2021-12-21T05:00
When a friend told new-mom Shayla she should check out EC, Shayla said, “what on earth is that?” Hear Shayla’s EC journey (including the surprise pregnancy that s...
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#172 Mama Posture + Back Pain While Pottying Your Baby from 2021-12-14T05:00
You get the signal, you scoop up your babe, you're in position over the sink and cueing...but ugh, Baby is heavy Listen
#171 How to Solve Potty Resistance During Wrap-up from 2021-12-07T05:00
Your EC experience was going great until you started to pass the baton. Then, wham, Listen
#170 Biological Sleep + Reclaiming Parenthood without Fear (plus EC!) from 2021-12-01T05:00
Sleep – we all know we need it, but how to get it with a baby or toddler? Should you “sleep train”? What if it doesn't feel right? Who do you turn to for advice? ...
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#169 How Early Can I Start Potty Training? from 2021-11-23T05:00
Is it ok to start potty training “early” and how early is too early? What about “readiness”? How long should the process take?
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#168 How I learned about Elimination Communication from 2021-11-16T05:00
Today I share the story behind it all! How I learned about elimination communication as a natural alternative to diapers and toilet training.
#167 Inconsistency in Potty Training! from 2021-11-09T05:00
Your toddler goes to the toilet willingly today, but pees his pants all day tomorrow. He tells you when he needs to go pee all week, and the following week...noth...
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#166 Dealing with Inconsistency in Elimination Communication from 2021-11-02T04:00
If you are finding major inconsistencies in elimination communication, today’s show is 100% for you.
Today I cover b...
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#165 Our Common Enemy from 2021-10-27T04:00
Our Common Enemy. We're gonna chat about how the cards are stacked against us in this diapering culture, and how best to WIN big with Elimination Communication, f...
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#164 Night-time EC: Tips&tricks to help you and your baby sleep better from 2021-10-19T04:00
Today’s episode is a guest post from one of our certified coaches, Maja, and it’s all about nighttime EC. Here’s a snippet:
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#163 Babyled Weaning - Interview with Katie Ferraro from 2021-10-14T12:25:59
Welcome to the show! So, if you’ve been here for any length of time, you know that I do NOT interview people on my podcast.
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#162 Potty Liberation from 2021-10-05T04:00
Today’s episode is a guest post from our Cerified Coach Emily in NY. A snippet: “Here's the thing. Listen
#161 RIE + EC - do they mix from 2021-09-28T04:00
Over the years I’ve been approached by many, many parents who are practicing RIE - which is a form of respectful parenting that focuses on not interrupting a baby...
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#160 The Unexpected Benefits of Early Potty Training from 2021-09-21T04:00
Today’s episode is a guest post from Go Diaper Free Certified Coach Tracy Gillett, who blogs at Raised Good and teaches par...
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#159 Gassy/Fussy Babies from 2021-09-14T04:00
Anyone who’s tried to decode their newborn baby’s various cries and fusses knows that it can be virtually impossible! Is baby hungry? Tired? Cold? Uncomfortable? ...
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#158 Using EC for...your menstrual cycle?? from 2021-09-07T04:00
How to catch your menstrual blood in the toilet without using a tampon or pad?? Wha???
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#157 Encouragement from 2021-08-31T04:00
Today I’m gonna share a bunch of testimonials from mamas (and one daddy) who’ve done Elimination Communication and/or potty training with their babies, using the ...
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#156 Successful Potty Training with your Daycare from 2021-08-24T04:00
Parents, you may be wondering how to be successful at potty training while your child is in daycare much of the day.
#155 Kaiva's story - 11 years later! from 2021-08-17T04:00
My oldest son turns 11 years old this week!! He’s always been the “star” of my book and videos, bringing EC to the world in a big way (and he’s proud of it!). Listen
#154 How EC Helped Ease My Mommy Guilt from 2021-08-10T04:00
Today’s episode is about mommy guilt. And how elimination communication can soften the guilt...even if you have to leave your baby every day to work outside the h...
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#153 Disposables vs compostables vs cloth diapers from 2021-08-03T04:00
Today we’re going to have a lively debate: what is the best diaper for elimination communication?
Are disposable dia...
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#152 How To Start Your EC Day Right from 2021-07-27T04:00
You know those days where everything (including EC) just doesn’t go right from the beginning?
How about, instead, th...
