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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Feb 11, 2025 • 11min
#48 The purpose of a diaper
"Isn't the purpose of a diaper pretty obvious, Andrea?" Are you sure? How much do you know about the history of diapers? If you've been here for a little while, you know I have some strong opinions on this one. Come along with me on this week's episode where I challenge you to think about the diaper differently. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/48 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 4, 2025 • 13min
#47 Teaching baby to signal
Pottying your baby is a whole lot easier if they could just tell you when they need to go, right? Maybe your LO doesn't know how to tell you yet. Maybe there was a reliable signal before but they've stopped doing it?? In this week's episode I'm talking all about how we can teach our babies to signal and make communication so much clearer. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/47 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 28, 2025 • 11min
#46 The re-set
Do you feel overwhelmed by resistance at potty time? Do you feel unsuccessful and stressed with all the potty misses? Maybe you've been trying and trying, and you just want a break from it all. I have so been there! The solution is the re-set. In this episode, I will share what it looks like and why you may need to do it immediately. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/46 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 21, 2025 • 14min
#45 Starting solids
How does starting solids affect EC? As you may have guessed, changing what goes in also changes what comes out. Maybe you already started, or maybe you know it's coming up soon for your LO. This week's episode will go over everything you can expect, including the important question of how poop cleanups change. (Plus, the blog post has some reference pictures from when I started solids with one of my daughters) Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/45 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 14, 2025 • 10min
#44 How do you potty train a baby?
Is the concept of potty training a baby super mind-boggling and hard to understand? Or is it something even a 3rd grader can grasp? In this week's episode I put that to the test when I break down everything I've learned about Elimination Communication …into a little talk that I did for my son's third grade class. This might just answer some of the questions you still have. Or maybe it can be a tool to help you explain it to your own family and friends! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/44 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 7, 2025 • 12min
#43 Why newborns cry while peeing
You're holding your newborn over the potty…and they start crying every time! Are you doing it wrong? Is EC not gonna work for you after all? Don't worry! It's actually so common in the newborn days. After 6 kids I've been there too, and I'll talk you through it in this week's episode! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/43 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 31, 2024 • 16min
#42 Why babies resist the potty
One of the most frustrating and discouraging things when doing EC is when baby just refuses the potty entirely. If you're wondering, "Am I doing something wrong?" "How long will this last?" "Is this bad for my baby?" I'll answer all those questions and more in this episode. Tune in to hear about all my best tips to help your baby through a potty pause. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/42 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 24, 2024 • 6min
#41 When to move from diapers to undies
One of the biggest reasons people choose EC is to save money (and the environment!) by using fewer diapers. I get sooo many questions about exactly HOW to go about it. In this episode I'll go over everything you need to know, including signs to look for, developmental milestones, and all the backup options available once you ditch diapers. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/41 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 17, 2024 • 10min
#40 Transitioning to the big toilet
They grow up so fast! Is it time to make the move from in-arms or mini potty to the big toilet? It can feel a little intimidating at first, but don't worry, I'm going to talk you through it. Maybe your child is letting you know it's time, or you are just ready for a change.Either way! Today we'll talk about what to do when transitioning to the big potty is your goal. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/40 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 10, 2024 • 12min
#39: Moving from in-arms to a potty
If you started EC when your baby was teeny tiny, maybe you're starting to notice it's getting harder to hold them over the top hat potty or sink. Sore wrists and forearms– I've been there! Maybe your baby is just growing so much every day (too soon!). Maybe they're even starting to sit up and don't want to be held over a container. Are they ready to transition to a mini potty? Listen to this week's episode to find out how and when to make the transition. I also give some other options if they're not quite ready but you can't hold them at this stage. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/39 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
