

The Go Diaper Free Podcast
Andrea Olson
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.)
Episodes
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Mar 7, 2023 • 12min
#227 More About Poop: Blowouts
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 event? In today's episode, I explain how that's totally possible, even with part-time EC! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/227 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

Feb 28, 2023 • 9min
#226 What is a "Potty Pause?"
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 you to understand the "potty pause" on a deeper level, and maybe even view it in a positive light! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/226 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

Feb 21, 2023 • 10min
#225 Building Sound Association
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 all about how to accomplish it in today's episode. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/225 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

Feb 14, 2023 • 12min
#224 Getting a young toddler to signal
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 you a heads up? Or are you stuck with the silent treatment? Find out in today's episode, as we discuss what you can do to encourage your toddler to signal for the potty. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/224 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

Feb 7, 2023 • 23min
#223 How do I deal with setbacks after completion?
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 potty training. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/223 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

Jan 31, 2023 • 19min
#222 All About Poop!
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 episode, Nicole helps 4 mamas problem-solve their poop predicaments. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/222 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

Jan 17, 2023 • 10min
#221 How much play on the potty is too much?
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 when toys can help the process, and what to do when they start to hurt it. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/221 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

Jan 10, 2023 • 15min
#220 Night, Night, Night Potty
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 from mamas who want to catch more pees while still catching their z's. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/220 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

Jan 3, 2023 • 14min
#219 How to start EC with a stealth-pooping baby
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 poops! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/219 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

Dec 27, 2022 • 18min
#218 How to start potty training
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 go more smoothly for everyone. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/218 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