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#151 Now crawling, more misses from 2021-07-20T04:00
Today we’ve got another question from, not one, but TWO of our Go Diaper Free readers from the US and Thailand. It’s all about
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#150 The Whole Nine Yards? EC for working mums/families from 2021-07-13T04:00
In today’s guest post, Caroline (one of our German EC coaches) considers the sum of job + household + kids + sudden unforeseen adventures that all in all seem to ...
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#149 My baby hates sitting on the potty but always pees outside easily. What should I do? from 2021-07-06T22:00
Today’s episode is about a very, very common issue with elimination communication: ...
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#148 Confession: Why I Potty Trained My Son at 15-Months-Old from 2021-07-01T04:00
Today’s episode is a guest post from Robin Kinney, our EC Coach in Madison, Wisconsin. I love how Robin has learned how to weave EC with potty training and I hope...
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#147 What Would an Indigenous Person Say About Pottying Their Baby? from 2021-06-22T04:00
What would an indigenous person say about pottying their baby? How do babies go diaper free in indigenous cultures? Do babies even wear diapers in intact communit...
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#146 I’m getting a divorce from 2021-06-15T04:00
Today, I have news: I am getting a divorce. Surprise! I’m sharing about my divorce today to connect with you in a real way, be witnessed by our beautiful communit...
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#145 How to EC an Extremely Fussy Baby from 2021-06-08T04:00
Today I share about “How to EC an Extremely Fussy Baby”...to help you figure out WHY your baby is so fussy in the first place, what works in terms of doing EC any...
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#144 Potty Training after Elimination Communication (does it make you a failure?) from 2021-06-03T04:00
Are you a failure if you wrap up elimination communication with potty training?? Our guest post today is from Ariane, one of our certified coaches who started EC ...
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#143 Pros and Cons of Starting EC with a Young Toddler from 2021-05-25T04:00
Today I’m sharing the audio from my video on the Pros and Cons of Starting EC with a Young Toddler. You can watch the video over on the Go Diaper Free YouTube Cha...
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#142 What is the one thing you would tell people to keep in mind when doing EC? from 2021-05-18T04:00
One of my fave readers asked me many years ago: What is the one thing you would tell people to keep in mind when doing elimination communication?
#141 Pros and Cons of Starting EC with a Mobile Baby from 2021-05-11T04:00
Today I’m sharing the audio from my video on the Pros and Cons of Starting EC with a Mobile Baby. (Listen to episode 139 on Newborns if you haven’t already.) You ...
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#140 How do I get my baby to shift his morning poo to a slightly later time? from 2021-05-04T04:00
So what do you do if your baby poops REALLY early every single morning? YOU want to get more sleep. I’ve been there. But BABY has other plans. Poop plans.<...
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#139 Pros and Cons of Starting EC with a Newborn Baby from 2021-04-27T04:00
Today I’m sharing the audio from my video on the Pros and Cons of Starting EC with a Newborn Baby. You can watch the video over on the Go Diaper Free YouTube Chan...
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#138 How to have an undisturbed, and maybe even unassisted, birth from 2021-04-20T04:00
If you’re curious about freebirth 🤰 today’s show is definitely for you. Yeah, this isn’t EC or potty training, but it’s related. Because HOW your baby comes into...
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#137 Why (&How) We Skipped Naked Observation Time from 2021-04-13T04:00
When you're getting started with elimination communication, observation time is a crucial component. However, our Certified Coach Natalie Robbins would go so far ...
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#136 5 Reasons to stick with the Potty Training Plan (even if you want to quit!) from 2021-04-06T04:00
Today’s show is a guest post from our Certified Coach, Kate Falk, about 5 Reasons to stick with the Potty Training Plan (even if you want to quit!) and 5 Tips for getting through the har...
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#135 Encouraging Independent Play from 2021-03-30T04:00
Today I’ve got a special guest on the show: Avital from The Parenting Junkie. She teaches parents how to love parenting and parent from love. We’re going to talk ...
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#134 Starting Elimination Communication at 2 years old from 2021-03-23T04:00
Today I’m going to answer a question from one of our readers: can I start Elimination Communication at 2 years old?
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#133 Privacy on the potty from 2021-03-16T04:00
Tell me if this has happened to you: Your baby has been using the potty fine and all of the sudden is resistant and won’t sit on the potty, perhaps peeing on the ...
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#132 No mo' diapers from 2021-03-09T05:00
If you're one of those who was caught between shopping trips and other parents got to the diapers and wipes aisle first, this is my heart-into-action for you: wha...
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#131 How parents are ruining the environment from 2021-03-02T05:00
This is a little letter that I wrote to parents several months ago. I think it was around Earth Day, around when we do Go Diaper Free Week every year. And it star...
