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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Nov 12, 2024 • 12min
#35 Starting but not catching a thing
Maybe you've decided to start EC (hooray!) but every time you take baby to the potty…they've already gone (argh!)Maybe you're wondering if you're doing something wrong…Maybe you're worried you started too late. You're not alone and I'm here to help! This week's episode I'll walk you through not one, but TWO ways you can go about starting EC on the right foot. Give it a listen, especially if you're new to EC! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/35 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
Nov 4, 2024 • 15min
#34 Sleep causing a potty pause
Maybe your LO is finally sleeping through the night, but absolutely refusing the potty in the daytime. When your baby moves into a new sleep routine (often around 6mo but can happen any time!) we often see EC routines take a hit. This is normal! Their little brains are learning so much! In this week's episode I answer a listener question about getting back on track with EC when "sleep training" affects "potty training". Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/34 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
Oct 28, 2024 • 12min
#33 When is baby done?
So you've been trying the Easy Catches and giving pottytunities. Now you're running into the times when they might have more poop still…or you think they need to pee but you've been waiting over the potty for 5 minutes already. What if baby just doesn't go when you take them to the potty? How long are you supposed to wait before calling it? This episode covers all that, plus a secret ingredient to establishing a routine! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/33 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
Oct 21, 2024 • 11min
#32 Easy Catch #4: In's and Out's
We've gone over the first 3 Easy Catches: The Wake Up Pee, The Diaper Change, and The Poop. Now it's time for the last but not least: Ins and Outs! This boils down to transitions. Basically every time your baby goes into or comes out of something (think carseat, high chair, etc.) you can offer the potty. This is the BEST way to incorporate EC into your daily routine, and I'll tell you exactly how to do it! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/32 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
Oct 15, 2024 • 16min
#31 How to tell others about EC (and not seem crazy)
"Pottying a newborn is crazy." "Why don't you just use diapers??" "Is EC even safe?" I've been there. I've gotten the weird looks, the skeptical questions, the feeling of being intensely judged for my personal parenting choice to do EC. And when it happens all you want to do is change the topic or run away. But fear not, because in this episode I'll walk you through what to say, what not to say, and my best tips for dealing with the haters. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/31 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
Oct 7, 2024 • 7min
#30 Easy Catch #3: Poop
This one is my favorite Easy Catch of the four. Most of us have totally seen the exact moment our baby is getting ready to poop. What can you do instead of just watching them go and cleaning up after them? You won't want to miss this week's episode, especially if you agree that cleaning after a poopy diaper is NOT for you. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/30 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
Oct 1, 2024 • 20min
Baby-led Weaning and EC with Katie Ferraro
If you appreciate elimination communication for its alignment with the natural biology of infants, you'll enjoy baby-led weaning! In today's brand new episode, I'm talking to dietician Katie Ferraro from Baby-Led Weaning! We explore the instinctive nature of babies to feed themselves and cover topics such as the right time to introduce solids, allergies, and how to present 100 different foods to your baby by their first birthday. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/blwpod 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
Sep 24, 2024 • 5min
#29 Easy Catch #2: Diaper changes
You take off your baby's diaper and they immediately pee on you. Has this happened to you? Here's how to turn that into an Easy Catch , and start teaching your LO where pee goes- in the potty! Listen to learn all about how to make the most of this part of your everyday routine. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/29 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
Sep 17, 2024 • 9min
#28 Easy Catch #1: The wake-up pee
The Four Easy Catches are the best way to get started with elimination communication. Today's episode is all about Easy Catch #1 - The Wake Up Pee. Whether you're brand new to EC or just need a refresher, listen for all the details on how to get more successful catches! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/28 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
Sep 10, 2024 • 9min
#27 Baby signals: stopping, starting + changing!
How do you tell if your baby needs to go to the potty? How can you teach them to signal? How does signaling look different from newborn to older infant stages? What if my baby NEVER signals? Listen to this week's episode for everything you need to get tuned in to your LO's potty signals. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/27 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
