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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Jun 30, 2020 • 22min
#97 ECing boys
This episode is all about how to EC boys. What is different, what is the same, and what tips I have having ECd 3 boys and 2 girls, myself, from birth. Hopefully I can share some perspective and make things a little easier for all. In today's show I'm also going to share some super-thoughtful tips from readers and followers in our Go Diaper Free community who have boys. We'll discuss differences in outcomes, toilet seat logistics, body mechanics, and a few tips and tricks to make ECing boys that much easier. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/97 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jun 23, 2020 • 14min
#96 When will my baby resist the potty?
When starting elimination communication with your baby, you probably have a bazillion questions, like: How often will my baby need to pee? When can I expect my baby to be potty independent? I've heard about potty pauses - when can I expect my baby to resist the potty? And that last question, my friends, is what we're going to address today. But, I'm not going to guesstimate when your baby might resist the potty. I'm going to share with you the actual results I've gathered from surveying 855 people from our community who've done EC with their babies. I'll also share why the resistance happens, and what to do about it. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/96 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
Jun 16, 2020 • 17min
#95 Twyla's 18 month update + amazing nighttime success
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 update. So many things have been so organic this time and I couldn't be more pleased with implementing the things that I teach y'all to do with your babies. And our nighttime success has been mind-blowing! Today we'll go through Twyla's last 6 months, stage by stage, along with take-aways that you can use with your sweet baby. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/95 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
Jun 9, 2020 • 22min
#94 Dream pee
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")...look no further. The "dream pee" might just solve your nighttime woes. Across my own 5 babies, I found that a strategically placed dream pee helped them stay dry at night, and sleep better, during certain times of their baby and toddler years. In today's show, I'll share what a dream pee is, whether you should do them, how to prepare your space, how to do the dream pee, and what to do if you hit trouble. By the end of the show you'll see how a dream pee can help your nighttime dryness goals for your 12 month plus baby or toddler. And if you have a baby 0-12 months, you will see what's coming next, and the difference between a dream pee and baby-led nighttime EC. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/94 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
Jun 2, 2020 • 19min
#93 Normalization
Early potty independence can cause better toddler behavior, freeing up the brain to learn. It's called "normalization" in the Montessori school of thought, and something I feel compelled to share with you about today! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/93 Start EC with your baby today with our free Easy Start Guide: https://godiaperfree.com/start
May 26, 2020 • 25min
#92 Simplicity Parenting + EC
Today we're going to talk about the lessons I've learned from one of my favorite books, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne, and how his advice can create a slower, more meaningful foundation to your elimination communication practice with that sweet lil baby. When I had my first child, Kim's book had just been published. I ate it right up! The book shared all the things I needed to hear at that time to create the family rhythms, calm space, and focused connection that I knew in my heart I wanted, but didn't quite know how to build. It also helped me keep the brand new, newly released iPhone out of my hands and my focus on my newborn baby. It helped me push back against the "toy creep" that has threatened our family for almost 10 years. Man, I owe Kim a giant thank you for writing this book. And I was thinking about it the other day, how this book informed my journey as a new mama, and wanted to share those secrets with you today...especially how they relate to infant pottying. The subtitle of this book is "using the extraordinary power of less to raise calmer, happier, and more secure kids." If that's what you want, let's dive in! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/92 Start EC today with my free easy start guide: https://godiaperfree.com/start
May 19, 2020 • 17min
#91 Potty Training Triplets
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 inspire the heck out of ya. Learn the strategy she used to successfully and pain-lessly get all 3 of her daughters diaper-free in the time others in our community get over the hump with one! Betsy - thank you for allowing me to share your story today! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/91 Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
May 12, 2020 • 17min
#90 Infant Potty Training in Indigenous Arctica + America
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 potty their babies and do not use diapers. We continue on today with infant potty training in the indigenous Arctic regions and the Americas. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/90 Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Mar 21, 2020 • 9min
#83.5d 5 Reasons why now is the time to potty train
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 ya to round out our week. (The first was how to refresh or start EC with observation time, second was wipes alternatives, third was diaper alternatives.) Kate is our certified coach in Wyoming and she just wrote an amazing and short post on potty training during this time - whether from scratch or to wrap up EC. She wrote it and then I read it for a bonus episode on the podcast...for today, right now!NOTE: If you're listening far later than the coronavirus pandemic, and you have 3-7 days off from work and want to potty train, this one is also for you. ;) Get full show notes - AND our free download: The Potty Training Plan PDF - here: https://godiaperfree.com/83.5d Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Mar 18, 2020 • 18min
#83.5c Disposable diaper alternatives
We have another bonus episode right now where we'll discuss disposable diaper alternatives - which can be applied to the current coronavirus self-isolation situation OR any time in the future when diapers might be sparse...OR if you are ready to stop using and throwing away so many darn non-biodegradable diapers! Right now, families are discovering shortages of disposable baby care items like baby wipes, which can feel scary if that is the product that your family is most accustomed to using. We can help with some strategies, using household items you may already have (or even none at all… read on!). Here are some disposable diaper alternatives. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/83.5c Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