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#130 The gentlest form of respectful parenting from 2021-02-23T05:00
Today is a guest post from our Certified Coach, Maru, from London. She shares: If you, like me, follow a gentle and respectful parenting approach, you might be co...
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#129 How to tell a brand new mom about elimination communication from 2021-02-16T05:00
In today’s episode, I'm going to teach you how to talk about Elimination Communication. I'm going to model it by sharing how I tell new moms about EC. And for all...
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#128 Can a non-verbal child be potty trained? from 2021-02-09T05:00
Why Bother to do elimination communication with a Non-Verbal Kid? So your child doesn't signal, eh? His poo communication involves looking up from play (and if yo...
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#127 Bucking Baby! from 2021-02-02T05:00
Why would a baby who you're trying to potty in-arms (with the EC hold, under their thighs, their back leaned up against your torso) all of a sudden stiffen and st...
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#126 How do I start EC or toilet learning with a young toddler (12-18 months old)? from 2021-01-26T05:00
If you’ve just found out about infant potty training, or elimination communication, and your baby is between 12 and 18 months old, you’re not too late!
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#125 Diaper-free time from 2021-01-19T05:00
A new trend has emerged in the field of Elimination Communication: Babies are learning to pee on the floor, whenever, wherever.
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#124 How do I balance bare-bum time and diaper-free time from 2021-01-12T05:00
When doing elimination communication with your baby, how much bare bum, naked time do you allow, and how much “diaper-free” time (with some type of a back-up) do ...
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#123 Mess-free potty learning from birth? from 2021-01-05T05:00
Today’s guest post from certified coach Louisa Rickman of the UK is like an overview of EC as a viable potty learning option, from birth onward...very helpful refresher and a great introduction ...
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#122 How do I move from part-time ECing to more full-time ECing? from 2020-12-29T05:00
Maybe this has happened to you: you’ve been doing just the morning pee or just poops and feeling pretty good about part-time EC, but now your situation has change...
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#121 Praise from 2020-12-22T05:00
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#120 Clean-up from 2020-12-15T05:00
Clean-up, clean-up, everybody do your share...how do we clean up during observation and after pottying our babies with elimination communication, and are there an...
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#119 How to Transform Your Onesies Into Tiny T-Shirts from 2020-12-08T05:00
Today’s show is a guest post from Coach Natalie in Indianapolis. Please see the written version at ...
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#118 Starting EC and observing a naked baby if really busy or traveling from 2020-12-01T05:00
Many people say “I can’t start EC because I am too busy. This baby pottying business is NOT for busy moms.” But I say, “Baloney!” I have 5 kids spanning 8 years a...
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#117 4 Reasons EC Works from 2020-11-24T05:00
Elimination Communication often puzzles new parents because it doesn’t fit in with what we have heard or seen about parenting. In our culture, babi...
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#116 Potty Location from 2020-11-17T05:00
Placing the potty in each room, potty here/there/everywhere... how does pottying your baby in multiple locations affect elimination communication, and should we b...
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#115 Balancing Work and LIfe from 2020-11-10T05:00
Working from home adds an extra challenge to the already-demanding task of caring for a baby. Or is it the other way around? Caring for a baby (or toddler) can ma...
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#114.5 Medical Freedom from 2020-10-31T11:00
Today I’m not speaking directly about elimination communication. This is a bonus episode, and it’s one that I hope you’ll listen to in full. Our children’s future is at stake, quite literally.
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#114 Dressing baby for cold weather pottying from 2020-10-27T04:00
Today I’m sharing the answer to one of our readers’ questions: “How do you recommend keeping a young baby warm when starting EC in a cold winter climate? My baby ...
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#113 Signs vs. signals in elimination communication from 2020-10-20T04:00
Today I’m going to clear up the difference between signals and signs - and whether it truly makes a difference what you call it. Someone recently mentioned that s...
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#112 Separation Anxiety from 2020-10-13T04:00
Separation anxiety in little babies: the struggle is real! How does it affect elimination communication, and what do we do about baby’s separation anxiety related...
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#111 I’ve stopped breastfeeding...forever from 2020-10-06T04:00
I stopped breastfeeding forever two weeks ago. 😭 Today I’m sharing how it feels to have breastfed all 5 of my babies over the course of 10 years, what has happen...
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#110 Mamas just relax from 2020-10-01T04:00
Today I’m sharing a guest post from Natalie in Indianapolis (she’s one of our coaches). A snippet: “I hate to break it to you, but counting diapers, or obsessing ...
