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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Jan 4, 2022 • 59min
#175 Picky Eaters 101 (+ Helping Your Little Kids Eat Healthy!)
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 expertise and refreshed her family's feeding strategy....and how you, too, can take the power struggles out of feeding and give your kids a healthy relationship with food! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/175 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Dec 28, 2021 • 8min
#174 The Purpose of a Pottytunity
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 easy options to try today – and even what to do when a pottytunity doesn't "work." Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/174 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Dec 21, 2021 • 40min
#173 How Shayla did EC with her baby
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 started it all), her best EC hacks, plus loads of fun as Shayla and Andrea chat all things motherhood - ovulation cycles, childbirth, potty training - and of course, EC! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/173 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Dec 14, 2021 • 13min
#172 Mama Posture + Back Pain While Pottying Your Baby
You get the signal, you scoop up your babe, you're in position over the sink and cueing...but ugh, Baby is heavy! Is struggling with in-arms pottying a rite of passage with EC or is there a better way? Listen for how to avoid back (and wrist!) pain while pottying an in-arms baby (plus posture tips for nursing and using the top hat potty!) Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/172 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
Dec 7, 2021 • 16min
#171 How to Solve Potty Resistance During Wrap-up
Your EC experience was going great until you started to pass the baton. Then, wham, resistance! What does this mean? Is the process doomed to failure? Should you just "wait until they're ready"? Listen to hear why resistance happens during wrap-up, two tools to solve it, and how to tweak your mindset for the smoothest experience possible. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/171 Wrap up EC with your 12-18 month old with the Hybrid Plan included in Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook Start potty training your 18+ month old today with the Tiny Potty Training Book: https://godiaperfree.com/potty-training-book
Dec 1, 2021 • 37min
#170 Biological Sleep + Reclaiming Parenthood without Fear (plus EC!)
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? Today I chat with Taylor Kulik, Sleep & Well-being Specialist, who unpacks how reclaiming our intuition around biological sleep yields improved wellness (and sleep!) for babies and their parents. If you've been looking for help with baby sleep, you don't want to miss today's podcast! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/170 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Nov 23, 2021 • 19min
#169 How Early Can I Start Potty Training?
Is it ok to start potty training "early" and how early is too early? What about "readiness"? How long should the process take? Today we'll also explore the decision facing us: do we do potty training, early potty training, or this thing called "elimination communication?" What age you can start, what to expect and what tools you need for a successful experience for you and your child. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/169 Get my free easy start guide for Potty Training at https://godiaperfree.com/starting-potty-training/ Start Potty Training today with Andrea's popular Tiny Potty Training Book: https://godiaperfree.com/potty-training-book/
Nov 16, 2021 • 16min
#168 How I learned about Elimination Communication
Today I share the story behind it all! How I learned about elimination communication as a natural alternative to diapers and toilet training. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/168 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
Nov 9, 2021 • 11min
#167 Inconsistency in Potty Training!
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...nothing. What gives with all the potty training inconsistency?! 🤷♀️ If YOU are experiencing inconsistency in potty training your toddler, have no fear. There is both a reason for this AND a fix for it! Today we'll cover why toddlers (and parents) become inconsistent during potty training AND what we can do about it. You will hear: The first step to fixing inconsistency (it's both hard and simple!) What inconsistency will derail How to become consistent, even if you use a daycare WHY children are all over the place with potty training What lack of interest and inconsistent cooperation REALLY means The fix for this issue Two bonus suggestions that will get you consistent in EVERY area of parenting, from today forward! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/167 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
Nov 2, 2021 • 13min
#166 Dealing with Inconsistency in Elimination Communication
If you are finding major inconsistencies in elimination communication, today's show is 100% for you. Today I cover both of these situations, in full: You not being consistent in offering your baby the potty and Your baby not consistently telling you he needs to go, cooperating in going, or showing an interest in using the toilet If you have experienced either of these situations, great!👌 In today's show, you will hear: My #1 tip to get back into consistent potty time with your baby The one woo-woo thing you MUST do to get back with it 😂 How to make infant potty time a HABIT with your baby Examples of events that you can "peg" this new habit to Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/166 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
