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.)
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Sep 6, 2022 • 15min
#207 What's More Convenient: EC or Diapers?
Elimination Communication is often perceived as inconvenient. It's different; unknown; potentially...{gasp}...dirty. Today I debunk this myth clearly and calmly, and show how pottying your baby (when started and practiced properly) is actually less mess and time-consuming than dealing with diaper changes. Plus I share my best tips so you can do Elimination Communication with balance, convenience, and sanity intact! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/207 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
Aug 30, 2022 • 19min
#206 Dr. Sears, Diaper Rash & Natural Diaper Rash Treatment
"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 your head. If you have been diapering full-time and your baby has suffered from diaper rash, listen today for my secret weapon to eliminating (or preventing altogether) diaper rash once and for all. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/206 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
Aug 23, 2022 • 12min
#205 Why I'm only catching the morning pee (or poo) lately
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 share how we sailed through successfully, in four simple steps. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/205 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
Aug 16, 2022 • 10min
#204 How we got Cooper to stop peeing the bed at night at 2.5 years old
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 and 1yo toward nighttime dryness. Hear all the tools, tips, and troubleshooting of helping Cooper stay dry (and how we made super progress with 1yo Branson, too). Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/204 Get my free easy start guide for Potty Training at https://godiaperfree.com/starting-potty-training/ Start Potty Training today with my popular Tiny Potty Training Book: https://godiaperfree.com/potty-training-book/
Aug 9, 2022 • 32min
#203 The "dangers" of early potty training
Is it really physically or psychologically damaging to potty train early? Today I share what the evidence actually says about potty training. (Hint: it's not the message we are getting from the diaper companies.) If you have questions about the "safety" or "appropriateness" of early toilet learning, this one is for you! (Yes, we're going to unpack the "readiness" issue, too.) Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/203 Get my free easy start guide for Potty Training at https://godiaperfree.com/starting-potty-training/ Start Potty Training today with my popular Tiny Potty Training Book: https://godiaperfree.com/potty-training-book/
Aug 2, 2022 • 37min
#202 Baby Sleep (that aligns with your parenting style!)
What if your baby doesn't "sleep like a baby"? Do you have to go "hard-line" or ditch your own intuition just to survive baby and toddlerhood? What if there was a holistic, science-based approach to helping baby (and you) sleep? Today I interview Nicole from the Baby Sleep Site, who shares the gentle approach she has utilized to help 1,000s of babies (and their parents) experience much-needed sleep. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/202 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
Jul 26, 2022 • 9min
#201 Potty Milestones
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 today I'm sharing a sneak peek! Hear when specific developmental milestones from 6 months to 18 months might happen, and how they mesh perfectly with specific pottying milestones (i.e., how they set you up for success!). Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/201 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
Jul 19, 2022 • 9min
#200 Wet Pants!
Wet pants! Today I debunk a common myth about wet pants and share what wet pants actually teach us, how to respond (and stay calm!), and when wet pants may not be okay. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/200 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
Jul 12, 2022 • 12min
#199 The Nature of "Assisting" Babies with the Toilet
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 development and how it perfectly meshes with the wisdom of generations of EC-ing parents around the globe. Hear how you can help your child build confidence and courage as you implement the Montessori way into EC (and parenting) practice. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/199 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
Jul 5, 2022 • 8min
#198 How often will my baby pee?
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? Today I share all about common pee (and poo) intervals for the newborn up to 18 month period, as well as a resource for starting solids and my brand-new in-depth roadmaps for your baby's specific age. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/198 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