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#109 Playing with the potty from 2020-09-22T04:00
A lot of people who teach potty training say, "Don't leave the potty out. It's not something to be played with." But when we're doing Elimination Communication wi...
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#108 EC from scratch from 2020-09-15T04:00
Today our Certified Coach Natalie shares various DIY potty options, diapering choices, information sources, and clothing preferences that will allow you to practi...
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#107 Stone Age from 2020-09-08T04:00
In today’s episode I've woven the philosophies of EC & the Continuum Concept together in a way that demonstrates how child-centeredness and infant potty training ...
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#106 Stealth pooping from 2020-09-01T04:00
Today’s episode is about stealth pooping - and what to do about it! It is a guest post from our certified coach Samantha in California who proposes 4 strategies t...
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#105 Worldwide EC Survey Results from 2020-08-25T04:00
Do you ever wonder how most of us practice Elimination Communication (EC), what are our reasons and our difficulties, and what are our results? If we start early,...
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#104 EC and...toothbrushing? from 2020-08-18T04:00
Today I’m sharing a guest post from our certified coach, Maru, in London. “The one thing that remains a constant from the ...
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#103 EC at the beach from 2020-08-11T04:00
Today’s episode is about how to potty your baby at the beach with EC. I’ve been doing our recent beach adventures alone because my husband has had to work while w...
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#102 When the first time is not the charm from 2020-08-04T04:00
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#101 Me + EC: A love story from 2020-07-28T04:00
Storytime again...but not with me. One of our certified coaches, Nechama, has written a humorous and soul-searchingly honest account of her “love affair with elim...
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#100 5 babies, all ECd from birth from 2020-07-21T04:00
Woo-hoo, let's celebrate, y’all. We've reached a hundred episodes. I'm so excited. And today’s episode is a recap of our 10-year journey. I'm totally going to win...
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#99 EC + Pregnancy from 2020-07-14T04:00
Have you struggled doing elimination communication with your baby while being pregnant with another baby? If so, you’re not alone. Today’s episode is a guest post...
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#98 Observation + Intuition = Success from 2020-07-07T04:00
Today’s episode is me sharing a guest post from our certified coach Kate Falk. Her very unique perspective is: if observation and intuition can make EC 100% succe...
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#97 ECing boys from 2020-06-30T04:00
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...
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#96 When will my baby resist the potty? from 2020-06-23T04:00
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 ba...
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#95 Twyla's 18 month update + amazing nighttime success from 2020-06-16T04:00
For those of you who’ve been following our journey with our 5th and final baby, ECd from birth - Ms. Twyla Bean - here is our 18 month elimination communication u...
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#94 Dream pee from 2020-06-09T04:00
If you don’t want to use diapers at night, want your child potty trained at night, but keep having accidents (or, in elimination communication lingo, “misses”)......
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#93 Normalization from 2020-06-02T04:00
Early potty independence can cause better toddler behavior, freeing up the brain to learn. It’s called “normalization” in the Montessori school ...
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#92 Simplicity Parenting + EC from 2020-05-26T04:00
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 sl...
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#91 Potty Training Triplets from 2020-05-19T04:00
Today we have a very special guest contribution from Betsy of MamaMadeStrong - she potty trained her triplets in 8 days, total. She’s about to blow your mind and ...
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#90 Infant Potty Training in Indigenous Arctica + America from 2020-05-12T04:00
Up for some more diaper-free stories from indigenous cultures? Yes, please! Today is part 2 of sharing stories from indigenous peoples around the world who still ...
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#89 Constipation woes from 2020-05-05T04:00
Today we’re gonna discuss baby constipation: what it is, why it happens, and how to solve it.
This episode mostly ap...
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#88 At what age can I potty train my child? from 2020-04-21T04:00
Today I’d like to share about ages and methods. To clear the air, so to speak. And to give permission! When am I allow...
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#87 Infant Potty Training in Indigenous Asia from 2020-04-14T04:00
Up for some more diaper-free stories from indigenous cultures? Yes, please! Today is part 2 of sharing stories from indigenous peoples around the world who still ...
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#86 Just START from 2020-04-07T04:00
If you’re sitting on all this information but haven’t gotten up the gusto to start elimination communication with your baby, and you maybe don’t even know what’s ...
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#85 Infant Potty Training in Indigenous Africa from 2020-03-31T04:00
I don’t know about you, but I am all about some good storytelling! Today I’m going to begin sharing some stories about how a few groups of indigenous peoples arou...
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#84 To daycare...without diapers from 2020-03-24T04:00
Today we’ll discuss how to send your toddler to daycare or preschool without diapers. I’ll share what we did, provide you with some tips, and give you a few hando...
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#83.5d 5 Reasons why now is the time to potty train from 2020-03-21T04:00
I feel ridiculously passionate about sharing tools with you and your friends during these really strange times. One more little extra podcast/written article for ...
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#83.5c Disposable diaper alternatives from 2020-03-18T06:00
We have another bonus episode right now where we’ll discuss disposable diaper alternatives - which can be applied to the current coronavirus self-isolation situat...
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#83.5b Reusable baby wipes + baby wipe alternatives from 2020-03-18T05:00
We have another bonus episode right now where we’ll discuss disposable baby wipe alternatives and offer some reusable wipes options - which can be applied to the ...
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#83.5a 10 Golden Rules for Observation Time from 2020-03-18T04:00
Today we have a bonus episode by one of our Certified Coaches, Ariane Blais-Lacombe, for those of you self-isolating due to coronavirus (or for ANYONE who wants t...
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#83 An elevator pitch for EC from 2020-03-10T04:00
In this episode I’ll give you the elevator pitch for Elimination Communication - or how to talk about pottying your baby without seeming judgy or crazy. Listen
#82.5 Super-part-time EC success story from 2020-02-25T05:00
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 t...
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#82: Elimination Communication + Potty Training with TWINS from 2020-02-18T05:00
Today I’m going to help those of you with twin babies learn how to start elimination communication or potty training with your twins*. I’ll also share some advice...
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#81: A toddler + a baby. from 2020-02-11T05:00
When you have your second baby, you’re definitely doing double duty from then on out. Who’s with me? It can be a big challenge to keep up with elim...
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#80: No signals, no patterns from 2020-02-04T05:00
Today’s episode is about ditching the diaper-free goals...and focusing on the process instead. We’ll talk about how focusing on the goal of being diaper-free can ...
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#79: Doing EC with an injury from 2020-01-28T05:00
Doing Elimination Communication with an injury or pain can be a daunting task. Taking your baby to the potty can feel overwhelming or impossible ...
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#78: Twyla is diaper-free! from 2020-01-21T05:00
Many of you mamas and daddies doing Elimination Communication might be wondering how to take your baby out of diapers by around one year old Listen
#77: Potty power from 2020-01-14T05:00
Today I’m going to talk about the best potties for elimination communication...and give you up-to-the-mome...
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#76: The EC wardrobe from 2020-01-07T05:00
Today I’ll teach you how to create the perfect elimination communication wardrobe - what kind of clothing is best for elimination communication? Dressing baby app...
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#75: How to begin elimination communication from 2020-01-02T05:00
Today I’ll share how to begin elimination communication, at each stage and age. We will go through this quickly and simply so you can get a glimpse of what starti...
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#74: Tiny changes for good habits from 2019-12-26T05:00
If you want to get better at elimination communication (or any type of potty learning) by taking MINIMAL action...and you would like to guarantee you’ll stick wit...
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BONUS: Should you potty train at Christmas? from 2019-12-24T05:00
#73: Forget about goals from 2019-12-17T05:00
Today’s episode is about ditching the diaper-free goals...and focusing on the process instead. We’ll talk about how focusing on the goal of being diaper-free can ...
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#72: Preparing. from 2019-12-10T05:00
Today's episode is all about preparing the environment for toileting in your home. Listen
#71: Remedial. from 2019-12-03T05:00
Today's episode will focus on part three - remedial toilet learning past two years of age.
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#70: Adults. from 2019-11-26T05:00
Today's episode is the second in a four-part series based on the Montessori approach to toilet learning, starting at birthListen
#69: Natural Development. from 2019-11-19T05:00
Today's episode is the first in a four-part series based on the Montessori approach to toilet learning, starting at birth. Today's episode will focus on part one - the natural laws of de...
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#68: Duped. from 2019-11-12T05:00
Today's episode is on a topic that I'm extremely passionate about. It's called Duped: how disposable diapers have changed the way we parent. Listen
#67: How to save money on diapers from 2019-11-05T08:00
Any way you slice it, the expenses involved with raising a baby can add up - even more so when you have 5 kids like we do! But there is one area where you can cut...
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#66: When daddy won't do EC from 2019-10-29T07:00
When two partners don't see eye to eye on parenting decisions, it can make things really hard. Today's episode is all about what to do when daddy w...
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#65: Fear of the autoflush toilet from 2019-10-22T07:00
Today we're going to talk about how to help your child overcome a fear of autoflush toilets.
Autofl...
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#64: How to clean pee out of a mattress from 2019-10-15T07:00
So, today we're going to talk about something that most EC parents will need to know how to do at least once(but probably more like once a week) and that is Listen
#63: EC + Down Syndrome from 2019-10-08T07:00
Let's talk about practicing elimination communication with a special needs child, and more specifically, I'm going to offer some advice and techniques for ...
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#62: Why my BFF didn't do EC from 2019-10-01T07:00
Today, I'm going to share a story with you of why my BFF didn't do EC, and hopefully you can take away som...
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#61: Pees 5 minutes later from 2019-09-24T07:00
Have you ever had this happen to you? You offer your baby a pottytunity, your baby doesn't go, but then baby pees five minutes later in the diaper or on the floor.
This is actually really...
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#60: Won't sit from 2019-09-17T07:00
Today we're going to talk about what you can do when your baby won't sit on the potty (or won’t
#59: Passing the baton from 2019-09-10T07:00
This episode is all about gradually transitioning from elimination communication being mostly parent-led to mostly child-led. Overall, we’ll talk about how to sup...
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#58: A peek into my work/baby/EC balance from 2019-09-03T07:00
A lot goes into operating my various EC and mama-centric businesses. I'll share how I balance it all while raising five kids under the age of eight. And how do I keep everyone (hubs included) fr...
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#57: Behind the scenes at Go Diaper Free from 2019-08-27T07:00
I've had a lot of people ask me questions such as "Andrea, how are you able to reach so many EC parents?" "how do you run your business without being a crappy mom...
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#56: A day in the life: ECing a young toddler from 2019-08-20T07:00
Your baby is walking, busy learning and developing, and maybe already going to daycare or preschool. Obviously, during this time of rapid change, your EC routine ...
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#55: A day in the life: ECing a mobile baby from 2019-08-13T07:00
Is your baby starting to pull up, rock on all fours, or show other signs that full-on mobility is around the corner? Are you wondering how EC might change or what your day might look like? I’m g...
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#54: A day in the life: ECing a newborn from 2019-08-06T07:00
This is the first in a three-part series where I’ll share what a typical day of EC in my household looks like...newborn, mobile, and toddler. Consider it a peek into our home! I've practiced EC ...
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#53: The Ultimate Guide to EC Back-ups from 2019-07-30T07:00
We are going to talk all about back-ups in an ultimate post that covers everything you ever needed to know!
Which types of back-up can you choose from? Which are appropriate when? Which w...
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#52: The baby care cycle from 2019-07-23T07:00
Have you ever had this happen to you? Your baby is fussy or otherwise seems to need a change in routine, and you just aren't sure what you should try first?
We are going to dive into thi...
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#51: How to play with a baby from 2019-07-16T07:00
The meal trains have ended; the relatives have left; now what!? Other than nursing, pottying, and napping, what exactly are you supposed to do with your sweet little bundle all day?
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#50: The unassisted waterbirth of our 5th baby: Full Birth Story from 2019-07-09T07:00
Twyla (my 5th baby) was born on November 20, 2018 at 5:51am in an unassisted birth, waterbirth, freebirth...many names for what happened, but, basically: I birthed her in our bathtub with no out...
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#49: Counting catches and misses from 2019-07-02T07:00
Should you keep track of every single catch and miss throughout your day? Because of my experience ECing five babies, I th...
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#48: The purpose of a diaper from 2019-06-25T07:00
Today we're going to talk about diapers, or more specifically: the purpose of a diaper.
"Well, isn't the purpose of a diaper quite obvious, Andrea?"
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#47: Teaching baby to signal from 2019-06-18T07:00
Pottying your baby is a whole lot easier when they can tell you that they need to go...but if your baby doesn’t already signal, or has suddenly stopped signaling, how do you teach them to do so?...
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#46: The re-set from 2019-06-11T07:00
What should you do when EC feels overwhelming, or you’re feeling unsuccessful and just need a break from it all. Maybe there is resistance at potty time, or maybe you're feeling stressed.
#45: Starting solids from 2019-06-04T07:00
Are you considering starting solid foods with your baby? Or do you know it’s coming soon? When what goes in changes, what comes out does as well...so let’s talk about what to expect when you sta...
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#44: How do you potty train a baby? from 2019-05-28T07:00
We’re going to answer: How DO you potty train a baby?
Although I've spent years breaking this topic down into smaller nuggets of information, I’d like to share my simplified answer to thi...
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#43: Why newborns cry while peeing from 2019-05-21T07:00
You hold your newborn baby over the potty, as carefully and calmly as you’ve been taught...and then your baby begins to cry! Why does this happen? And what can you do?
This is actually a ...
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#42: Why babies resist the potty from 2019-05-14T07:00
When your baby resists the potty while doing elimination communication, it can be a frustrating experience. You might be wondering what is going on, and if there is something that you did to cau...
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#41: When to move from diapers to undies from 2019-05-07T07:00
Eliminating diapers from your daily routine and your budget is something we all look forward to as parents. Obviously, the decision is ultimately yours, but we are going to talk about your optio...
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#40: Transitioning to the big toilet from 2019-04-30T07:00
Whether you are going straight from an in-arms hold or from a mini potty, transitioning to a big potty is an important, often confusing, step. Let's talk about what to do when transitioning to t...
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#39: Moving from in-arms to a potty from 2019-04-23T07:00
Maybe your child is getting heavy or they are starting to show you that they can sit up. If you have been holding your newborn in-arms over a container or top hat potty, you might be wondering "...
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#38: Sound association from 2019-04-16T07:00
We're talking all about the hows, whys, whens and wheres of sound associations during EC.
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#37: The poop enigma from 2019-04-02T07:00
Today we'll talk about a few things you can do to help get your child back on track if they start resisting the potty...and begin pooping their pants after a near-lifetime of not pooping their p...
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#36: A camel from 2019-03-26T07:00
Let's talk about what to do when starting elimination communication with a mobile baby who hardly ever pees...and waits for naptime to go. Or, what we call a camel.
Today we'll talk about...
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#35: Starting but not catching a thing from 2019-03-19T07:00
Let's talk about what to do when you've started EC but are having trouble getting a catch. We'll take a step back and talk about two paths that you can take when beginning EC that might help on ...
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#34: Sleep causing a potty pause from 2019-03-12T07:00
Let's talk about what to do when changes in sleep cause a potty pause. I think many parents can relate to a change in sleep routine causing changing in pottying behavior. This isn't easy! But ge...
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#33: When is baby done? from 2019-03-05T08:00
You've put your child on the potty, a little bit has come out, but you're unsure if baby is done. You wait forever and really don’t know if what you’re doing is right. Let's talk about some ways...
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#32: Easy Catch #4: In’s and Out’s from 2019-02-26T08:00
I refer to easy catch #4 as the Holy Grail of easy catches, because it's the best way to incorporate EC into your routine. Easy catch #4 is all about transition times (when you take your baby ou...
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#31: How to tell others about EC (and not seem crazy) from 2019-02-12T08:00
You're a passionate EC parent. But you still feel a little awkward talking about EC in public or with new parents. Sound familiar? You aren't the only one!
Let's go over how to break the ...
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#30: Easy Catch #3: Poop from 2019-02-05T08:00
Have you noticed when your baby is pooping? Maybe you hear it, see it, or the look on their face is unmistakable. Whatever cues you in, chances are you're aware of what is about to fill your bab...
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#29: Easy Catch #2: Diaper changes from 2019-01-29T08:00
Babies are creatures of habit, and since the diaper change is part of your parenting routine, why not use the opportunity to teach your child? Learn why babies pee all over you once that diaper ...
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#28: Easy Catch #1: The wake-up pee from 2019-01-22T08:00
Easy catches are a gentle and easy way to test the waters, so to speak, and begin to experience what elimination communication is all about!
Take advantage of a time of day when ...
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#27: Baby signals: stopping, starting + changing! from 2019-01-15T08:00
How will you recognize when your baby needs to potty? And how can you teach them to signal? Baby signals can differ depending on the developmental stage of your baby, so we'll cover some of the ...
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#26: Getting Elimination Communication Back on Track from 2018-08-17T07:00
Many parents completely fall off the EC wagon during months 8-14 when baby is becoming mobile, and mom and dad are getting back to "normal" life and work. If you're in this situation, don't worr...
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#25: Nighttime Elimination Communication from 2016-01-14T17:05
Pottying your baby in the night hours can be very hard, especially with sudden resistance after months of doing it without a hitch. Today's episode covers Nighttime EC in-depth, along with how t...
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#24: A Brief History of Diapers from 2015-08-15T21:40
Where have we been over the centuries regarding diapers? When did they hit the scene? And how have they affected potty training, our environment, our children, and us as parents?
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#23: Potty Pauses: A Refreshing New Perspective from 2014-06-19T17:11
In this session, I share with you long-time DiaperFreeBaby Mentor Kerste Conner's refreshing perspective on potty pauses as part of the process.
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#22: The Pottying Trailblazer: Laurie Boucke Interview Part 2 from 2014-06-05T23:19
Laurie shares her best advice for those who are new to EC or having difficulty with it. We will also learn how she framed her EC methodology. She also shares what age is best to start EC and wha...
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#21: The Pottying Trailblazer: Laurie Boucke Interview Part 1 from 2014-02-13T15:16
Laurie was first to write about EC back in 1979 after discovering it with her 3rd child. She will share the story of how she came up with the term "infant potty training" and a little about her ...
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#20: Cold Weather Elimination Communication from 2014-01-04T16:13
Doing cold weather EC? Tricky...so much that some parents just pause their practice until it's warm again or don't start until spring hits. Wherever in the world you are, if you experience a col...
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#19: Shopping Diaper-free from 2013-12-17T22:15
Doing EC while shopping does not have to be terrible or terrifying. In fact, shopping diaper-free can often go much more smoothly than reducing your diaper dependency at home! Learn how to step ...
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#18: Travel + Elimination Communication from 2013-12-11T23:00
ECing while traveling away from home, whether domestically or internationally, doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, it can go more smoothly than EC at home does! Learn 15 wonderful tips on tra...
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#17: How to Potty Your Baby from 2013-11-04T23:39
Listen to this session to find out how to potty your baby, whether you have a newborn baby, a mobile baby, or a young toddler. In less than 12 minutes you'll hear the general overview of this re...
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#16: My Birth Story: An Almost Unassisted Birth from 2013-10-22T16:30
We had our daughter Isadora on September 24, 2013, at 4:14am. Weighing in at 8lb even and a short 18 3/4" long, she's a beaut! This is our story.
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#15: Preparing for Elimination Communication with a New Baby from 2013-10-01T20:00
Listen to this episode if you are expecting a child and would like to know what to gather, gear- and resource-wise, prior to your birth.
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#14: When does baby need to pee? Part 4 of 4 from 2013-09-21T14:30
This is the final piece to the puzzle: Your Intuition.
I give lots of examples about what your intuition might look or feel like. And we look at some alternatives for those of you who are...
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#12: When does baby have to pee? Part 3 of 4 from 2013-08-27T20:30
Most babies hold their pee in various situations, so pottying them before or after these events is usually successful. These are common times that most babies usually need to pee. And it's also ...
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#11: My Elimination Communication Story from 2013-08-21T19:00
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 you in some way.
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#10: When does baby need to pee? Part 2 of 4 from 2013-08-14T03:00
Every baby has an inherent pottying rhythm; a certain amount of time lapses between feeding and peeing, and between waking and peeing. And between each subsequent potty thereafter. If you can ge...
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#9: Elimination Communication Myths + Misconceptions, Part 1 from 2013-08-07T00:30
Infant Pottying is somewhat 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...a...
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#8: When does baby need to pee? Part 1 of 4 from 2013-07-30T23:00
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 baby has to potty. There are countless signals and I give real-life example...
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#7: Elimination Communication Vocabulary + EC(bonics) from 2013-07-10T17:00
Learn the vocabulary that most people use when talking about doing EC/infant potty training with their babies. This one is sure to entertain...and hopefully clear up some of the questions in you...
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#6: Elimination Communication 101: Part 2 from 2013-07-10T16:30
I’ll cover some basics that will help you orient yourself towards the big picture of what EC is, including the 4 events that lead to potty time, alternatives to diapering and doing dia...
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#5: Part-time Elimination Communication, Explained from 2013-06-18T15:37
Whether you work outside of the home or are choosing to do EC just part of the time, I'll give you an overview of what doing EC and having a life can look like. We're going to explore part-time ...
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#4: The 9 Elimination Communication No-nos from 2013-06-18T15:36
We’re going to cover what can get in your way with Infant Potty Training. What can make EC feel like a subtle version of hell. I call ‘em the 9 EC no-no’s. They are things you’ll want to avoid a...
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#3: When to Begin Elimination Communication from 2013-06-18T15:34
I share with you when to begin EC, including the optimal starting age, starting where you are, and what to do if you're exceeding the optimal window for EC altogether.
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#2: Elimination Communication 101: Part 1 from 2013-06-18T15:33
I answer the question "What is Elimination Communication?" You’ll also hear me explain 10 things that EC is not. Sometimes it's easier to understand what something isn't prior to learning what i...
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#1: The Benefits of Elimination Communication from 2013-06-10T19:00
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 depend 100% on diapers? I'll sh...
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